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Ian sometimes gets way too excited about things. For instance, see what happens WHENEVER we try to take a drink of something with him in our arms.

We have to “sneak a drink.”

Ian was invited to his first Halloween party. I was surprised at how well he did, since he can sometimes be unpredictable in the evening on weekends. The other two kiddos are over a year old, so he was mostly mesmerized by watching them play I think. Still, I think he had fun. Some of the swag he received: homemade crayons in the shape of skulls, candy (he shared with mommy and daddy), stain eraser (bar of Ivory soap!), mummy decoration, Frankenstein trick or treat bag, Charlie Brown “The Great Pumpkin is Coming” shirt, sunglasses and stickers. Ian gave his friends crocheted Frankenstein dolls that his mommy made for him. We all had fun! Plus, little kids in costumes are HILARIOUS.

Right before mommy let him face-plant. Cue tears.

No-legged Frankies.

Each child in attendance was ecstatic to put on their costume and pose for photos.

Watching his friends play.

“I really like your costume, Dino.”

Like with Daddy:

Or with Mommy:

Or with Marissa:

Or with Tony:

Or by himself:

But sometimes…

a baby just doesn’t feel like smiling.*

*Sorry Paula, it’s too cute to not share.

A couple weeks ago we visited friends in Okoboji at camp. Ian met his friend, Hope, too! Here are some pictures from that trip. View the rest of the set here.