Oliver at Railroad Square Park

Glenda photographed our friends, Marshall & Melissa, at Railroad Square Art Park this weekend. When she was done, Oliver struck a few poses in imitation - all on his own.

This is what he was imitating.

The beginning of Fall

I'm happy to say I'm feeling much better!  (The first trimester is almost over.)  It's the beginning of Fall and I love it!  The leaves are changing colors, the mornings are cooler, sometimes even chilly. I'm already getting excited thinking about decorating for Christmas and seeing Christmas through Oli's eyes.

He's 16 months old and talking more everyday. He says little phrases like, "oh no!" or "oh boy!".  He says, "nut nigh" repeating after me when I tell him something he did was "not nice!". He calls Brian "Papa" in Spanish and when he wants more of something he says, "mas" also in Spanish. It's funny how he decided which words he would say in what language.  He doesn't like giving hugs or kisses and frowns when asked to give them. I don't know where he got that from. It's so interesting that he has his own likes and dislikes. We've told him I have a baby in my belly and at random times in the day he lifts up my shirt and pokes my belly. He makes us laugh everyday.  

Every now and then he cooperates and faces the camera.

This was at a Fall Festival a few weeks ago.  

He loved playing with Abby in the bouncy house... 

... and going down the slide with Brian.

My friend Maria invited us to a Halloween event in her neighborhood. Oli was dressed as a monkey and her kids, Sophia and Patrick were little red riding hood and the wolf.  

Oli didn't know what to think of the pumpkin lady.

Sarah and Aurie were passing through town and were able to join us!