"C" is for cookie...and Christmas...

We started making holiday cookies this weekend (you know, to take to the office, school, relatives, etc.). You just can't go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate. Mommy made "peanut butter blossoms" - peanut butter cookies with a big ol' Hershey kiss in the middle. Yummy! I enjoyed a few with some milk shortly after they came out of the oven (and I woke up from my nap). Enjoy the video - 'cause I sure enjoyed making it.

Tree Time!

'Tis the season...so last weekend we went and got our Christmas tree - and what a beautiful tree it is! It was a sunny (but bitterly cold) morning. Perfect for tree-picking and hauling (I guess). Unlike last year, I was able to run up and down rows of trees. We set the tree up on Saturday and decorated it on Monday. I only broke one ornament - a pretty, maroonish-colored ball. Most balls that I throw don't break...this one shattered! Oh well, you live you learn.

Museum of Play

Yes, there actually is a national museum of "play." Mommy, Baba, Theo Strat, Yiayia and I all visited it a few weeks ago during our Thanksgiving visits to Oswego/Rochester. It's in downtown Rochester and it's super cool! The picture of Mommy and me is us on the Sesame Street "stoop." I visited with Elmo, I flew a plane, shopped at a pint-sized Wegmans grocery store (and actually checked myself out at a real, functioning cash register), visited the Berenstain Bears (and their quilt shop), and rode a train. When everything was said and done, I was beat. I went to bed early and woke up late the next morning. It was a great time. I can't wait to go back! If you're ever in Rochester and are young at heart, check out the Strong Museum of Play.

Chocolate on a stick???

What a concept! Mommy and Baba attended a friend's surprise birthday party (Happy Birthday Carolyn) last weekend. We'll spare you her age...(but she's still very young). Anyway, as favors there were handmade chocolates on a stick (in a variety of colors). My folks' were good enough to bring one home for me to munch on - and munch on I did! Yummy. Baba said that Carolyn's family does all types of stuff with chocolate - they even dip preztels in it! My goodness! I can't wait to get a hold of one of those!

Dancer(s)

With apologies to my faithful followers for the lack of updates (been super busy at school and around the house), here's a little treat. As some of you know, I come from a long, proud line of dancers. My mom, my Aunt Aileen and my Aunt Meghan were (are) all dancers. It goes without saying that I too have the dancing attribute and will, most likely (and much to my father's dismay) also be a dancer. Several weeks ago Aunt Aileen and Aunt Meghan spent the weekend with Mommy and me (Baba was traveling for work). Here's some video of their (feeble) attempt to get me on my toes. Enjoy!

Trick or Treat

So, the plan had been to visit two or three houses to get some candy. The concern had been that I was too young, too little, too immature to fully understand the Halloween tradition. Well, they all got it wrong. I get it. So much so, in fact, that we hit up a dozen houses and I collected a good amount of candy (for an 18-month-old).

A quick comment on the authenticity of my costume. You'll notice that I'm wearing authorized NFL gear (thanks to Theo Strat and Aunt Renee). Additionally, the NFL has been supporting breast cancer awareness by having players wear pink equipment during the month of October (ie: pink sneakers, pink wrist bands, etc.). I too was sporting pink sneakers AND a pick jacket (it was a little chilly). Totally authentic. The only thing that wasn't authentic was that Bills fans don't have a lot to cheer for (we came close today).

Anyway, when I got home I ate my candy...all of it (though I think that Mommy and Baba swiped some from me, but who's counting?).

Happy Halloween everyone! Go Bills! Oh, and don't forget to get out there and vote Tuesday!

Carving my first pumpkin.

We went pumpkin picking several weeks ago (it was probably Columbus Day, actually). Anyway, in anticipation of Halloween tomorrow night, Mommy, Baba and I carved a pumpkin. I'll confess that I wasn't a huge fan of sticking my hand into the pumpkin, but I got used to it (it was slimy!). I think our pumpkin turned our pretty well - not too scary, not too silly...just right. Just more fall fun with the family!