The Big Event

This was Owen's first official Halloween. During previous years, Owen was an Innocent by-stander throughout the festivities. This year, he was right in the middle of the action. This is how the day went for the little guy.

Owen and Cooper were busy with Pre-Halloween preparations the night before. Everything had to be perfect ... that included ironing the clothes and vacuuming the carpet.

All that preparation was exhausting. Better take a quick cat-nap before the big event.

Owen and cousins Billy and Mya posed for a quick pre-trick or treat photo.

Since this was Owen's first experience with trick or treat, Mya took him under her wings and made sure Owen knew what he was up against.

Hurry up! Or they'll run out of candy and start handing out healthy stuff.

After being under Mya's tutelage for several houses, Owen was ready to go it alone.

A Little Man In Uniform(s)

Owen loves dressing up for the job. Whether it's his jumpsuit with a tool belt or his fireman Halloween costume Owen really gets into it. Here are a few highlights.

What's that? A cat is stuck in a tree? I'm on it!

Owen was very upset that his tool belt was not designed to hold his crescent wrenches.

Pumpkin Picking

It's October - which means it's time for pumpkin picking. We brought Owen to Stoughton to visit Eugsters Farm Market. Owen had a lot of fun going on a hayride, picking out pumpkins, runs through a silo maze, eating a candy apple and petting the animals.

A burlap bag man with a pumpkin head? Now this looks like a fun place!

Mommy insisted we look for pumpkins 3 weeks early because they might "run out".

Did you find one!?!

Look out I can get it!

Okay, maybe just a little bit of help. Just spot me.

Owen was excited to find the best pumpkin in the whole patch.

It may seem like Daddy is the hard worker - but it's not easy riding on a wagon with two pumpkins. Owen just makes it look easy.

I don't know what Grandpa is complaining about - this seems pretty easy.

Seriously, what is this thing?

CHOO CHOO!!

The Conversationalist

Early this week Nick was away on a business trip. When Owen came home from school he searched the house looking for him. We're not sure where he learned this ... but he repeatedly called out "You Who, Daddy" "You Who, Daddy". It was very cute. Thanks daycare!

He is also developing very active hand gestures while explaining things. It's actually more "arm gestures". Again - not sure who he learned it from.