Us lately

Things going on lately in the fam.

Dillan has become quite the soccer player. "The Wall" finished his best season yet. He made everyone proud who watched him. He was the youngest on his team, playing with some 2nd and 3rd graders, but that didn't stop him from being a dominant presence on the field. He's also become very competitive and shows a lot of maturity when playing. We are so proud of you D! Up next: Basketball!

Leah has been enjoying her tiny princess ballet class. She took 2 sessions and loved it! She was a good listener to her teacher and did her very best at every class. Every week she jumped out of bed and asked if it was Wednesday. When it was, she quickly put on her dance clothes and asked to have her hair done. She wore her clothes the whole day until class was over later in the afternoon. Great job Leah!

Drewby is the little explorer. He takes off everywhere and has discovered a love for climbing. He also has become a good eater, eating anything put in front of him or spooned into his mouth. Such a good example for big brother and sister! He's a good little sleeper and only cries when he's allowed. Such a sweet little love bug!

Our family has also recently created a new tradition, thanks to Leah.
Pretzels at the MALL!

9 months

Little Drewby went to the Doctor on his 9-month birthday for some shots/check-up.
At 9 months:

18.8 pounds= 20th percentile
27 inches= 35th percentile

Still little, but at least proportionate. He's officially mobile, and has also figured out

STANDING! Ta Da!
He goes everywhere-fast-and loves to get into everything.
He also loves cords of all kind (except the plugged-in kind).
He's a master raspberry maker & spit bubble maker.
He eats anything and everything put in front of him.
He loves to go places with everyone, and doesn't even mind sleeping in his car seat.
His favorite person is big brother Dillan.
He is so easy-going and goes along with all the madness around him.

Such a fun boy!

Halloween

While I love this time of year, Halloween is NOT one of the highlights of the season for me. The only reason I get into it is because of the kids. They love it! So I am willing to do whatever it takes to allow them to be excited about costumes and candy and everything else.
Dillan knew weeks ago he wanted to be Batman. He also knew exactly which Batman he wanted to be, and what the costume looked like. Not the classic Batman, but The Dark Knight. He's never even heard of the movie, but obviously had this discussion with someone more knowledgeable at school.

Leah, ever since her birthday, has wanted to be Sleeping Beauty. It was the newest dress, it made the most sense. Then just days before changed her mind to Cinderella. That's who she was last year, and we made extra preparations from the shoes to the headband, to the hair (thanks to visiting Grandma). So naturally, on the day of her preschool party, she emerged from her room wearing Rapunzel. Just days later, for the trunk or treat, she put on Ariel. Whatever. That's Leah.

Drew didn't get a choice. I figure it's Mommy's right to choose the costumes while they're young and don't have a say. I wanted to coordinate with him for the ward trunk or treat, and after debating through many different costumes, I found THE shark costume I just had to have. I snagged it on ebay and was all set to be a surfer girl right along side my cute little guy, who is quite the biter with his two cute little toofies.
Of course, just before leaving for the ward party, he fell asleep and Grandma insisted that I leave him and let him sleep. Fine.

But for the big night of trick or treat, everyone was set and had a great time. Drew hated his costume, and rode in the stroller with a sucker in his mouth until conking out just a few blocks in.
I'm hoping the costume fits next year and he'll be able to walk around and enjoy himself a little more.

Happy Halloween!