My blue superman cape

We put "Blue blanket" on Dylan as a cape and he thought it was the best thing ever! He ran all over the house saying "da da da da, superman!".  I couldnt believe it but he actually held still and posed while I snapped a few pictures! (sorry for the lack of underwear, this superhero doesn't wear any!)

 If only he would always smile this cute for me!!

I think he's telling me "NO" more pictures mom!

Overdue Halloween photos

I'm a little late posting these Halloween pictures.  We had fun going to the neighborhood Halloween parade and pizza party.  On the walk home we hit a few houses and had our first "real" trick or treat experience.  He lasted for about 5 houses and then wanted to go home. 

 Walking down to the neighborhood parade and pizza party

 posing with our neighbors Charlie and Emily

 Strutting...

 Our little dinosaur!

Halloween eve.  We were waiting on the hay ride and it was freezing!

Yo habla espanol!

Yep, that's right!  Apparently all those hours we spent watching Dora has finally paid off (haha).  Last night Dylan told us he had to potty (Yay, progress there) and he got the last two M&M's out of the package.  He took his little package over to the table and grabbed his new scissors and started chopping away.  He must have cut that package into 100 pieces all over the floor and he looks up at me and  says "Peluqueira" (Spanish for barber).

Dylan's two year stats!

We had our two year old check up today and Dylan got another healthy report card!  He did great visiting with Dr. Foor and was such a good boy during the visit!  He seems to be right on track and has really grown over the past 6 months!  He's tall and has really packed on some pounds!  Here are the stats below:

Height 37 3/4"=97%
Weight 32 lbs=90%
head 65%
I can not believe the boy has grown 17.25 inches in two years and weighs 4x what he did at birth.  That is so amazing to me!!

Other 2 year milestones/highlights are:

• talks very well, some full sentences.
• started potty training.  He's doing well with reminders and LOTS of bribing (put that Halloween candy to use!)
• moving to his big boy bed this week!  Pics to come soon
• LOVES Dora, Thomas the Train, Barney, Umizoomis, and Bob the Builder
• Lots of temper tantrums, but also lots of very sweet moments.  He has become much more affectionate lately with "I love you's" and hugs/kisses.
• Knows that he's going to be a big brother.  The other day we were on a walk and out of the blue he pulls up my shirt, kisses my tummy, and says "Hey baby brother!"  It was so sweet.
• Very, very active. Loves running, jumping, rolling, and otherwise keeping us all in good shape!
• sleeps well.  Usually down around 8-8:30pm and up around 7-7:30am.  Naps from 1:30-3:30ish. The recent time change has thrown us off a bit.
• Eats well.  Favorites are vegetable soup, spaghetti, plain noodles, broccoli, carrots, Oreos, and oatmeal creme pies!
• Wears some 2T, some 3T clothes and a size 7 shoe.

The hand slipper

Dylan found one of Ben's winter gloves hiding behind a cabinet in his "new" room that we are preparing.  He walked in my bedroom this morning wearing the glove and I asked him what he had found.  He replied, "Hand Slipper". 

Choo-Choo I'm TWO!!!

Dylan had a big birthday on October 25th!  Ben and I took Thursday and Friday to celebrate and do some really fun things with Dylan.  He woke up on Thursday to a Happy Birthday banner and blueberry muffins and then we went to the pumpkin patch in the morning.  We rode the wagon hay ride, drove the tractor, rode a train, played a lot and then headed home for naps and a family birthday party that night.  Dylan woke up from his nap to his new Thomas the Train table/set and was sooo excited!  He got lots of great gifts from everyone!!  Friday we kept the birthday celebration going and left first thing in the morning for a day trip to the NC Zoo.  We all had so much fun!  Saturday night we had friends and neighbors over for another little pizza/pumpkin decorating party and then we visited Nana and Papa on Sunday.  What a weekend!  So many pictures but here are some favorites to highlight all the fun we had!

 Waking up to a birthday muffin!

 riding on Dad's shoulders at the Pumpkin patch

 Wagon/hay ride at pumpkin patch

 Loves a tractor!!  I think he looks pretty cute up there!

 Wink wink!!

 Failed attempt at a train cake.

 Dylan and his new train set!

 Fishing pole!

 ZOO!!

 Love this one!

 Look Mom, a Zebra!

 Those are Ben Wolfe curls "duck tails" !

LOVE THIS ONE!!!!  He was having so much fun driving the stick shift Jeep!

Fireman Dylan

We went to visit our friend Nancy this weekend and she had a new toy for Dylan!  You should have seen his face when he first realized how to push the petal to make this fire truck go.  He had a ball.  Here is a link to a quick video we took.  It was such a fun day!

http://youtu.be/emBsQDkdJuA