Happy Halloween!

We had a fun day!  Oliver had an awesome time playing with Grammie while Mommy played at the Y.   Then we had fun at our home with Aunt Ali and baby Rachel, Mommy is in love with that little baby!  Oliver and Mommy went down the street to do a little warm-up trick or treating at the Trader Joe’s Center.  Oliver had fun and kept telling people that he was not Elmo- when they said hi to Elmo.  He insisted that he was “Oliver!” 

In the evening we went over to Riley’s house and trick-or-treated with him, Rodger, Angie and Korey.  The boys had fun going up to the houses together.  We saw some scary skeletons and zombies (Mommy is a little nervous too...) those things can be intimidating! Oliver got a little tired after about five houses and still wasn’t into being called Elmo.  Rodger called Oliver, “Elmo in denial.”  Oliver said, “No, I am not Elmo in denial.”  Silly Oliver/Elmo- Happy Halloween!

Oliver and Grammie looking at a new "wallet" for Oliver

Who is that pumpkin on our couch?

Candy in his mouth telling someone he is 

NOT Elmo!  

Trick-or-treating at Trader Joes

Oliver really needs to work on smiling for the camera

Laughing (Mommy loves to laugh)

Aunt Ali and Baby Pumpkin

Went to 3 of our neighbors- and Mari wanted to show

Oliver her mice!

Pirate and Elmo

The Day Before Halloween

The Witch in our Window

The kitty cat in our window

 Oliver, Uncle Matthew, and Haley going for a walk

Boys giving our ball a little more air (hopefully

it helps a little, Mommy misses it...)

 Spider Brownie

 Oliver's Spider Web

Checking out some of the things Mommy was working on.

Oliver had a fantastic day at Mommy's house!  He came over in the morning and cuddled with Mommy.  Uncle Matthew came over a bit later, he likes to do his laundry at Mommy's.  It's pretty cool because Oliver thinks that Uncle Matthew is his personal play toy and Haley dog gets to come over.  Oliver shut Mommy out of the playroom with those doors that lead to the kitchen- he was having a blast playing with his uncle.

Since Mommy wasn't allowed in she decided to do some baking.  Our home smelled like brownies, peanut butter cookies, and banana bread.  Yums!  Oliver had a good time eating the spider brownie that Mommy made him.  Oliver fell asleep pretty early this evening- Mommy hopes he sleeps well- because we have a fun day planned for tomorrow!

Dentist

Oliver had a check-up this morning at the dentist.  He did an awesome job getting his teeth cleaned- all the nurses love him!  He was very good for Dr. Davis, and agreed to let Mommy brush his teeth without a fuss anymore.  Oliver has no cavities!!! 

Afterwards, we went to Grammie’s for a second to say Hi and give some kisses.  Then we made our way to Mommy’s favorite coffee shop by the Carlsbad library.   Then we came back home to play and rest with Korey.  It was a great day. 

Mommy can’t wait to see Oliver this weekend for some spooky Halloween fun!

 Playing at the dentist office

 He is such a good listener 

 Brave Oliver

 He had to sit up for a second and drink water

We read this book yesterday to get ready for our

visit to the dentist.  (Mommy loves reading everything...she can't get enough!!!)

Owls

Today Viana came over in the afternoon to play with us.  We had fun reading our “Owl Babies” book and playing with the little owls that hang out in Oliver’s room.  We like owls.  (They are strong, fast, and wise!  Lucky!)  We sat on the couch reading about the three owls who lose their Mommy for a bit and then find her.  Oliver made all the sound effects for us while Viana sat like a little princess in Mommy’s lap the whole time.   It was a nice day.

Oliver is off with his Daddy for a couple of nights. 

 One of Oliver's favorite books!  We love owls!

 Hoot!  Hoot!

Mommy, Viana, and a Baby Owl Reading

Oliver's Owls

Disneyland

Today we went to Disneyland!!!  Oliver and Mommy drove up there and met Korey, Riley, Rodger, and Angie around noon.  We celebrated Riley’s 4^th birthday!  It was a big day!  We had an awesome day at the happiest place on earth!  Oliver was seriously in awe on every single ride.  He can’t go on any of the roller coasters yet, he has to grow just a tiny bit more.  Today was amazing!

On the tram ride back to the car Mommy asked him what his most favorite ride was, Oliver said, “the boat ride.”  That means he loved Pirates of the Caribbean.  (That was Mommy’s favorite too!)  When Mommy asked him what his 2^nd favorite ride was he said, “the one I got to drive around in.”  That means Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride- he drove Mommy, Angie and Korey!  We had so much fun!

 On the tram from the parking garage- Disneyland here we come!

 Angie gave Oliver a 1st time at Disneyland button, but he wouldn't wear it.

 Korey, Rodger, Angie and Riley

Mommy and Oliver- have you noticed Oliver doesn't

really know how to pose for the camera-this may be Mommy's

fault for always wanting to take "action" shots...

 Excited Friends

 Pumpkin Mickey- Look how beautiful the sky is...

 Halloween Fun

Oliver's 1st Disneyland Ride

 "The backside of a waterfall"

 Going up the treehouse (treehouses are cool)

Aww...(a love story)

Jane and Tarzan

 More sweetness at the treehouse

 Mommy's favorite room at the treehouse

Boys playing

 The haunted mansion was totally cool!

Oliver just had to have some popcorn

On the raft headed over to the island

 Cool Boat

 Angie, Mommy and Korey

Neat!

 Headed into another treehouse

 Rodger and Oliver

Angie was making scary noises in the cave- Riley ran the other way

 Mommy and Oliver on the island

 Old Cemetery

They liked playing with all the treasure

 Korey liked it too!

 Gumbo- looks really gross- but it was really good

Meltdown....

 Pirates of the Caribbean 

 Matterhorn, pretty fall foliage, and Cars

Oliver liked riding in the car with Mommy