Pumpkin Patch & 6 (sort of) Month Pictures

We went to the pumpkin patch yesterday with Aiden and Grumpy. Since Calvin was not in a good mood, we weren't able to get many pictures of him. We did get some pumpkins, though, which was the reason we went.

Later that evening, we went to the Predators game. Calvin had so much fun and when the Predators scored, he would jump out of his chair and start clapping. He got a bunch of high fives from the people around him and had fun watching everything that was happening on the ice (including the fights).

This morning we went to get Aiden's 6-month pictures taken (about a month late). Aiden had a blast, but Calvin (once again) was not impressed. We had to bribe him to get him to do anything. I think we got one real smile, while the rest were the "let's get this over with" smiles. Below are some of the pictures that were taken.

Aiden... sleeping at the pumpkin patch

Calvin & daddy at the pumpkin patch

Calvin & daddy in the teepee at the pumpkin patch

SLOW DOWN!!!!

So, from the time I posted on Monday and last night (Thursday) Aiden has decided that he is ready to pull up on things. He had been working on it all week, and I got a note from daycare that he had pulled up on the Leap Frog center, but I saw it for my own eyes when we were all in Calvin's room playing. My goodness was I surprised and oh how Aiden was so proud of himself.

In Calvin news, it was his teacher's birthday yesterday, so we decorated her room and took her a rice krispie treat cake. She was super surprised! In the midst of all the fun yesterday, Calvin managed to run into a big kid and got a nice bruise under his left eye. How the heck do they know when it is picture time?!?!

It's Fall in Tennessee!

Fall is all around us in Tennessee. Although you can't tell by the temperatures (it's been in the 80s), the colors are beautiful and it is definitely football time!

Calvin & Aiden are growing way too fast and I'm in denial that Aiden is thinking of standing. Calvin is turning into quite the disciplinarian... telling Aiden "that not nice" when he spits while eating. He loves to point out when the cats walk by and is now gentle enough to pet them, or at least Gordie. Aiden is crawling at full speed and loves to "chase" Calvin and other kids. In less than a week, he learned how to go from a laying to a sitting position. His new trick that he is working on is climbing onto things. If we leave the play room, he gets both hands on the bottom step and starts bouncing on his knees and sometimes straightening his legs. I'm scared!!

We are going to be getting 6-month and Christmas pictures taken this weekend and will be making a visit to the local pumpkin patch, which Calvin will not let us forget. We'll post pics after the weekend.

This was after we told Calvin that he had to take one more picture before he could play in the leaves

Calvin & daddy playing in the leaves

Canada & Such

All I can say is that I think my hubby deserves Father of the Year. We had a trip planned to Canada to surprise Scott's mom for her birthday. I just started a new job on Monday, so was not able to make the trip. Scott took both the boys to Canada by himself. An almost 2 hour plane ride each way, customs, etc. and they all came back alive. I was able to go to the gate in Nashville to help see them off. Scott had a lot of help with the boys getting on and off the plane, so that made me feel better. The boys slept most of the way, which was a huge relief for Scott.

The boys arrived in Canada and were met at the airport by Papa H. They arrived at the house and were able to surprise Gma C. She was so shocked and surprised to see them, and they were happy to see her. They met some new friends, went to play putt putt, had Dairy Queen ice cream, and hung out with family. Aiden was all smiles all weekend and Calvin had so much fun playing with everyone.

Calvin & Aiden have been "playing" together more and Calvin has become pretty useful. He'll put Aiden's paci in if he's crying and will take him toys. Now, don't get me wrong... they are also "fighting". Aiden will be playing with a toy and Calvin will want it, come take it away, and then we will hear a loud yelp from Aiden. Boys!