Nostalgia

We pulled out the infant car seat for cousin Wyatt and Eric just can't get enough of it. Looks like he isn't the only one that misses the days when he was itsy bitsy!

Trick or Treat!

Happy Halloween!

Year 1...Yoda.

Year 2...Farmer Eric.

We had alot of fun this year as Eric was totally into Halloween. He wasn't really sure what was going on with the outfit, the veggies in his pocket and the wheat in his back pocket, but once we got to our first party with all his friends, he was all into it.

Charlestown has a huge parade with all the kids in town around the Bunker Hill monument, including a band that leads the way and glow sticks for all the kids. Eric loved the band and thought they were pretty awesome.

We then thought we would try a little trick-or-treating and we were amazed at how quickly he picked up on it. By the 3rd house, he was running to the door with his hand already extended. Doug claims I was pimping him out to bring home the good candy...but really I was just being a good Mom trying to make sure he got the full experience!

When we got home, Eric was pretty protective of his candy. But Dad, Mom, Auntie Dena, and Uncle Matty dug in pretty quick after the little man was fast asleep in his bed. ;O)

Brothers don't shake hands...they run marathons together...

One last picture from the marathon, and it happens to be my favorite.

Running shoes - $110

Dry-fit clothes - $75

Glide (nothing worse than chaffing...) - $7

Crossing the marathon finish line with your brother-in-law - priceless.

Planes, Trains, & Automobiles (and Dump Trucks!)

Traveling with a toddler is never easy, but I have to say that this trip was pretty stress-free for us. Eric was SO good on the plane both there and back (which I was SO thankful for since I flew with him by myself). We were lucky to have a full row for him to play in there and back. Someone was looking out for me!

For anyone that has been around Eric, one of the first things they notice is that he is an observer. He has to see how everything works and once he figures it out he has to do it over and over again. This was no different with the dump truck that Grandpa Wisch has been saving for him. He loved putting stuff in and dumping it out... ...but he was even more excited when he found out he could ride inside! Better than any amusement park rides and it kept him super busy. ;O)

Eating, Southern Style

Like most toddlers, Eric has his hunger strike days. Days where we dread meal time because it always ends up in alot Eric shaking his head "no" and food getting thrown to the wolves (well, not wolves, but Pokey circles the high chair like a wolf!)

While in SC, we seemed to have turned over a new leaf. Not sure if it was the Southern cooking or what, but if hush puppies, sweet tea, french fries, and animal crackers can change Eric's mind on eating, I am all for it.

Before tasting the goodness...

And after...

Now, meal time is fun again... ;O)

Why do the Birds not like Me?

One of Eric's favorite activities is chasing birds. Like Pokey, he is pretty confident that he can catch them, but then as he gets closer to them, they of course fly away. He always looks pretty confused when this happens and looks at us like he is saying "Why won't they play with me? What did I ever do to them? "

He loved chasing all the seagulls at the beach, but still doesn't quite get it...

Uncle Nate, the Natural

Looking at the picture above, you can tell that my brother is a riot! He keeps us laughing non-stop and always comes up with the best one-liners. You can tell that Eric appreciates his sense of humor as well, not to mention the personal pool that his Uncle Nate built for him.

I can't tell who liked it more, Eric or Nate! ;O)