New Zealanders, Australians, English, Oh My!

Word of my cuteness apparently knows no borders, international or otherwise.

I was very happy to meet Jonathan and Kay, who, despite giving me ‘The Flock’, appears to be unaware of how to use them properly.  Or perhaps there’s a lesson in silliness, or maybe international diplomacy, here?

I also got a visit from Pete, who finally got to see me awake after twice arriving just when I was just getting to sleep!  But, there you are, then! Cheerio!

(Ed. Note: ‘The Flock’ refers to Ben’s sheep themed footwear!  And thanks to all for making the trek to see Ben (& Mom & Dad).  It was great to visit with y’all!)

I’m very excited to have finally grown into my race car overalls – now that I’m 19 lbs., 5oz!  Cool!  Daddy, when can I get my 1st race car?

When one binky isn’t enough…

Daddy said, “Watch out when this kid turns 21.”  I’m not sure what he means by that…

Watcha’ doin’?  Can ya’ come over ‘n’ play?

Maybe if I make some funny faces, you’ll take some more pictures of me!

(Ed. Note: Yep, I’m a sucker for funny faces…)

A moving demonstration of my Jumperoo prowess… Behold!

(Ed. Note: You can watch in higher quality on YouTube here)

Daddy & I went out trick-or-treating (just to a couple houses) while Mom & the Wieschendorffs held down the fort.  It was very busy outside, with lots of excited kids running around.  It was a bit bewildering!  On the home front, we had 133 trick-or-treaters come to our door!  M&D & Jim & Cathy did an admirable job of giving away candy and toothbrushes!

Boo!

M&D caught me getting ready for my 1st Halloween.  Check out my spooky ghost covered outfit, and the pumpkins Mommy grew this year!

And don’t I look just like this guy?

And, of course I just had to taste Mommy’s pumpkin!

(The outside doesn’t taste so good…)

Big Ben tells Londeners the time, any time of the day or night.

I tell Mommy & Daddy when it is 3am, and 5am, and other times when I’m hungry or tired!

Big Ben has two hands.  So do I!

Big Ben has a round face.  So do I!

Big Ben is famous and very popular with people around the world.  I’m famous and popular with the people within my world!

Look – can you see the similarity?

Well, the day finally came.  I wonder what M&D thought when they found me in my crib this morning – facing the wrong way and on my tummy!?

I acted like nothing had happened, but they got all excited for some reason.

Later that day, M&D got a command performance out of me so that y’all could watch!

Thank you…. thank you very much.

(Ed. Note: You can download the video here.  Also, there’s a copy on YouTube. (Be sure to click on ‘watch in hight quality’)

Or you can look at it right here:)

Thanks to cousin Luke for passing on his super cool (warm, that is!) Ugg boots!  Now that the weather is getting cooler (again!), M&D have been putting me in these to go for walks.  They’re still a bit big, but they’re very cozy!  Of course, I try my best to kick my way out of them just to give M&D something to do while they’re pushing the stroller.