Ian's Art and more

So Ian is REALLY into drawing lately. He will draw airplanes, helicopters, and recently, people. One day I went into the bedroom to read him a book before nap time, closed the door and saw the surprise. I was on the verge of reprimanding or laughing. So I laughed, and so glad that I did. He then explained to me his drawings. Pointing to one - "He is a boy. Here are his eyes, his legs and he is sad." At first I felt sad and racked my brain as to why perhaps his boy drawing would be sad but soon realized it is just part of toddlerhood. He also pointed out the hair to me - the nice little squiggles. :)
Ian and Harvey the engine taking a bath.
Sol and her wild hair after having it in pigtails all day. It also looks like she's got tattoos, but they are her bandaids from her 1 year shots.
Sol has just learned to play with this toy herself. She put the balls on top then hammers them down. It makes her so happy to be able to do it and can be entertained doing it for minutes on end.

Halloween - Oct. 31

Ian enjoying his trick or treat booty!

As soon as we got home, they both dumped their bags to drool over their treasure. Everyday Ian asks for his Halloween bag...and I am grateful that it is almost all empty.
The weather was so warm that we were able to comfortably walk the streets and knock a few doors. It was a great time. Sol and Ian rode in the stroller most of the time, but Ian would walk/run too.
Here we are getting ready to go out - Ian the horse, and Sol the pumpkin!
Another pumpkin outfit that Sol tried on earlier in the day. She loved looking at herself in the mirror in her costume.