November

November seemed to fly by in the blink of an eye.  I guess the shorter days really make a difference.  Before we get to the boys, here are a few pictures from what dad has been up to this month.

"Work" trip to Tampa Bay @ Buccaneers Stadium for the TB vs ATL game

Start of GT Basketball Season

 Here is what the boys were up to the past month.

Parker (2 years)
Parker had a big birthday month and is definitely turning into a toddler.  He celebrated the milestone with his first trip to a bar.

Only to pick up post-soccer dinner of course!  In big Parker news, he moved to Carter's building at day care the last week of the month.  Carter was so sweet to him and holds his hand while they walk in.  On the first day, Carter took him around to meet all his friends and had everyone come over to say "Hi" to Parker when they arrived.  Parker adored the attention!  He has done pretty well with the move.  He has had a few crying moments (mainly when mom or dad leaves, or when Carter has to go to his room before Parker) but they seem to fade quickly.  

Parker is such a little adorable, opinionated, sweety these days.  Here are some pictures of him to prove it.

"NO MOM"

"Ok Mom" - he wore this hat all month

Someone loves Madie

Flying - over and over until Dad's arms gave out

Carter (3 years, 6 months)

Carter has such a big imagination these days.  He spends his days making forts/houses/restaurants out of couch cushions, making up new words and songs and getting into everything.  Case and point, this picture...

Instead of napping, Carter decided to redecorate his room including painting.  Since there is no paint in his room he improvised with a jar of vasoline.  He painted his wall, himself, his bed, books, carpet and clothes.  He was very proud of his job ;)  And to top it off, dad left for the airport as soon as he woke up.  He can be a handful but he gives excellent hugs to make up for it!

Watching basketball with dad

Brothers

The boys seem to grow closer each week.  Parker always wants to do what Carter is doing.  Carter doesn't mind and likes to have his best pal nearby.  They can play together and occupy themselves for an extended period of time.  Now, how they play always leaves lots of post-play clean-up work, but hearing them talk and giggle together is totally worth it!

Building a bridge over the alligator swamp

An airplane

Cuddling while watching Super Why

More Maddie Hugs

Carter wanted to paint (a recent obsession)

so Parker joined in

Which turned into Finger Painting

Going on a ferry boat ride

Tickle Monster attack

Brother's wrestling

Watching Daniel Tiger in their car

Parker making his Choo-Choo face

Making Christmas decorations at hands on Christmas

Super excited for his first day at his new school!

And last but not least... It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Holden House.  The boys enjoyed putting ornaments on the tree and may enjoy taking them off the tree even more ;)