Santa was such a good sport. He was so patient with Reed and didn't just hand him back to me. Santa let Reed do his thing. A quote from Santa was "There is always next year." I appreciate someone who can tolerate a child even at their worst. Happy Holidays!
Reed enjoyed playing in the leaves once he figured out what it was all about. It took him a while to see how fun it is. He wasn't really interested in the least about carving pumpkins but we tried a small one this year. He would have rather run around the garage or scoop the goop onto the floor. I was trying to be so neat and not mess up "The Garage".
together. That is as creative as I get. The side view a Reed is taken in the garage while the kids were hitting a pinata. They love to take swings at it and see all the candy fall out in the end. I was surprised Reed kept his costume on the whole night and didn't complain. He was great.
Reed's first Halloween. It was so fun to watch him trick or treating. He actually went up and knocked on the doors. He didn't say much of course but he did say bye-bye. Jason stayed home while I went with Reed. It was a lot of fun for me. We even went to Cooper and Bella's house and saw the Schultz family. Then we went to Bloomington to see the Millner family. It was a long night but Reed enjoyed himself. The pictures above were taken at Scot and Holly's house in Savage.
One of Reed's favorite toys is an ice cream bucket. He has learned not to walk around the house with it on his head without watching where he is going. (he learned the hard way by walking into a wall)
Reed had an accident at daycare a while back. He was climbing on the climber and he missed a step and fell on his lip. His tooth almost went through his bottom lip. Reed was a trooper. Jason took him to the hospital to have it looked at and they do not put stitches inside the mouth. So Reed went without but he did fine. He didn't look like himself for a while though. After a few days it had healed nicely. It was quite the morning though when it happened.
My cousins, my aunt LeAnn and Hailey's friend, Emily, came over to visit with Reed. He was a little hesitant at first but did finally warn up to them. I think it was the number of people along with the height that scared him a little bit. Notice he is sporting his Viking's jersey.
Reed has never been one to wear his sunglasses but he has grown attached to the things. I have to say he looks awfully cute in them.
I took Reed to the orchard last Saturday. My mom, my aunt Yvonne and my grandma got roped into going as well. I called them while they were on their way back from Iowa and they were driving through the area. I was glad they came with us. Reed didn't show too much excitement though. He was taking it all in. Doesn't he look relaxed sitting on the pumpkins. We didn't stay very long for it was getting dark quickly. I picked out a few pumpkins and some apples and went home. Hopefully next year I can plan a longer visit and actually go on a wagon and pick our own pumpkins.
Grandma Lois was in town getting ready to leave for Arizona. She closes up her house in Iowa and then flies down to AZ with one of her daughters. My mom went with her this time. She spends the winters in a much warmer climate. I don't blame her one bit. She enjoys the time she gets to spend with Reed and I am glad I get to capture those moments. They are definitely priceless.
Reed and I went to the MN State Fair on Sunday, September 2nd. Grandma Sue, Grandpa John, Yvonne, Amy and Jennifer all were able to muddle through the hot weather while at the fair. We all especially enjoyed the food. Jennifer and Amy took some great pictures of Reed while at the fair so I hope to get those on the blog as well.
On the 4th of July Reed wanted to wear the shirt he made at school. It had fireworks on the front. He also spent a lot of the time eating which is one of his favorite things to do. He knows a few word in sign language like eat, more, please, and milk. He also blows kisses often and waves good-bye. The week of the 4th of July was really the first time Reed started to walk on his own. The chair he is sitting in was helpful because he pushed it from one side of the deck to the other. It seemed to keep him occupied for a long time and it was good practice.
Reed enjoyed the pool while at the cabin. He enjoys splashing around by himself but he doesn't like it when someone else is splashing . We tried to get him to swim with his cousins but he wasn't ready for it yet. Next year he will be right in there splashing with them.
Reed likes to watch TV like his daddy. I am not sure what was on but apparently it was good. Reed is wearing his Guatemala shirt which has the flag on the back.
Reed was playing with his toys one afternoon and he had taken almost all of his toys out of the toy box. I am not sure he has enough to play with but... haha
