Terrible (not even close to) Twos

It seems that the tantrums of the fabled terrible twos may have started early in our little monkey. In Elliot's case, at 16 months. They aren't too bad yet, but are gaining in frequency. Sigh.

Here's a photo at the park today when Elliot melted. 

Elliot and the Birds

Today we visited a local alternative high school that has a small farm with animals. The poultry area was great fun! They had maybe 50 chickens of all sorts, from poofy headed fluffy ones, to Bantam, to traditionally colored roosters. And all of them friendly (besides one rooster). Elliot had a great time chasing them, quacking at them, petting them and watching their antics. There were also ducks, turkeys and rabbits to see.

Elliot has it in his head that all birds say, "Quack!" So he says that whenever he sees (live or picture) any bird: chicken, blue bird, crow, hummingbird, loon, duck. Today he saw real quacking ducks up close!

A couple of short videos with the chickens and ducks:

And here's a family photo from our hike we went on after the farm visit. Elliot was not in a good mood after we tore him away from his new feathered friends, and we couldn't get him to smile.

More leaves and Other Autumny Things

New hat made by Mama. Just in time for the snow!

We found Elliot's friend Oliver playing in the leaves too!

Oaks!

Halloween

Late, but not forgotten: some Halloween images. Elliot was a dragon. There's an old movie from the 70's called "Pete's Dragon." That dragon was named Elliot. Maybe next year I'll make him a costume!

A children's and big puppet parade we participated in. Fun!

E loves to play with pumpkins. Good taste in colors.

Carving up our pumpkin.

With his friend Greta before we went trick or treating.

The kids were a little confused about trick or treating. You ring a doorbell. When someone opens the door, you can't go inside, and they try to hand you things. Elliot escaped into 3 people's homes. He wanted to chase the dog or cat, or saw some trains in the next room. And he had no interest in the little colorful things the home owners were handing out. Maybe next year it will make more sense.