Happy Halloween

Elan, the scarecrow

This year Elan was a scarecrow for Halloween.  On Friday his daycare had a Halloween parade.  In his entire school, Elan was the only scarecrow.  On Saturday we carved a pumpkin and on Sunday we went to Woburn so Elan could go trick-o-treating with Hero.  Hero was dressed as corn, which was such a cute costume.  We think that Elan had a blast.  The people giving out candy would let Hero and Elan pick a piece of candy out of the bowl.  Elan was being shy and would slowly take a piece of candy out of the bowl while Hero would dive in with both hands.  It was a great day.

Elan and Hero

Pumpkin time

This past week has been pretty crazy.  Mat hurt his hand pretty bad with a table saw so we have been in and out of doctor offices and hospitals.  Mat had surgery on Wednesday and we are hoping that he will recover fast!  Puna has been awesome.  She won't leave Mat's side, especially when he isn't feeling well.  Elan is so lucky to have such a great big sister!! 

This weekend was very gray and chilly.  On Saturday we walked to a local Farmer's market and then relaxed at home the rest of the day.  On Sunday we went out with some friends for breakfast and stopped at a pumpkin patch to buy Elan his first pumpkin.  We are planning on carving it sometime this week, just in time for Halloween.

11 Months Old!

Elan the Eater

Elan is such a good eater.  It is so much fun to put a variety of food in front of him and watch as he looks through the food and picks out what he wants.  It is rare that we will put something in front of him that he won't eat.  I'm sure this will change in time but for now we are enjoying our hungry little man.

One of his favorite foods is peas.  He picks them up, one by one and gobbles them down.  On Sunday we had a yummy pancake breakfast.  I made Elan sized pancakes and I think he ate more than me!  

Cape Weekend

Grandma and Grandpa Dav were in town for the entire week so we decided to head down to the Cape for a relaxing weekend.  We have a friend that has a house in South Yarmouth and stayed there.  Everyone had a great time and we really lucked out with the weather.  On Friday we hung out at the beach and relaxed.  After Elan's nap we headed up to Harwich to check out the cranberry bogs.  After watching the farmers harvesting the cranberries we drove to Hyannis and went to the Cape Cod Potato chip factory. 

Elan playing in the sand

Elan playing on the beach

While Elan is playing in the sand, check out Puna chasing a ball

Elan and Grandma swinging

Elan at the cranberry bog

Elan in mommy's sunglasses

On Saturday we went to the Yarmouth Fall Festival. It was a huge festival with music, rides for kids and tons of craft vendors. We bought Mat a wrap like mine so he can carry Elan around without tiring out his arms. On Saturday night we went miniature golfing then out to a yummy seafood restaurant. Grandma and Grandpa had lobster and Elan ate everything that was put in front of him. He is such a good eater!

Yarmouth Fall Festival

Tired Elan at the festival

On Sunday we went to to Seagull beach so Puna could play in the water some more.  Afterwards we went to the Seaglass Fair.  They had tons of vendors selling all kinds of jewelry and crafts made out of glass found along beaches and softened by the sea.  Before heading home we went to Sandy Neck beach, which had lots of great pebbles to pick. It was such a great weekend!

Puna on the Beach

Elan and Daddy getting Puna's toy out of the ocean




 

Heading back to the car from Seagull beach

Daddy and Elan picking rocks on Sandy Neck Beach

More apple picking

This weekend Grandma and Grandpa Dav came out for a visit.  We had a nice fall weekend so we decided to go apple picking at Honey Pot Hill Orchard in Stow, MA.  The place was crazy crowded but the orchard was huge and everyone had a great time.

Elan trying to pick an apple

Elan pulled the apple off the tree all by himself!

Yummy Apples!!

Climbing the trees with Daddy

Trying to get apples at the top!

Having fun on the ladder with Daddy!

Tired Elan from the day's excitement



Hayride with Grandpa Dav



Hayride with Grandma Dav