Halloween

This year I decided to re-use the costume I made for Joaquin last year. Detroit was a good sport and agreed to be a carrot and I was a tomato. Jared was supposed to be the farmer, but he had to work late, so he was a farmer in a suit. We went to a couple of trunk-or-treat activities in town, and the kids had a really good time and got lots of candy.

A cute little pea pod:

A cute little carrot:

This is how Joaquin felt about putting on his costume:

...and this is what Joaquin looked like after he got a hold of some chocolate:

This is what Joaquin's costume looked like at the end of the night. I don't even remember how many times he fell down. Apparently it is difficult to run while wearing a gigantic pea pod.

October Fun

Crazy Hair Day:

Detroit had crazy hair day at school and we decided to try and do her hair like they do at the Corvette Diner in San Diego. We couldn't quite figure it out, so we just made it up. It turned out really cute.

Vacuum Hose Hair:

Joaquin found it very funny to use the vacuum hose on his hair. Of course, Detroit and Jared had to have a turn too.

Joaquin and Detroit:

Joaquin at 17 months:

Joaquin

I love this picture of Joaquin. He was talking on his phone.

(Sept. 15)

I still find Joaquin's hair to be extremely humorous. It is really fuzzy and coarse in the back and then long at the bottom. (And this was taken in September, so it is even longer now.)

(Sept. 19)

Cloudcroft, NM

In September, Jared had to go to Cloudcroft to give a presentation for New Mexico Legal Aid. He got to stay at a resort there called The Lodge. We decided to take the family and spend some time there since he would only be needed for the presentation. It is beautiful there and we hope to go back some time.

We were able to climb up into the tower and get a view of the city. It is in the mountains and the view was beautiful. Unfortunately, the picture doesn't do it justice.

Detroit and Joaquin in the tepee in front of The Lodge.

(Joaquin did not want to be in the tepee.)

(September 13)

Nap Time Buddy

One day when I walked in to get Joaquin up from his nap I discovered that he had a buddy in his crib. Her name is Bama and she is a pain in the rear. Joaquin was delighted to find her in his crib. I was not.

(August 31)

Detroit's First Day of Third Grade

This is Detroit on her first day of school. She goes to Valley View Elementary and loves it. I still can't believe she is in third grade! (And now she is almost halfway through third grade!) She picked out her very own outfit for the first day...I think she did well.



August 13, 2008

Carlsbad

In early August we were able to meet our friends (Brian, Kelli, Miles & Otis) in Carlsbad. We went to a park, walked through Carlsbad Caverns, watched the Bat Flight and camped. It was tons of fun!

Detroit and her buddy Miles.

High Chair Activities

In the twelve or so months Joaquin has actually been able to sit in a high chair, this is the only time he has ever fallen asleep in his chair.

(August 5)

Joaquin's usual high chair activities include yelling and throwing food OR yelling and smearing food on his face.


(August 17)

More Step Stool Fun

I know I already did a post about the joy Joaquin experiences when standing on a stool, but I couldn't resist putting these pictures on as well.





It is apparent that the only thing better than standing on a stool is eating a cracker while standing on a stool.

(photos taken August 1)