The Thumper and Mr. Cheeks

Friday, November 12, 2010

Alan's Third Birthday Party

Alan was recovered enough from chemo to have his birthday party with his little playgroup friends. We all met at the McDonald's party room where Alan and his little buddy Dylan "played basketball". There was lots of fun, cake and ice cream, and when we got home, Alan went crazy with all the tissue paper from the gifts. We're so happy he had the opportunity to have such fun and so greatful to our friends, big and little.

Alan and Dylan shoot the hoops

Alan works on a lollipop under his "3" balloon

Yum! Alan nibbling on a hamburger bun

Dylan, Alan and Sawyer Belle are having loads of fun!

Did someone say cake?

♫ Happy Birthday Dear Alan! ♫

Yummy cake...

... and ice cream!

Ice cream everywhere!

Alan in a post-party tissue paper orgy

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Happy 3rd Birthday Alan!

Alan celebrated his 3rd birthday with Auntie Chelle staying for a sleepover! Auntie Chelle and Auntie Maria got our little monkey Curious George books - how appropriate! Typically, Alan had as much fun with the tissue paper as he did with the monkey and books.

Then it was time to webcam with Daddy! The boys brought their toys to show Daddy over the internet, including the aforementioned tissue paper.

Then it was time for Alan to chase his big brother Kevin - what a workout! (Yes, the picture is blurry - these boys move way too fast!)

Even though he was tuckered out by all the running, Alan refused to nap. After a beautiful afternoon walk in the neighbourhood, it was time for dinner and a yummy cookies'n'cream pie to celebrate the birthday boy!

Happy Birthday sweet pea!

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video of the chase

Monday, November 1, 2010

Trick or ReTreat 2010

It was the neighbourhood's 10th annual Halloween pizza picnic. Auntie Chelle joined us again, as well as her daughter Renee. The boys had fun running around the cul-de-sac after pizza, and this time both boys went trick or treating. Alan had a good nap that afternoon, so he was full of energy for the trek around the circle.

On the way to the cul-de-sac in their Super Why costumes

Every year we try to get a group photo of the kids in their costumes before the trick or treating starts. Every year it's like herding cats!

Alan got a lollipop and took a break in Auntie Karen's lap

Auntie Chelle, Renee and Mommy took the boys half way around the circle, and then Daddy took them the rest of the way. What a fun night!

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Halloween fun!

It has been a fun fall season for the boys. In addition to the American Cancer Society party, Alan went on a trip to the pumpkin patch with the MOMS Club, Kevin got to go to the MOMS Club Halloween party and the pumpkin patch at school, and the whole family went to the Harvest Festival at the JW Marriott!

The Pumpkin Patch at St. Thomas

Alan has so many pumpkins to pick from!

Alan examines his pumpkin and his decorating choices

One of the school field trips had cupcakes, and Alan charmed his way into one

Who would have thought a tub of corn could be so much fun! Alan didn't want to leave

What a fun morning!

MOMS Club Halloween Party

Getting ready to start the Trick or Treat Parade!

While Mommy led the costume parade, we picked up treats from...

Miss Fiona...

Miss Melinda...

Miss Sara...

and Miss Ann!

Parades are hard work, and Kevin refueled with a cupcake...

... and then it was back to the playground.

Pumpkin patch at school

Kevin takes a whack at the pinata

Kevin with his goodies and friend Robbie

Kevin finds a pumpkin

The Harvest Festival

Alan romps in the haystack

Kevin finds prizes in the hay

There were lawn games and another pumpkin patch!

After a break inside with the touch tables and an early dinner, it was time to change into costumes for the Trick or Treat Parade! Alan didn't feel like eating, and managed to scam his way into the pool, with Mommy following. He pulled off his shoes and dipped his toes. He would have gone for a full dunk if Mommy hadn't pulled her shoes and socks off and went after him!