The Battle Continues

Except this time, he pulled out the big guns....

The Annual Leaf Attacks

It was a long day of work for Nicholas. First you have to bag all of the leaves that the parents have gathered...


Then you have to lug all of those heavy bags...


When all is said and done though, nothing beats the satisfaction of hanging out with your new pumpkin famliy...

The Party

After weeks of anticipation, Nicholas finally got to go to the big Halloween party at Katie's house. And in the best t-shirt form, all we (the parents) got was this decorated pumpkin.... :)

Camping and Hoosiers

The "Junior Hoosier" made a late season camping trip to check out the IU Homecoming game against Illinois....

He's Just a Skater Boy...

Out on the ice he went yesterday for his first ice skating lesson. Once he mastered the Nicholas quick pop-up from falling, he started moving around nicely. His favorite was when they strewn shapes across the ice and the kids had to clean them up. Apparently a deal has been made with the teacher wherein he gets to make the "big mess" next time.

Flat Nicholas

Nicholas had homework today. He brought home a person and needed to make it look like himself.

Off to Hobby Lobby we went so he could pick out fabric for the shirt, pants, and shoes. Yes, he picked it all out, who else would choose that combo :)

Back home he put on glue and placed all the hair on he picked out. Glued down his clothes, put on the eyes, and drew a mouth. Somehow he even came up with the idea to hold that train sticker across both hands. All and all, a lot of work for a little boy.

First Day of School!!!!

Ok, this one is a little late. Come on, I have a broken leg here :)

At any rate, the big boy has started school. He travels off to his classroom at the YMCA every Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours. So far, he is having a blast, especially now that they have started gym every class. Here are the big photos from his first day of school....

Heading in for the first day...


Putting the bag in his cubby...


All settled in after telling his Mom she could leave now :)