Barbag and Beyond: October 2013

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Happy Halloween!

So, the Barbag Monsters were out in full force! Derek and Joshua dressed as Sully and Mike Wazowski from Monsters University.

Of course, Halloween is not just about the day...it's the process leading up to the day! For example, making sure the costume decision was the correct one:

Derek wonders why this costume is so small on him...then he realizes this costume is really for Josh!

Raaaaaar, this is the one for Derek!

Tail included!

A few days before Halloween, Mommy's High School Baseball team had their annual fall fun ballgame (where the players dress and play in costumes, rather than uniforms). Of course, it was the perfect time for Derek and Josh to show off their costumes, too!

Putting their game faces on!

Sully makes his way to the game.

Checking out the baseball action.

Derek liked seeing Winnie the Pooh at bat!

Finally, the day arrived. HALLOWEEN! Bubby helped Derek carve a pumpkin!

Testing out the end result!

Derek works on being a pumpkin.

Then it was time for a costume rehearsal:

Like it or not, Joshie, here it comes!

He could do without the hat.

That Bubby! She's sooo funny!

If Derek gets to try on my costume, why can't I try his?

We had the Karasiks over for dinner and then went trick-or-treating with Grandma and Papa, too!

Pumpkin and Sully

Mike Wazowski

Grandma loves her little monster.

Derek had a great time, but the late night was a little much for the little monsters:

Elmo Zac to the rescue!

Zombie Josh at his first Halloween.

Barbag boys: knocking on doors and getting treats, one at a time.

Neighbor Costume Fun!

Here are some videos of the boys trick-or-treating and having fun with the Faerman's:

Thanks for joining us! It was fun to have the boys celebrate their first Halloween together.

And the loot wasn't so bad either!

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Potty Training

For months, when asking Derek when he is going to go pee pee in the potty, he would say, "When I turn 3." Well, the day after he turned 3, we said....to the potty!

The kid has done an amazing job and is now using the big toilet, for both #1 and #2. In fact, last night, he decided he didn't want to wear pull-ups during the night. He had no accidents and is really enjoying all of the Octonaut Books he has earned throughout the "training" process (along with lots of stickers of Mater and Lightning McQueen).

Derek gets out of the tub to do his business!

Monday, October 21, 2013

Joshua Breaks His Arm

Yes, we broke the baby. Monday night, while getting Josh dressed, he decided he wanted to throw things on the floor. Daddy held on to Josh and bent down to pick up whatever was tossed. As he stood up, Josh decided to flail out of Daddy's arms. Crash landing = broken arm. Of course, Josh is a tough kid, cried for a little, and then went to bed. So, the next morning, when Mommy put him on the floor to crawl around, we noticed Josh was not able (or willing) to use his left arm. We took Josh to a pediatric orthopedist who suggested keeping him in a soft cast (in order to be able to bathe him at night). Brilliant idea! Too bad, Josh is more brilliant. The next day, he figured out how to unvelcro his cast. So, Mommy tried athletic tape. Josh chose to use his two bottom teeth to peel off the tape! So, the poor kid now has a sock over his cast. He should be fully healed in 2-3 weeks.

Waiting happily.

Not so happy about us touching his arm.

Joshie slept it off on the way home.

Daddy check out the snoopy cast.

Kisses make everything better!

Broken arm can't slow Josh down...or his appetite!

What a smiley guy!

As you can see, after a few days, Josh's arm was beginning to feel a bit better:

Hopefully, he fully heals, quickly!

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Joshua is 11 months old today!

It's unbelievable, but baby Joshua is 11 months old, already!

Lucky for Josh, Bauby and Zaidy were in for a visit!

Of course, he started the day with a greeting from his older brother!

Josh pays Derek back for waking him up, by grabbing a seat on his couch!

Of course, the day would not be complete without a little music with Bubby. Here Josh is looking for Middle C.

Josh loves music. He also enjoys dancing to the music:

All in all, it was a great day. So great, Josh decided to end it while on top (of Daddy)!

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Derek's 3rd Birthday Party!

It's been one week since Derek's actual birthday, and now it's time to celebrate with friends and family! Derek had a wonderful birthday party in the backyard. Since he is into The Octonauts, we decided to have an ocean/underwater Octonauts party theme! We had all things "wet:" sprinklers, bubbles, and slip-n-slide bounce houses. We had a make your own ice-cream treat and cake complete with fishies and other fun toppings!

While kids were arriving and playing...Derek was chowing down on some Pirate Booty!

Eventually, Derek joined the rest of his friends in the bounce house and slip-n-slide inflateable!

Jumping Around!

Joshua gets in on the action, too!

The three little monkeys!

Gabi and Derek race toward Landon

Derek and Chase, lovin the water!

It's my party and I can FLY if I want to!

Fun with friends!

Even Baby Lucas (and Mom/Dad) made an appearance!

Aunt Shana enjoyed time with Josh.

And Josh enjoyed time with Bubbles!

More Bubble Fun.

Sidewalk Chalk!

Josh keeps cool with a swig of Grandma's water.

Joshua and Friends...

The "Big Kids" invade the infant territory!

Josh and Emily are "happy" to have their play area back.

Everyone gather's to sing Derek Happy Birthday!

Derek's Cake!

Bauby's Cake!

Along with Cake was a "make your own" Ice-Cream Sundae:

Cake and Ice-Cream...what's not to love?!

Some kids enjoyed eating the toppings...even without the ice cream (Derek and Madison started together in Mommy and Me when they were only a few months old!), now they're running around, and playing together. Unbelievable!