Halloween 2009, Part 1: Robot Morning

So, we got Mercer a pirate costume for Halloween this year. Mercer never really said one way or the other whether he wanted to be a pirate or not, but we thought he'd look cute in the outfit. All of the sudden, Mercer says he wants to be a robot. So, we ran out and got a cheesy, cheap Transformers costume, which Mercer seemed to enjoy. He liked wearing the mask, surprisingly enough. Mercer went to his day care Halloween "parade" and party on Friday as Bumblebee, the Transformer.

Haloween dilemma

Mom bought Mercer a fantastic pirate costume for Halloween. Look how cute (that's not Mercer, by the way)! The problem, however, is that Mercer recently voiced his opinion about being a "robot" instead. And by "robot," we're pretty sure he means a Transformer. What to do? He would never wear the pirate hat seen above unless we bribed him. We have our work cut out for us.

Kisses

When Mom and Pop picked Mercer up at school today, we promised him we could all sit outside on the steps when we got home, which he loves. But before leaving, Mercer gave two girls kisses on the cheeks and lips. Hugs were also administered. He lifted his hands, palms upwards and said, "I gotta go now. I'm going to go sit on the steps!"

Mercer celebrates autumn, part 3

Apple cider doughnuts are so good!

Mercer celebrates autumn, part 2

Mercer celebrates autumn, part 1

The rain held out long enough for us to enjoy Outhouse Orchards yesterday. There was pumpkin picking, apple cider doughnut eating, rooster chasing, tractor driving, cheesecake tasting, turkey leg-cooking, and popcorn eating...all in one place.

Story time

Here's a rare glimpse of Mercer and Mommy reading just before sleep sets in. They're reading a spooky, silly parody of Goodnight Moon (which is actually a terrible book), called Goodnight Goon. Mercer loves goons.

Notice how snuggled up Mercer is in Grandma's beautiful quilt, which will be the subject of its very own post one day. Good night, Mercer.