Raking the Leaves

This weekend we spent some time raking the leaves since it was such a nice day on Sunday. Matthew enjoyed helping.

He put gloves on.

He saw we were using big brown bags to put the leaves in so he went in the garage all on his own and came back with a brown Panera bag to put the leaves in. He is so smart.

He took a break from raking.

He threw some leaves.

He was quite a helping by raking and everything.

Pumpkin Patch #2

I love pumpkin patches so of course we can't visit just one a year. The weather the past month has tried to dampen my spirits but we were able to make it to this second pumpkin patch. This one is Goebberts (an old one but a good one. Matthew saw a zonkey, hyena, white tiger, and many other animals. He went down the slide, played in tunnels, went through mazes, and posed for many pictures. There were many Toy Story wooden cut outs and of course Matthew had to pose by all of them. He did a great job he would center himself then turn and smile. We also got a pumpkin although pickings were not very good. All in all it was a great day.

What a face.

Is that a good one?

Picture perfect.

Howdy partner, you're my favorite deputy.

Ride'em cowboy.

Matthew's Art

Matthew had his last week of Abrakadoodle last Thursday. Here are some art projects from the past two weeks. He got to work with paint two weeks in a row so it was quite exciting. Grant said he needed to take some sports related classes, no more artsy ones so in November he starts Energy Express.

This is a house that is supposed to show shades of light. Done with crayon and watercolors.

This is a tree with fall leaves (seriously). It was done with tempera paint and stampers.

This is a haunted house Matthew made in class. He loves it because there is a door that opens.

We also made this pumpkin with crayons and markers.

Boo at the Zoo

This weekend Matthew went to Boo at the Zoo. He walked in a parade in his Halloween costume (in case you couldn't tell from the pictures he is going to be Buzz Lightyear). We made it halfway through the parade and then Papa and Daddy decided it was time to eat so we cut out of the parade early. The zoo had lots of pumpkins carved so Matthew was looking for ideas. We had a great time and even saw some animals.

Look at the size of that pumpkin. Its over 1,000 pounds. (and Grant thought his 41 lb pumpkin was big)

Walking in the parade (at least Grant and I are walking)

Fall Fun

We are having lots of fun already this fall. We've been to pumpkin patches, farms, and the arboretum. Matthew loves to be out doors. He really enjoyed throwing hay. He didn't even mind that it was a little chilly.

Here comes Farmer Matthew.

Say cheese!

How relaxing.

Look out!

Hello ladies, would you like to come pick out a pumpkin?

I see you!

Nice cane Matthew!

Sleeping Matthew

Doesn't everyone need a nap after a good meal? I wish I could fall asleep this easily and in such an awkward position. At least he learned to turn his head so it rests on something instead of falling forward.

Summer Projects

Over the summer and into fall we did a few projects around the house. We thought we'd share to keep you updated. We changed the color in the duck bathroom, painted the fence, and got laminate flooring on most of the upstairs.

Computer room

Matthew's room

Hallway

The bathroom went from an ugly light blue to a bright blue that matches better.

Matthew's New Website

Welcome to Matthew's new website. This one seemed a little more fun so we thought we'd give it a try. This week Matthew had Kindermusik again. He got into it by doing the hand motions and dancing. He appears to have made a new friend. An older girl kept chasing him around the room trying to get a hug. He wanted no part of that. I guess he doesn't like girls that are so forward. He also had his 3rd week of art. Below are pictures of each of his projects from the past 3 weeks.

1st week-We used crayons, scissors, glue, and watercolors.

2nd week-We made a landscape picture with chalk.

3rd week-We made a face and did rubbings with crayons for the background.

Oldies but Goodies

Since Matthew is 22 1/2 months old and we are changing websites I thought I would do a quick review in pictures of the past 22 1/2 months. So enjoy!

September 2009-22 months old

Let them eat cake (anyway they want to)

July 2009-20 months old

4th of July parade

May 2009-18 months old
1st vacation-Disneyworld


March 2009-16 months old

Bath time is usually a 45 minute experience.

January 2009 -14 months old
A favorite activity

Happy 1st Birthday!

November 20, 2008

September 2008-10 months old

Look who is walking!

July 2008-8 months old

How Patriotic

May 2008-6 months old

March 2008-4 months old

January 2008-2 months old

Matthew's Baptism

December 2007-1 month old

Introducing Matthew Robert Paulsen
November 20, 2007
8 pounds 7 ounces
20.5 inches
1:07 pm