Hanukkah

Hanukkah was very early this year, we started celerating the day before Thanksgiving!

party at school

A few days afer his real birthday I broght in Superman cookies for Nathan's class.

Nathan's offical stats at 4

Nathan's well check went great! We just have to follow up with a surgeon to about his umbilical hernia, but it is looking much smaller.  We also decided to take him off the Zrytec, so far so good. Dr Cohen also reminded Nathan that he needs to eat more fruits and veggies. Lately everyone comments on how tall Nathan has gotten, his stats prove that.

Weight: 38.6 pounds (70th percentile)
Height: 41 inches (70th percentile)
In the last year he grew 3 inches and gained 4.5 pounds.

Halloween with Enzo and Ava

The Montantes invited us over for trick or treating. Even though the weather was gross the kids had a great time! Thanks again.

facts at four

Nathan at 4 years old
Shoe Size: 10 
Clothing: bottoms he is a 4, tops are few 4s still fit but mostly 5s. Can wear some boys xs.

Schedule:
Naps: Nope, these are so far and few between that I barely remember them anymore. He will frequently fall asleep in the car around 3 for a quick cat nap.
Bedtime: Bath is about 7pm, some night he goes right to sleep others he is talking for a while. We aim for lights out by 8pm.
Wake: Usually around 7, a great day is 7:30. 
Overall he is still a great sleeper. The new thing is they want to sleep in the same bed. Lets just say that only happens on the weekends.

School:
Nathan is going to school Monday-Friday again this year. We started the year off with all half day but recently on Mondays and Wednesday he has started to stay to 3.  We are already thinking about what is the best fit for him next year since he will not be eligible to start kindergarten. 
Favorites:
Food: Mac and Cheese
Snack: Hersey Kisses and brownies
Fruit: Berries
Veggie: Cucumbers with ranchTV Shows: Doc McStuffins, Daniel Tiger, and whatever Jake picks. 
Activity: Swimming, and karate. He really enjoyed tball and was not a fan of soccer.

Fun Facts:
- He is a very eager learner and doing great in school. 
- He can write his name. 
- He knows most of the letters letters and their sounds.
- He prefers working on numbers over letters. - He loves building with Magnatiles and new Texo blocks.
- He still colors outside the lines but is getting closer to staying inside them.
- He is an expert on the Ipad and my phone.
- He is very imaginative. 
- He is much more in to snacking than eating meals. - He is excellent and sharing with Jake. To bad it does not work the other way around.
- He likes to sleep with horsey or Scooby-doo but does not have to have them, thetoy of the night changes frequently. 

Nathan is super independent, and just full of personality. He is usually pretty easy going and agreeable however he has a very stubborn strong willed side. 

Nathan is 4!!

Bolton Halloween Party

The Bolton's had a  Halloween Party on Saturday. Everyone had an excellent time!

Jake being the scary monster

Screeching on Halloween

last soccer game

I do not think soccer with be Nathan's sport, but he did enjoy seeing Macy once a week and snack time after the game.  The highlight of the season was the trophy.

old car festival

Sunday we headed to Greenfield Village to see John's (John is David's boss) Model T. John has been bugging David to bring the boys to check out his 1924 car. The boys loved being driving around in the front seat and learning all about old cars. 

fall soccer

Nathan was very excited to start soccer on Saturday. This season he is on the Sockers with his buddy Macy. (Jake informed me he is retired from soccer and had no interest in playing, he only wants to do karate) 

nathan starts the young 4's

Hard to believe this day is here! Nathan marched right in to his class and started playing with his friends. He is an old pro at this preschool thing!

nathan's meet the teacher

Nathan starts school next Monday but this morning was his meet the teacher day. This year he is a young 4s class.  There are only 13 kids and I think it will be great fit for him. He is going to be going five half days a week. He was very dissapointed that he did not get to stay today.

Nathan and Miss Anna

with  Ms. Illanit

his very own locker

first day of first grade

It's hard to believe this day is finally here!! Jake was so excited last night and this morning he could not wait to go to school. This year his teacher is Ms. Farah. He has a few of his best buddies from last year again in his class. This year he has is own desk and was very excited to sit down and get right to work!

Even though Nathan does not start till next week he wanted his backpack

Sammy and Jake 

Jake and Ms. Farah

weko beach

A friend told us about this amazing beach off of Lake Michigan, we decided last minute to pack up the car for a little road trip. The beach was amazing the boys had an amazing time! We can't wait to go back again.