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5 Months and Getting Cuter . . .

Savana turned 5 months this week. Wow - I can't believe it. It's funny, it seemed Canon took forever to get to this point. We were just waiting for him to grow. Savana is just growing right before our eyes. Kind of ironic, because really Canon grew a lot faster. She can actually still wear an outfit that Canon wore when he was 6 weeks old. (Don't worry, I don't dress her in Canon's clothes too often, this is just a generic light blue Gap onsie outfit that we accessorize with a pink jacket.) She has decided that sitting up is much better than laying down or even reclining. She doesn't sit up totally on her own - but she is pretty close. She is always trying to sit up while she is in her car seat. She is so much fun.

First Snow

Well - it happened. We had our first snow in Michigan. Canon couldn't wait to get outside and touch the snow. I put on his coat and work boots and gloves thinking that would be sufficient clothing for going out on the deck. But I forgot that he is a two year old and his trucks were out there. I should have put on his snow pants too. He came in wet of course, but I learned my lesson. He wanted to go out on the deck again today, and this time we bundled him from head to toe. This time he just came in with cold hands. He played right in the slushy cold water than was pooling in the sandbox. How do kids not care about having their hands in water that cold!

Cereal Sandcastle

"Mom - hungry" are probably Canon's favorite two words. I seriously spend 90% of my day in the kitchen feeding Canon and then cleaning up the mess. If I am not quick enough, Canon will take it upon himself to get food for himself. This weekend we left the cereal box within his reach. I was feeding Savana and didn't respond quick enough to his request for more cereal. Next thing we hear is the sound of a lot of cereal coming out of the box and then "uh-oh, mess!" Today he referred to the incident as a "cereal sandcastle." Good description Canon!

Our Future Missionary

Church is always a challenge. Canon is usually going crazy and then really goes crazy if I have to leave and go feed Savana. Today was the Primary Program. Canon was actually pretty entertained and listened to the kids sing. Then when they sang "Called to Serve", Canon was on the bench marching and doing his little Canon dance - a little bounce mixed with an occasional sway from side to side. Then at the end of the song - in the climatic silence that followed - Canon gave a big "Yea!!!" and clapped. I was just grateful that he didn't get mad when everyone in the congregation laughed.

Halloween

I love all the alternatives there are for "Trick or Treating." This year we went to the ward Truck or Treat - which turned out to be a very wet party, and then we went Trick or Treating in downtown Ann Arbor at all the local business. It was a lot of fun. Canon could barely get out of the door he was Trick or Treating at before the candy was half eaten or in his mouth. He ate half an eye ball candy - including the tin foil and a lot of suckers.
The Trunk or Treat was a scary experience for Canon. He was pretty scared of everyone's costumes. He was trying so hard to be brave. His brave, I'm trying no to cry face, was so cute. He did spend most of the party with his head buried in my lap, asking for his blankie, until it was finally time to go Trunk or Treating. Then he had a ball. The fun part for us in all this is that Canon doesn't take inventory of his candy. To be honest, I don't think he really even cares about it. He would rather have a cookie or cracker.