Trick or Treating

Andrew had a great time celebrating halloween.  It started off with breakfast in costume with Grandma and Grandpa.  After that we went for a hike in Lafayette and walked around Lafayette Village.  We spent the afternoon hanging out with Max and Casey around the house and then back in his Tigger costume to head out for some trick or treating.  I'm not entirely convinced that Andrew had a clue what trick or treating was all about but he LOVED riding around the neighborhood in his costume and seeing all the trick or treaters.

Halloween Parade and pumpkin picking

Friday was the day care Halloween parade and then we went to pick out a pumpkin with Andrew and Max.  It looked like the kids had a great time during the parade... especially Tigger who was bouncing and smiling through the entire thing.

Once things got going Andrew was really enjoying himself!

Ethan and Brandon were having a good time too

Andrew and Max went together to pick out a pumpkin.

Walt and Darah's wedding

This weekend we packed up and headed to Kennebunkport, Maine for Walt and Darah's wedding.  This was the first wedding Andrew was invited to and he had a great time.  They got married on Walt's parents Alpaca farm which Andrew thought was pretty cool!  We had a great time.  The weather and wedding were beautiful and everyone had lots of fun.  Walt and Darah got married on his parents alpaca farm so of course alpaca pictures are included :-)

Getting ready for the wedding

We had to take pictures with the Alpaca :-)

Figured there should be at least a picture or two of the bride and groom!

mid-wedding catnap

Trying out his new shoes on the dance floor

   To see the complete wedding album click the image below...

More birthday parties...

This weekend Andrew got to celebrate his birthday with Mommy's family on Saturday. He got to see aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins and friends.  He had a great time!
 

Nathan and Travis were a big help opening presents.

 

Maybe next year Andrew will be able to eat cake without wearing all of it!

Andrew doesn't need much to keep him busy, he showed Auntie Lina that paper plates and napkins can be just as fun!

What a great sesame street cake!

 

Big goodnight hugs for Uncle Danny

On Sunday we headed up to Auntie Deb and Uncle Jim's house for the final birthday celebration!

Andrew got to spend some time with his Grandma

And he met the girls... Danika and Gisell

He had a really good time with his cousin Destiny. We were wishing she lived closer because she would be a great babysitter!!

Riding like a big boy!

Now that Andrew is a year old..AND 20lbs (although he just barely made it) we got to turn the carseat around.  This was a big deal because this is what riding in the rear-facing carseat looks like...

This is what riding in the "big boy carseat" looks like

This is what a puppy in a "big boy carseat" looks like :-)

 

Check out how much Andrew has grown since his very first ride in the carseat.

Andrew's 1st Birthday Party

Yesterday Andrew got to celebrate his birthday AGAIN!  He spent his afternoon playing with his friends and enjoying his new favorite food.. CUPCAKES!  This morning after we went out for breakfast Andrew and Daddy started putting together his new toys so he could try them out.  Here are some pictures of the fun from yesterday.

Andrew finally got to meet Lilli!

Nicole did an amazing job on the Winnie the Pooh birthday cake

Everyone loved the creative Winnie the Pooh and Tigger cupcakes

Andrew still doesn't quite get the blowing out the candle part

He does however totally get the eating the cupcake part ;-)

Max is not into party hats

Sunday morning Andrew and Daddy put together his new toys.. he has been having a great time trying them all out.  He also got lots of great new clothes which will most likely show up in future posts.

Daredevil in training.. toddlerhood is going to take a lot out of mommy!