We spent a lot of time exploring the most noteworthy part of the season - the falling leaves.
We got to compare the result of throwing leaves into the creek with throwing rocks.
Rocks, of course, were a lot more satisfying sound-wise, but Judah did very much enjoy watching the leaves float down with the current. He said goodbye to each and every one.
We had a lovely Sukkot this year, and Judah enjoyed eating meals outside in the Sukkah (most of the time). He also really loved holding the lulav and etrog.
Then came Halloween. Judah dressed up as a penguin for the neighborhood parade, but only wore the costume for a total of about 5 minutes. He was in a terrible mood that day, and had no interest in participating. I barely had time for a couple of pictures before he announced, "You (I) don't want to be a penguin anymore."
Judah was very into Hannukah this year.
He certainly enjoyed the presents...
But by far his favorite aspect of the holiday was lighting the candels. At first we denied his request to light them himself, for obvious reason, but Judah is not only insistent and persuasive, he is also very true to his word that he'll "be very very careful." So first we let him light while holding his hand...
We ended the year with an incredible snow storm which dumped something like 22 inches of snow. Judah was thrilled, albeit also a little overwhelmed.
Rocks, of course, were a lot more satisfying sound-wise, but Judah did very much enjoy watching the leaves float down with the current. He said goodbye to each and every one.
Then there were the pumpkins. When our neighbors began putting pumpkins on the front porches Judah was in heaven. He started talking to them and naming them ("this one is the abba pumpkin and this one is the mommy pumpkin") and insisted that we have conversations with him as the pumpkins. The one he's holding below is the one he called "the sweet little pumpkin." To everyone who walked by he held it out and said, "look at this sweet little pumpkin!!"
We had a lovely Sukkot this year, and Judah enjoyed eating meals outside in the Sukkah (most of the time). He also really loved holding the lulav and etrog.
Then came Halloween. Judah dressed up as a penguin for the neighborhood parade, but only wore the costume for a total of about 5 minutes. He was in a terrible mood that day, and had no interest in participating. I barely had time for a couple of pictures before he announced, "You (I) don't want to be a penguin anymore."
Judah was very into Hannukah this year.
He certainly enjoyed the presents...
(and the wrapping)...
But by far his favorite aspect of the holiday was lighting the candels. At first we denied his request to light them himself, for obvious reason, but Judah is not only insistent and persuasive, he is also very true to his word that he'll "be very very careful." So first we let him light while holding his hand...
And eventually even let him do it by himself. which made him incredibly proud. He really does have an amazing sense of when and how to be careful.
We ended the year with an incredible snow storm which dumped something like 22 inches of snow. Judah was thrilled, albeit also a little overwhelmed.
And of course, in addition to all the holidays and exciting events, the Fall and early Winter were also marked by waiting for Judah's baby sister. We spent time reading about having a new baby, and talking about the baby growing inside mommy's tummy. It was hard for us to know what to expect from Judah - we were never quite sure how much he understood. But there were several sweet moments like this one, when he seemed to get it and actually like the thought of the baby that would eventually be ours.
