Busy start to November

Liam's had a pretty big week. Last weekend, he visited Salisbury, MD to attend Cousin Eliza's Christening. While there, he got to see Uncle Colin and Aunt Steph, GG and Grandpa Gallagher, and Granny. He had SOO much fun running around outside with Uncle Colin (and inside by himself), and he even tried to sing some hymns during the service. He behaved pretty well for an active two-year-old boy, and I am very sorry we did not get any pictures!

Back on the homefront, Liam received some surprises. First, Papa sent an early Christmas gift...his very own rocking chair from when PAPA was a little boy. Liam took to it right away and seems very pleased to have a chair his own size. See photo below.

Liam was also chosen to be "Star of the Week" in his classroom at school. This required Mama to send in some photos, fill out an informational sheet, and send in Liam's favorite book (this was tough--he has so many!) The sheet and photos went up on a special bulletin board, and I took a photo with my phone so Geoff could see it. I wish I had taken one with the real camera. Oh well. See photo.

And last, Liam is really starting to love his Auburn Tigers more and more. After watching me this season, Liam has started saying "War Eagle, Hey!" during kickoffs. It is one of the cutest things I have EVER heard. Even my Tide fan family members will have to admit this is pretty darn cute. See video.

Halloween

What with Geoff being out of town, Liam's and my colds, and my working late on Monday, I was not really in the Halloween mood when Liam and I got home. I hadn't had the energy to carve our pumpkin that weekend (the first time that has EVER happened to me), so I was scrambling to make something out of our pumpkin. I ended up swiping some of Liam's Mr. Potato Head pieces along with his farmer hat that he refused to wear to create a "Country Pumpkin" (word play on bumpkin in case you missed that). He turned out pretty cute, if I do say so myself!

After a quick dinner of crock-pot roast leftovers, Geoff was able to Skype with us so he could see Little Farmer Liam. After that, it was time to trick-or-treat. We started at our next-door-neighbors' house, where Liam quickly learned what to do. At the next 3 houses, he wasn't intimidated at all, and even asked for "More" after each house! Seeing his wonder and joy was enough to put me in the Halloween spirit (no pun intended). After visiting the 4 houses of very friendly neighbors, it was time to come home to help hand out candy. Liam ran to the door each time there was a knock and loved handing out our treats. In between trick-or-treaters, Liam had time to explore the contents of his pumpkin and even got to eat one piece of candy before bathtime and bed.

All in all, it was a great Halloween. We were sad to be without Geoff but grateful he was able to participate in some way thanks to Skype!

Showing Dada a piece of our blinds that had fallen.

Little Farmer Liam, ready to go!

Checking out the jack-o-lanterns at the O'Neails' house

Receiving the first treat!

Putting it in his pumpkin

Liam and the Country Pumpkin (Bumpkin)

Checking out the loot!