Happy Halloween!

Because Max is a bit too young to actually go trick or treating this year, we celebrated his first Halloween over the past couple days in more baby-friendly ways. Our little duckling got to wear his costume at a little Halloween story time party at the library on Friday, which he loved. Today, there was a charity event at Paul's school that we attended, at which Max had his picture taken. He quite enjoys wearing the duckling suit, which is surprising. He's definitely the sweetest little duckie I've ever seen.
Happy Halloween to all!

At story time, checking out a new friend

At the event at Paul's school

Finally, here's a little video of Max having fun in his costume before heading to the library party:

Hats Off to Max

The weather was quite chilly here yesterday, so I thought I would get Max to wear his fall grandpa cap. Max had other ideas, unfortunately. Our battle of wills became a big game, and while we were both giggling at each others attempts, Max finally won and got to just wear his hood instead. Bested by a baby.

"I'm not wearing this, Mama!"

"I don't need accessories."

"Get a picture... because this isn't going to last."

"Getting tired yet? Because I can do this all day."

"Here. If you like it so much, you wear it."

"You won't win, Mom."

Done

Max and Friends in Costume

We had a second music class yesterday, and rather than break out the other, secret Halloween costume, Max donned his freshly washed skeleton pj's for a second time. He didn't seem to mind. Here are some pictures of Max and his baby friends in costume. Since I had to wake my little skely up from a very short nap to go to class, he isn't very smiley in these photos, but I can assure you that he very much enjoyed the music, singing and dancing.

Max and his friend Noah, who was dressed as an adorable kangaroo

Cuteness overload

Early Halloween Fun

Max got to wear a costume to his music class this morning. Now, this isn't his REAL Halloween costume (you will have to wait to see that one), but I think it was pretty cute nonetheless. I love how he looks in his glow-in-the-dark skeleton pj's and little black high tops. If this little guy is anything like his Mama, Halloween is going to be his favourite holiday.

Very serious at first

Max's gargoyle impersonation

Autumn Afternoon

It's incredible to think that last year at this time, Max was still a little hibernating bear in my belly. Watching him experience his first autumn is pretty amazing, as he feels the cooler air on his face, sees the colours of the trees and feels the crunch of the fallen leaves. Yesterday was a beautiful, sunny day and after brunch with his Tia Christina (which he slept through), we went to the park so that Max could play in the golden afternoon sun.