Tuesday, October 25, 2011

October 2011

Yippee, it's October! Boy, I don't know where to begin because it's been such an exciting time! First of all, we went on a nice trip to celebrate with my dad's family. We had so much to do and so many people to see as we were part of a wedding, Baptism and it was also my 3rd birthday! I try my best to show that I am three years old with my fingers, but sometimes only two fingers show up. Mom says it's better than just one. (confused look)

I am running around telling anyone who will listen to me that we went on "two different" US Airways planes! I also am doing a lot of translating for people now that we're home as I tell them all the things I did in Swiss German. I got to practice speaking quite a bit with my Opa, Grosi, Gotti and all the wonderful family members we got to see.

Now that I am 3, I am in the stage where I ask, "Why?" Sometimes I throw my mom off and ask, "Why not?" at times she thinks it does not make sense. For example:
Me: "Mom, when are we going to have yogurt with daddy?"
Mom: "We have to call him first."
Me: "Why not?"
Mom: "That doesn't make sense Alex, maybe asking plain, 'Why' or 'How come' might work better."
Me: (She's going to regret telling me that, as that's all I'm going to be asking til I get finite explanations.)

This month also marks other important dates in our lives. My parents were married this month. I suggested they celebrate this day by me singing "Happy Birthday" and them having balloons. I don't know what an anniversary is, so this seemed the best way to celebrate. It also marks when my Grandpa Harrison passed away. Sometimes I feel like I know him by my mom telling me stories, but I cannot remember meeting him. He sounds fun like my Opa and daddy.

When we returned from our trip we were already attending Halloween gatherings. My mom put together my costume from things we already had at home, and it looks like this will be my outfit for the remaining parties. As long as I don't have to wear the "specs" the whole time, I think it will be fine.

I seriously could go on and on and on but I'll share some pictures with you instead, and if you want to come visit, I'm sure we could arrange a slide show. I have so much to tell you!

Isn't my birthday cake cool? It's a choo-choo train. Thanks Melanie!

Playing around...

Mary gave me this "Chocolate cow cake" and I ate the eyes and part of the hind first. Was yummy!

Gondola ride--had my map in hand and was ready to explore.

More cowbell?

Happy Halloween!