HALLOWEEN ll

Thanks so much to Grandma and Grandpa Hopps for the spectacular Buzz costume!! Ro could not get his "space suit" on fast enough. There were manic screams, tears and frantic pulling as I tried to ease the paper thin Buzz costume on his writhing body! Happily, it did not come to pieces in my hands, and Ro Lightyear was born! Ro entered his alter ego with the ease and professionalism of an oscar winner. He got up from the couch and stood like a newly crowned king, his chin thrust in the air, and hands on hips. He surveyed the ceiling for possible danger, leveled his eyes and then started pressing the "buttons" on his chest. "Buzz Lighyear" he said to star command. Next he raised his knee to take flight and exclaimed "To infinity and Beyond!!" Oddly, once he was out, he quickly forgot who he was dressed as. When the lady at the first house asked him who he was, he looked at her as if she'd clearly lost her marbles and said "I Rowan!"

little Buzz

Ro with beloved "little Buzz." It's amazing how much time a child will dedicate to one theme. Day in, Day out.....Buzz, Buzz, Buzz.....Woody, Woody, Buzz........ZURG.......Buzz, Buzz, Buzz.

a garsh darn cutie

Rowan's 2nd Birthday Extravaganza

Ro's Second Birthday was a big sucess. The backyard was transformed into a waterpark for the day with the watertable, little pool, big pool with slide, and a slip n' slide. All the essentials for a wild shin dig were present too. There were bubbles in the air, a big buzz Lightyear themed cake, bbq, beer (for over the required aged guests), tunes, presents and ofcourse just about every kid we know. All and All a great (and long) day.

Ro's Summer fun

and Rowan with his new kitty - yet to be named.

mozart and beethoven

They say you can't judge a person until you walk a mile in their shoes. Uh-Oh!

Fun times!

Ah-ha! I caught this mouse red handed in the snack cupboard! He sure loves to eat!

Ro is really not that impressed with snow. Can you blame him? Maybe when his legs are long enough that he can walk in it, and his hands more skillfull so that he may actually hold the shovel I bought him, maybe when he can get back up after a fall.......

Recycle box fun

Normally the utility room is gated off but I was doing laundry and Rowan is actually a pretty good little laundry helper. Of course while in the utility room, its hard for him to pass the recycle without playing a bit. I also keep my paper backs in that room and could not believe his choice! I went to get the laundry basket and this is how I found him!

Christmas

Rowan had four Christmas' this year. The first one was at Grandma and Grandpa Hopps' house Dec 17. Rowan enjoyed pulling off all their tree ornaments and wrestling with cousin Adam! Christmas Eve at Aunt Krista and Uncle Harry's house was a blast. This year for the first time, he really understood the concept of gift receiving. After the first couple gifts he was unstoppable. He would grab a couple gifts from under the tree, bring them to me and wait in desperate anticipation for the approval to open. At the end of the night we put all 3 boys in the tub together. What fun! Christmas morning at our house was also very exciting. We had the tree way up out of reach until Christmas Eve. Christmas morning we were so excited, we woke him up! We video taped him climbing down the stairs and the look on his face when he saw the tree, gifts, and stockings. The little Cozy Coupe (car) was a smash hit. I wondered if he would open anything else....but he came around pretty quickly. Christmas morning brunch at Julie and Sean's was delicious as always. Next it was off to Nana and Papa's house for dinner. So many gifts, so little time!