Aunt Lainee and the Pumpkin Patch

Aunt Lainee came down for a visit during her fall break so we headed to the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin. Jack was more interested in organizing the pumpkins into groups based on size than actually looking for the "great" pumpkin...but I think he still had fun. When we went back home later that evening to carve the pumpkin, Jack would have NOTHING to do with it. He did not want to touch the inside or participate in any way. He was perfectly content just carrying around his little pumpkin.

(Thanks Lainee for the great pics!)

Train Rides & Cotton Candy

This past weekend we attended a local holiday festival in the town where we work. Jack wasn't too sure what to make of the crowds but he did have fun with all of the food! Our kid loves to eat...and when it comes to cotton candy I'm right there with him!

A sweet little old man had rigged up this train that little kids were riding so we though Jack would love it since all he talks about these days are "choo-choos". He was doing fine in his little train car until they stuck a girl in there (probably around his age) who started bawling as soon as the train began to move. Jack tolerated her tears for a few minutes but then decided he had reached his breaking point and began crying, too. From that point on, it was a long train ride for the both of them and the crowd of onlookers kept talking behind us about how sad those little kids looked. Poor Jack. Train ride gone sour. Will he ever want to ride another choo-choo?

Meeting Chuy

Nathan's friend, Chuy, spent a weekend with us recently. Jack really had a great time hanging out with him and playing soccer. We were sad to see him leave so quickly.

Cooler Weather

Finally it is starting to feel like Fall around here! And just in time to enjoy our newly landscaped yard. We have been had such fun running and playing in the new grass (it was a mess before)! Now I'm just hoping the freezing temperatures hold off until it is able to take root.

Museum Day

Okay, so let me first start by apologizing for the lack of posts recently. For those who don't know, I have started back to work full-time this year and it has been a bit crazy around our house for the past few months as we all transition to this new schedule. I will try to do better - although yesterday our digital camera quit so it looks like we'll have to get a replacement pretty soon...especially with Halloween quickly approaching.

Several weekends ago, the museums downtown offered a free day for all families. One of the museums had experts from our local zoo present showing the kids different animals. They had the normal "on the road" animal show complete with all kinds of reptils...but then they brought out a penguin. I think I was more excited about it than Jack. It was the closest I've ever been to a penguin...and I just thought he was too cute not to post.