Fun at the Gas Station

I spy, with my little eye, through driver's head rest...

First Drawings

I'm one proud Mama. Here are a couple for the refrigerator:

It's become one of our morning rituals. Peter gets to pick a crayon from the big 64-pack (one at a time--a difficult rule for him, but he's getting it) and with close supervision draw on the paper. "On the paper" represents an ongoing bit of training that's been a challenge for both of us, the issue that usually precipitates the end of our drawing time. But it's sweet fun while it lasts.

Happy Birthday, Siena!

Our sweet niece is one month old today! 

I took these pics at 2 weeks, so they're way obsolete, but here's celebrating one month of our beautiful girl!

Happy Halloween

A week past, but by request here are a few pics of Peter the Dinosaur:

Lovin' on his Pumpkin

The Martin Family Halloween Hospitality Team

At the Park with Lydia and Hank

The playground at Butler's Orchard is great! 

 Here's Peter there with Marcantonio and Troche kiddos last month. 

Exploring the playhouses; ever in danger of being smooshed by the big kids jumping down.

Showing off his sumo stance to Henry

The Lovely Lydia

The boys

The funniest moment of the day, in 4 clicks: Hank demonstrating how not to get the girl.

Playing nicely together

I'm learning how 13-month boys play together. 

These two are pretty rowdy.

Sharing isn't their strong suit. Here's a little filmstrip sample scuffle:

Anirvin seizes the firetruck as Peter clings to it.

P releases it with a sulk.

And then a rant, turned battle cry

P grabs it back 

A prepares to launch his next attack

Such fun hanging out with these friends!