Happy Halloween!

Over the past month I've been dressing Cedric up as Charlie Brown for different Halloween events but his real costume was a plush doggie outfit (I say "real" because I bought it first). For posterity, of all the Charlie Brown's of the world Cedric is the Charlie Browniest. 

I had a feeling it would be cold on Halloween and that he'd need a costume that could weather the weather. Today was low 50's with a constant mist/drizzle, so a warm vest with hood and sweatpants was perfect!

We started the day at Jelly Jams at Isis then went to the dog park after his nap. 

In general, Cedric hated the dog outfit. I just made him wear it all day so he'd get used it. He still was bothered by the hood from time to time. 

We procrastinated carving our pumpkins, so I banged these out during nap time. Cedric seemed to enjoy them!

I tried to get some good photos of Cedric, the dog and the pumpkins but it was hard. Bob had to work and we were heading out for Cedric's first go at Trick or Treating at 5. No photos of my awesome Amy Pond outfit #nooneknewIwasdressedup 

I found out why we only got one group of Trick or Treaters last year (and 3 this year). EVERYONE goes to Lincoln St to Trick or Treat the stores. It was well organized and very festive. Cedric was a bit overwhelmed and held onto the same piece of candy the whole time. He did like to pause every once in a while to check on his haul. 

For some reason Cedric was fixated on the first Twix candy he received. He knew it was candy and was not willing to let it go. I did end up opening it and letting him eat half before dinner. I'm not a meanie. He also had a peanut butter cup for dessert. Lucky boy. 

A long description for a short Halloween night but it was fun for Cedric to actually participate in Halloween this year. Happy Halloween everyone, hope you had a safe one!

Summer Outtakes

Summer really wasn't long enough. We started it with a newly crawling baby and ended with an independently walking toddler. I would have enjoyed more time playing outside, winter is going to be long if we get half as much snow as we did last year!

So much happened this summer, here are some of the extra photos I had floating around that either didn't make the cut the first time or were just taken without much story to go along. Enjoy!

Cutely clothed Cedric, just walking around:

Family day at the ICA:

Daddy/Cedric time:

Baby in a box:

 

Funny outfits:

 

Cedric's betrothed, Clara:

Sometimes Cedric is cranky:

Sometimes Cedric is goofy:

Cedric's first Chipotle and trip to Sam Adams:

Cedric loves his puppy:

 

And, very rarely, Cedric is cuddly:

The Hibs' in Town

After we came back from our Europe trip my good friend Jessi and her new husband Brad (I went to their wedding in April) came to town. Brad had business and Jessi had to come and see Cedric. 

We spent most of the Labor Day weekend walking around and hitting up breweries. Cedric did a great job not melting down and Jessi did a fantastic job keeping him occupied. I think he'd have happily gone home with her by the end of their trip. She let him watch videos on her phone, probably his favorite pastime right now. 

Jessi also wore 23 lb Cedric for over an hour as we waited for and then went on the Sam Adams tour. Conclusion: Crossfit works. 

It was a relaxing weekend and lots of fun to catch up. I wish I would have taken more photos, but I will say that shows how much I was enjoying being in the moment. 

Bob and Brad were there too and happily sat back while Jessi and I fawned and fussed over Cedric. 

It was good to hang out with the Hibsmans? Hibsmen? again. We always have a great time when they visit!