Thanksgiving weekend, part 2

We spent the second half of Thanksgiving weekend at Gilbert Lake, where Simon had lots of fun seeing Grandma Karen, Grandpa Tom, GG and Aunt Biz. Here are some photos from our days there, including many of Simon "reading" with us, some where he is "helping" to clean, one where he shows just how much he apparently hates to wear mittens (we gave up and had to go inside), and some early attempts at Christmas photos (ha ha).

Thanksgiving weekend, part 1

We celebrated Thanksgiving Day with Troy's parents at our house. Simon had lots of fun seeing his Grandma Barb and Grandpa Jim! Thanks to them for the following photos, and for making the trip!

Running in circles

This is one of Simon's favorite evening activities. Please forgive the bounciness of the video, and prepare to get dizzy!

Running in circles from Anne Reynolds on Vimeo.

Peek-a-boo

Simon really likes to play peek-a-boo. He may stop what he's doing at any time and cover his face with his hands, then remove them with gusto. Photos and also video below!

Peek-a-boo! from Anne Reynolds on Vimeo.

Pictures from daycare

Simon's daycare usually sends out pictures each Friday of what the kids were up to that week. Here are some photos of Simon from last week!

They baked squash:


And did some finger-painting:


And played outside! Here he is with his pal, Sabrina:

Words

Simon's vocabulary is starting to expand a bit. Here's a few of the things he says regularly that are somewhat understandable:

ah-na = banana (we were in the grocery store yesterday and he went crazy after seeing them. "Ah-na. AH-na. AH-NA!")

Dih-dee = kitty

Buh = bus, truck, or other large vehicle. He gets SUPER excited whenever we see a school bus.

Baow = ball.

Dah = star or sock, depending on context. (Usually when reading Goodnight Moon or getting dressed)

In this video he demonstrates two of his words! (Please ignore the fact that I let him put his banana on the floor, then pick it up and eat it again...)

Banana from Anne Reynolds on Vimeo.

Reading with Daddy

Simon is suddenly VERY interested in books. Here he is having Daddy "read" one of his favorites - "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" Simon knows it so well now that he mostly just wants to turn the pages and have us tell him what animal is on the page. (He's also a huge fan of "Goodnight Moon," "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," "There's a Wocket in my Pocket," "Hop on Pop," "Hippos Go Berzerk," "I Love You, Little One," and "Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?"

Reading with Daddy from Anne Reynolds on Vimeo.