Happy Halloween!

ROAR, ROAR, ROAR,
I'm a dinosaur!!!

This year, for Halloween, Calvin was a dinosaur.
He didn't look too ferocious, but was very cute!

All dressed up and ready to head out the door...
We took Calvin to a neighbor's house who had a special goody bag just for him.

At home, we let Calvin sample a couple of his goodies. He didn't quite get the hang of the trick-or-treating part, but he was sure catching on now!

Like taking candy from a baby!

That's my candy, Daddy!

Calvin had a great day, and was exhausted and ready for sleep when bedtime came around.

Calvin's First Pumpkin Regatta!

Calvin went to a pumpkin regatta on the waterfront, and had a nice day in the sun. He was amazed at the larger-than-life pumpkins he saw there.

We enjoyed seeing how people decorated their pumpkins for the race, and Calvin gave them all a big round of applause.

Back at home...

Calvin just got more new teeth in,

and I'm pretty sure that one of them must be his sweet tooth!

Calvin loves to get snuggled, especially now that the days are getting colder.

We still love to spend time outside riding on wagons,

Climbing trees, and exploring.

One of Calvin's new interests is cooking.

He makes a mean lemon soup (just ask Aunt Bee), and loves to mix up playdough and cake batter.

We visited Aunt Bee at College, and had a great time!

Calvin Visits the Firestation & Goes Apple Picking!

In October, we went apple picking and Calvin had a lot of fun!

It was one of those perfect Autumn days.

We plotted our course.

We walked and walked through the extensive orchards to find just the right apples.

Calvin picked a few apples,

And sampled many different varieties!

Calvin also visited the fire station early in October.
He got to be a fire chief for the day!

He rode in a fire truck and bucket loader.

He even got to sit on a police motorcycle,

And go for rides around the station.

September 2011

September began with a kick, and Calvin had fun doing all kinds of new things.

We visited a local farm, where Calvin got to drive a tractor.

He pet and fed the animals there, and liked the goats in particular.

Calvin helped us with the garden,
and liked picking the cherry tomatoes best of all.

Look at the yummy carrots we grew!

At home, he also played with bubbles.

And went for bike rides.

Calvin is learning how to play the guitar with Daddy.
Calvin already shows a fine appreciation of music, and we frequently have to tell him no music at the dinner table!

Calvin has even started him own band with his BFF, Spencer.
They always have a lot of fun together!

We went to fairs, and this one was in our home town. Calvin got to fly a kite, play with more bubbles, listen to music, and take home this pinwheel.

He loved going in the bouncy house - almost as much as Mommy did!

Calvin enjoyed many good times at Grandma and Grandpa's house too! He loved playing in their sandbox and playing with his cousin Lily's old bike.

Calvin learned a valuable lesson from Daddy about helping others,
when Hurricane Irene hit Vermont and he was there to lend a helping hand.

Calvin wants to grow up to be just like him someday!

Calvin started daycare in September, and has learned a lot there and made many friends.