Clayton's Birthday Party

Better late than never, right?

With too many great pictures to choose from, I opted to make this slide show instead of posting individual pictures, with some video to follow. Enjoy!

So Big!

Clayton has been doing this for about a week or so now. Too cute!

Pile of Leaves

The other day I thought it would be fun to rake up a pile of leaves for Clayton to play in. He wasn't exactly thrilled and ended up not really liking it at all. . . I still got some cute pictures though.

Oh, the watering can is his favorite outdoor toy . . .

I guess he thought they needed some water (it is empty)

What the heck are these things!?

Really mom? This isn't fun!

"Please help me out!" (he didn't like the sounds when he moved I guess)

"Mom, you are so weird!"

But I still love 'ya!

Kolby's Birthday Party

Clayton (and Mom and Dad) really enjoyed going to his cousin Kolby's 11th birthday party two weekends ago (October 2). And finally all of the fun pictures and videos have been uploaded and edited for your enjoyment!

Clayton had fun in the backyard with a little football

Don't worry Clayton, we'll let you paint a pumpkin in a bit...

Looks like he's getting ready to pass the ball!

After pumpkin painting was over, it was time for the Piñata!

Next, Kolby opened his presents. (I stole some of your pictures, Betsy, I hope you don't mind!)

Clayton trying to steal a sucker!

He got to help rip the paper too!

Then they tried out the new basketball that Kolby got:

After that was cake and ice cream. Clayton got to try a little homemade ice cream, and of course he loved it! After that everyone was pretty exhausted, and Clayton and his Uncle Ty got to spend some quality time on the couch together!

Rake the Leaves

First of all, my deepest apologies for going another week with out a blog post! I have been really busy making the slideshow for Clayton's birthday party - also a lot of stuff to clean up and put away in our new house, plus a lot of loose ends to tie up in Kearney and many many phone calls to get things squared away! 

There is a ton of good blog material from cousin Kolby's 11th birthday party last Sunday but it is going to take me a little time to go through and edit it all, so for now, here is what Clayton was up to yesterday evening - helping mom and dad rake up the leaves in the yard! He loves yard work (watching the neighbors mow, and carrying around sticks) so I can't wait until next summer/fall when he is big enough to help pick up sticks in the yard for us!

Of course he raked up that pile. . .

Don't worry dad, I go this!

Helpin' Daddy

Clayton loves to "help" us do everything from unload (climb in) the dishwasher to putting his toys away (this can actually be helpful) and he even tried to help Daddy change the batteries in his toy truck . . .

Happy October!

Clayton wants to wish everyone a . . . Happy October ! !

Can you believe that in 9 days he will be a YEAR OLD ? ! Here is what he is wearing for his big day (celebrating on Sunday the day before though)