So, you know when you have just typed a long e-mail to someone, and then it disappears without notice? Well, that just happened to me with this blog post. I had written several paragraphs, but when we published the blog, it had all disappeared. That. Is. Annoying. But - I will try again...although I cannot remember what I wrote 12 hours ago...
Plus there are a ton of photos to get to, so I need to try to keep this brief!
The fall was eventful, to say the least. The best event being the addition of Adlai to our family! Although there was a bit of an adjustment to be had with his arrival, we're starting to settle into a more comfortable routine. Edison has done great with his new brother - he's very sweet and loving to him. He even has his own name for him - "Ad-a-way the weirdo". Adlai seems entertained by Edison too - particularly when he's wearing red clothes.
We've also noticed that Edison has become more sociable since his brother came on the scene. While he would never so much as say hello to other adults he knows, he is now telling them about his adventures with firetrucks and construction sites. So if you see Edison, you're much more likely to hear him speak (quite possibly even in his serious firefighter voice) than you were in September. No guarantees though - he may very well still just stare at you while you ask him things like, "how are you?", "what is your name?", "how old are you?", or "what is your brother's name?".
Edison is also very aware of Christmas being just around the corner. This year, instead of clinging to me while he visited Santa, he went with a mission. To declare his wishlist of Playmobiles and Legos. He told Santa he wanted "a firetruck, an ambulance, a police car, and a helicopter". And he has stuck with those items for the last two months, so I assume he probably really does want them. He frequently asks me what Santa is saying about him, hoping to hear good news about his prospects for receiving said gifts. He will also occasionally inquire about Santa's feelings towards Adlai - I can only assume with hopes that Adlai will also get lots of toys (to share).
Anyways, I've written too much and you still have 50 photos to get through (I don't really know how many there are...but a lot). Hopefully everyone is having a nice holiday season thus far. We'll attempt to get to a holiday posting before February!
The Pin-Wall Family
Our disproportionate son.
Due date is in three days, it's time to get this baby out. Mommy begins hiking the Warren Dunes.
A little weight on her shoulders may help....
Yep. Contractions begin 1 am. Get to the hospital at 4 am. Mommy prepares for the waterbirth.
10.21.13, 9:02 am, Mommy holds Adlai Jamezen Wolf (well, this photo was probably actually taken around 9:12am).
A swaddled Adlai (pronounced Ad-lay)
Adlai preferring not to be swaddled.
9lbs 11oz and 1 day old, Adlai has already outgrown his first outfit.
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Edison, meet your baby bro.
Ema, meet grandson #2.
Edison anxious to get back to work.
Adlai sleeping like a champ (and remember, always put babies on their backs!).
Edison smothering Adlai.
Edison takes a selfie.
Adlai's hand. And Adlai.
Grandpa Lonn and Adlai.
Adlai's first bath (on a towel).
Aunt Lauren and the little pope.
Edison positioned so it's impossible to drop Adlai. (what good parents)
Action shot.
Oh wow, Halloween time!
The firefighter taps into his candy early.
Pants: $0.50. Jacket: $1.00. Duct Tape: $0.12. 2L Tank: $0.10. Sink faucet hose: $0.00.
Helmet with face shield: $11.99. 2.5 year old firefighter: Priceless.
He's either looking out for candy or fires, not sure which.
Edison's first trick-or-treating experience with Reuben, Emmet, and Silas.
And Adlai's somewhere in there treating the boob.
The following pictures are of earlier October.
Edison finds a new firefighter mask and doesn't mind that he can't see out of it
(just as long as it can be used as a mask).
Edison pretending to be paranoid in a Tokyo crowd.
Are these pictures getting old? I'm running out of things to say.
A real fire helmet in a real firetruck.
A real plastic fire helmet, real plastic tank and a real hose.
A very numbing (for daddy, not Edison) October dip in the Lake.
'Sir, come on, please stop taking pictures of me.'
"Stop. OK frontloader, let's go."
"Top of the excavator to ya."
Edison quickly figures out how to maneuver the mouse.
Edison runs out for the first sleeting of the fall.
Reuben and Edison arting and crafting.
Edison and Reuben find the costume trunk.
OK, back to later in the month. This is not Edison.
First picture of Adlai "smiling".
Edison testing his gear against some real heat.
Adlai, looking more mature than a one-week old.
Again, this is not Edison. This is our new baby son Adlai.
Edison vs. Adlai: Round 1.
Adlai, either dreaming or thinking.
Adlai wide awake.
Edison helps daddy build a race car at Lowes.
Edison's hammer smashes daddy's fingers only 7 times for this project.
Adlai enjoying Edison's old bouncy chair.
Edison felt the bouncy chair needed more bounces.
Adlai relaxes after a full day of drinking, trying to focus and sleeping.
Adlai.
Phoenix and Edison examine the corn field rubble.
Adlai buried in cleavage?
Edison trying to locate new pressure points.
Brothers sizing each other up.
Zeke, unprovoked and undeservedly gets TP'd.
Adlai protecting Zeke from Edison.
Edison finds Neighbor Dave's old tractor across the street (he has 15 more!).
Great Hilary holds Adlai while Edison focuses in on Daddy.
Both working hard.
Edison modifies his fire-fighter costume.
It's that yummy, snow-eating time of year again.
No, this is not Edison, but yes, that is a very familiar double chin.
"One day you'll be able to eat this unflavorful and unfilling thing referred to as a "cake".
Adlai gets to wear Ema's knitted sweater.
Edison wearing a real firefighter's mask in a real fire hover craft!
The two-week old photo shot, capturing cuteness, hugeness and the time of year all in one.
Little does he know it, but Adlai is a Bear's fan and asleep.
"Daddy stop taking pictures of Adlai. And me!"
