Fall Fun

October also marks the day that Oliver's friend Owen has a birthday on the 24th.  Oliver went to Owen's house to celebrate the big year of four and enjoy a pizza party.

Charlie, Oliver (Mr "I'm not going to smile for the camera") Owen's two neighbors and Owen the Batman Birthday Boy.

Owen had a great jumpy castle in his back yard for the big day.

The three budies: Charlie, Owen and Oliver jump jump jumping.

Owen and Oliver going for a jump.

A quick moment of stillness.

Batman arrived to surpise the boys, courtesy of Owen't uncle.  The boys seemed less than impressed and didn't want to come out of the jumpy castle to greet him.  Or, maybe they were being shy and the jumpy castle was a safety net.

Happy Fourth Birthday Owen.

Charlie and Oliver: I wonder if we'll ever get to the part where we eat the cake?

After pizza, jumping, Batman and cake, there was presents to be opened!  The kids were very excited to see what kind of cool stuff Owen got for his birthday.

Oliver was keeping a close eye on the gift he had brought for Owen since he was dying to try it out.

Oliver was eager to tell Owen all about the cool airplane launcher that he and his Daddy picked out special for him.

Later that day we took the boys outside to enjoy the nice fall day.  Oliver thought that it was great fun to ride his Stryder through the leaves in the front yard.  You can also see the bare spot from where we lost our limb in the last snow storm.  Be tough tree, we want to see you bloom next spring!

We have been practicing walking with Kellan since he just stood up unassisted the night before.

Even Oliver helped his brother out by giving him a supportive hand.  No unassisted steps by Kellan yet.

Kellan made his way to the sidewalk and quickly found himself in a cold puddle of water.

Ahhh... what a brother!

Lucky for Kellan, Oliver was there to offer a helping hand out of the puddle.

These two are so close and we love watching them blossom as friends.

It wouldn't be fall without a leaf fight!

Oliver and Daddy had quite a great time tossing leaves at each other.

Kellan was impressed enough to practice standing and climbing over everything in sight.

Attack!!

Kellan as the human canon ball.