Arrr.....Matey!

Mommy, Zack the Pirate, Anna the Bumble Bee and Karen

Zack looking tough

Mommy, Pirate and Daddy

Last night we went to a Halloween party with our friends Dan, Karen and Anna. Zack decorated a pumpkin and danced the hokey pokey with his dad. We have a busy week of Halloween activities planned. I just hope his costume will last the week. He isn't real gentle.

Little Piccaso

Ms. Cheryl and Zack

Zack stamping

Zack painting with a marble

Zack using an excessive amount of paint

Zack is in a painting class through the Chicago Park District on Fridays. He seems to really enjoy this class for about 30 minutes (the class is an hour). He has a pretty short attention span and for those of you who are around him, you know he likes to get into whatever he shouldn't be in. His favorite part about art class seems to be the birds in the cage and washing paint off of his hands. He really enjoyed making the Halloween mask above, but was very upset when he went to pull it off and it snapped back at his face.

Playgroup

Drew, Andrew, Audrey, Zack, Ava

Today we hosted Zack's playgroup. They all enjoy stealing toys from each other, but overall they play very well together. We started the group when the kids were about 2 months. We have anywhere from 5-10 kids on any given Tuesday. It is pretty crazy to see how big they are getting.

Harvest Days at the Zoo

Zack and I went to Harvest Days at the Farm in the Zoo on Saturday.  They had a pumpkin patch and craft area to decorate the pumpkins.  Zack's first instinct was to throw the pumpkin after he picked it up.  I guess they do look like balls?!?  We had a great time.  Zack got to look at the piglets, cows, goats and bunnies.  We haven't settled on a Halloween costume for Zack, but stay tuned.  

Go Cubs Goooooo!

This morning we walked up to Wrigley Field to capture a little bit of the baseball playoff magic. Zack loves watching the Cubs! We are really hoping, like all Cubs fans, that this is OUR year. Matt has tickets with Connor's (pictured above) dad for the game on Thursday night. Zack and I will be watching the game in the warmth of our living room. It is pretty cool and windy here in Chicago today. I hope the wind calms down before the game tonight. Go Cubs gooooooo!