Andrew really enjoyed fall this year! He had so much fun raking leaves then running and jumping in them. Watching the leaf truck out the window at the neighbor's house brought more excitement until he became afraid they would pick up his leaf pile too! Luckily Dad was saving the leaves to use as mulch in the garden so we got to keep them until the novelty wore off.
Andrew loved Halloween this year and is still talking about it even after Christmas. We did lots of fun activities and even had a Halloween Party with our daycare friends featuring games, crafts, music, a show, and even themed snacks.
Unfortunately Daddy was out of town for trick or treating but Andrew got to go with some of his cousins in Baraboo. Andrew was a zebra, he loved his costume so much when we found it at the store he wouldn't take it off after trying it on. When it came time for trick or treating Andrew wasn't in the best mood since he was tired from missing his nap. He cheered up when he saw the candy and kept trying to take more than he was given. Mom reminded him to say thank you!
Andrew does not like getting his hair cut but when he saw Alex getting his hair trimmed with scissors instead of clippers he decided to let Daddy give him a trim too.
I think Andrew was more excited about Alex's big boy bed than Alex was.
Poor Andrew was sick over Thanksgiving. I don't know why he insists on getting sick over the holidays! :( Nothing too serious, he had an upper respiratory infection and a minor ear infection.
Andrew really enjoyed our Christmas traditions this year. He had fun helping decorate the tree and we only had a few broken ornaments this year.
This year in addition to our advent tree, we started a Christmas countdown chain where each night featured a family activity to celebrate the seasons. Some of the highlights included a flashlight walk, a picnic by the Christmas tree, decorating gingerbread houses, a holiday lights drive, visiting the Olbrigh Gardens holiday train display, a popcorn movie night, and more. Andrew was so excited each day to do the chain!
We delivered a Christmas cookie tray from our neighborhood to our local fire station and were able to get a private look at the fire trucks! Andrew was looking forward to it all day but when we got there he became very nervous and shy. He didn't even want to get in the truck and had to be persuaded to get his picture taken by it. Later we found out it was because he thought at any moment the truck my turn on and drive away and he didn't want to be in it when that happened! He must have still had good time though because he was talking about it for days!
For Christmas from Mom and Dad Andrew got a bouncy horse, a car loader truck, a coloring book, and Paw Patrol book pjs, shirt, and water bottle. He was one happy boy!
