3 week countdown--the bets are on!

So, I thought it would be fun to get a little bet going. When is my baby brother going to arrive?

For those that don't know, Mommy went in to labor with me on my due date...December 16...but I was born 3 hours and 42 minutes late, on December 17. She thinks that my brother is going to be born on November 17 (wouldn't that be ironic?). I was 8 lbs. 2 oz. Mommy gained 45 lbs. with me and has gained about 25 with my brother.

So, what do you think? When will he arrive (day/time) and how big will he be?

Land of the free, home of the BRAVE

With all the talk lately about the presidential elections I thought I should show everyone what it really means to be the Home of the Brave...

And when you're all done, you can never be too brave to take a nap. (Well, at least that's what mommy keeps telling me).

The pumpkin picking expert

How do you pick out the perfect pumpkin? First, you take off in the sea of pumpkins with your mommy and daddy.

Then, it's important to run as far away from them as you can so they can't see what mischief you're up to.

Then you pick out the biggest, fattest pumpkin you can find and yell "How 'bout this one daddy?" (Yes, I actually said that clear as day. It's mommy's new favorite phrase I say.) Make sure to give it a big hug so all the other kids know it's your pumpkin and don't come try to take it.

If the pumpkin you pick out is too big, they have baskets of smaller pumpkins that are already picked. Note that these are not nearly as fun, but the way you get them is. First, you climb the fence.

Then, dive in! (Mommy and daddy wanted a disclaimer that I notified them I could do this myself and was very insistent they NOT help me..."Taydin do it." So they kindly stood by and snapped pictures.)

I don't think big is the right word...

Rather, the correct word is HUGE!! Here's mommy at 36 weeks. These pictures are not for the faint of heart. Is it even possible for her to get any bigger? Ouch.

Here is my view of mommy's tummy. WOW! And yes, sweats have become a regular part of her outfit at home.

MIA with less than a month to go

We have been really busy around here. I hope to never again have such a void in postings.

I've gotten out to enjoy the fall weather the past few days. The only problem is that we don't have many beautiful fall leaves in our yard...we have poky pine needles and lots of 'em!

After a hard day of playing in the needles Daddy helped me carve my pumpkin. I wasn't so sure about this whole carving thing. I was much more interested in my new Buzz Lightyear Pull-ups. Hmm. Buzz or Pumpkin? Pumpkin or Buzz?

You mean there's stuff IN the pumpkin? The pumpkin definitely won out over Buzz in this scenario.

Sam took pitty on me and my pine needles and invited me to Drake Park to play in actual leaves.

And of course, I had to bring my Buzz Lightyear Pull-Ups to show Sam. It was tough to put them down. I'm not really a fan of "wearing" the pull ups though...just carrying them around.

Sam's Daddy told us to put our arms around each other. I'm learning okay?

Best Buddies.

**Some important Kadyn updates from the past month**

1. I now take naps without mommy or daddy holding me until I fall asleep. I sleep in mommy and daddy's bed for naps. We read books, have some milk and then I play with my toys for about 15 min. and eventually fall asleep.

2. My "creative play" has taken a new level.

3. I still love Thomas, but it's been a real treat to get to watch Toy Story 1 and Toy Story 2. I even sing the theme song "You've Got a Friend in me!"

4. I've reached a whole new level of getting closer to 2. Mommy: "Kadyn, get off the table please." Kadyn: "No" Mommy: "Kadyn, off the table now!" Kadyn: "No."

5. I continue to act as a parrot. I watch, I listen, I repeat...even days and days later.