The Cutest Scarecrow in Boise

Finding a costume for boys isn't very much fun. There doesn't seem to be a lot of options. The choices just seem to be a little limited and narrowed down to 3 genres: Hero/Villain, Animals, or
Occupational (like a doctor or astronaut). So when Grandma Hayes mentioned a Scarecrow costume she had made for Uncle Brett, I was very excited. It sounded original and very cute.

It did take Bennett some time to get used to the costume, he found the straw in the sleeves restrictive and was a little spooked by the hood. But he soon came to love wearing it. I was surprised that he wore it for the entire ward Halloween party. Last year he found his last costume too warm so it only lasted for about a 1/2 hour. The party this year was pretty fun, with lots of yummy treats, carnival-like games, and music. Bennett had a lot of fun on the dance floor. When they had a line dance, he was right up front in line and busting a move. It was terribly funny! It never ceases to amaze me just how grown-up he's getting.

Autumn Update

Wow, I didn't realize just how long its been since our last update. A lot has happened since then. During the Labor Day weekend, we thought I was going into preterm labor. I was having very strong contractions, but thankfully they were able to stop them and I was sent home. Bennett has learned how to drink from a cup, and can say the following words: Dada, Daddy, Mama, Yeah, Whoa, No, Oh no, Uh-oh, and still babbles endlessly. He's been a little terrible-twosy, but not too bad.

Baby #2 is growing pretty fast and getting a little on the big side, so a C-Section has been scheduled for the first part of November. At my appointment yesterday, I've already dilated to about a 2 1/2 so the doctor thinks she might come earlier. Its hard to tell though, there's no way of knowing I'll keep dilating at that pace or not. So we'll just wait and see. She sure gives the nurses a bit of trouble. Ever since she first got checked for her heartbeat, she gives them a literal run-around. Its like she hates being tracked? All they can catch are glimpses of a heart beat as she moves all around. So maybe its a sign that she'll be a big mover, which would be interesting.