Pumpkin carving

We carved Miles's pumpkin today. He loved helping dig the pulp out of the pumpkin. He did get bored when he had to stay out of the way of the knife, so he left to play until I was done.

Miles and I ran a 5k yesterday for Halloween. He enjoyed the pouring rain, and I loved the run. We finished 2nd for my age group in 26:40. I think I would have won my age group if I wasn't pushing the stroller, but it was more fun to run with Miles! Not the best quality pictures - I forgot the camera at home so we had to use my phone. They will be emailing the race pictures sometime this week, so I'll post that later.

We caught Miles giving Kitty loves. It was so adorable, and she finally didn't run away from him.

Miles practiced drinking from a "big boy" cup and spilled a bit so I was cleaning it up with a paper towel using my foot. He wanted to clean up too.

18 months!

               Miles is 
                       18 months old
                                       32 1/4 inches tall
                                                   and weighs 25 lb 13.5 oz.

We attempted bear pictures, but he didn't stay in the same place long enough to look at the camera.

Miles loves his sweater from Great Aunt Linda

 He's getting more adventurous climbing the cat tree. One of these days he'll be sitting on top.

Miles and Mama

We took a break from shopping to play at the mall yesterday.

Miles jumps down the stairs now...

Pumpkin patch!

Miles tells me all about the squash

Miles says "I got it"

Miles jumps on the balloon

Miles plays peek a boo

Miles wears Daddy's shoes

Climbing

Where did the month go? Miles is already 17 months old! Here is a recap of the last month:

Miles:
-started climbing on everything. Including the cat tree.
-says a few sentences. "I got it." "Get that." "I love you too." Probably a few more, but those are pretty clear. He will repeat pretty much anything we say too. 
-plays with his friends on the playground. 
-eats with a fork and spoon. He actually prefers silverware, and often refuses to eat until we give him a fork or spoon.
-is starting to drink from a non-spill-proof cup.
-loves playing with cars, trucks, and balls.
-is wearing some 24-month/2T clothing and size 6 shoes.
-hates when I leave for work every morning. :(
-still enjoys riding in the stroller while I run. We did over 14 miles last Sunday and hope to do 16 miles tomorrow!

Pictures!
We enjoyed a day at the lake feeding ducks before I went back to work:

Miles enjoyed playing with balloons at a birthday party today.

Videos!
Miles climbing and jumping on a box.

Miles climbing the cat tree.

Miles saying "right side up." He was turning the bowl upside down, so I asked if he was going to turn it right side up...

Miles entertaining people with the balloons at the birthday party today.

Miles playing with balloons at the birthday party today. He could probably continue playing with these balloons all day if he had the chance.