Halloween Festivities

On Sunday, Axel and I, along with his favorite person/babysitter, Annika, went to the pumpkin patch around the corner from us. It was so cool. It had almost everything Lemos Farm had, which we drove an hour to get to. This was almost better, even though it was smaller.

It had a little hay maze that the kids were able to climb up on. Here Axel is at the top.

Here Axel is peeking through a window in the maze.

Axel was able to pet pigs and goats this time. This was the first time that Axel has pet a pig. I think he loved it since he had just watched 30 minutes of the Spanish version of "Babe" the night before.


Axel also managed to pet baby chicks! He thought they were so cute. He stayed here the longest.

Although the chicks were a hit, I think Axel's favorite part of our little excursion was painting his own pumpkin. He picked out pumpkins for daddy, mommy and Annika. Mommy got a little one like Axel's, and Annika and daddy got big ones :)

Axel is really into building things. This week he has been stuck on his magnetic balls and sticks that he received for Christmas last year. Here is one of his creations (of course with mommy's assistance).

The other big news of the week is Axel is now fully participating in everything at daycare. For the past year or so he sits in a chair by himself in another room during circle time. He still sang, but he was always too afraid to be with the other kids. Starting last Thursday he was the first sitting and waiting for circle time to begin. He is also playing all of the time with his friends and never seems to want to leave daycare. It is such a nice change. Mornings are still occasionally tough, but for the most part he is easy to drop off, especially if other kids are already there.

Here is a look at one of the many songs they sing during circle time. He is saying open, shut them over and over. He just might have a career in entertainment in the future. What do you think?