Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Pumpkin patch

We went to Sweet Berry Farm again this year for their pumpkin patch. Ryan couldn't join us, unfortunately, but the kids had a wonderful day, anyway. The weather was perfect, and the crowds were thin. We enjoyed a hay ride, stopping in the middle to take some pictures in a great old tree, painting pumpkins, feeding the goats, water games, and berry ice cream. We ended the day by picking out some small pumpkins, and the kids loved it all!













On the hayride



On the hayride







Pumpkin water games












Tuesday, November 10, 2009

George Party

The theme for Scout's 2nd birthday party was - what else - Curious George. We had a few of her little friends over for cake, games and fun. Some of Garrett's friends were able to attend, so that made it fun for him. Scout and her friend Kylie parked themselves immediately at the table in front of the food and took down a good amount of Pirate's Booty. The little ones were so precious playing the "pin the butterfly on the George movie scene" game we had, and the older ones admitted they could see around the blindfold and all stacked their butterflies in the perfect spot. We knew G could see when he turned his butterfly sticker right-side-up at the last minute and placed it perfectly over the one Caroline had done. When it came time for Scout to blow out her candles, her friend Kylie leaned in at the last second and took care of them herself! Scout didn't seem to understand, though, and we just re-lit them and sand the last line one more time. Kylie politely restrained herself that time (maybe I helped her a little). It was a sweet day. Thank you all for coming to help celebrate Scout's day!

The cake



Kylie and Scout




Starting the game




Garrett



Owen





The spread



Davis



Emery


About to light the candles




Blowing them out



Discovering George in the cake



Having some juice with George

Scout got Elmo from Grandma and Lito


Playing with her Snow White cleaning set from Aya



Opening her gifts from us on her birthday morning





Feeding her new baby



Trying out her new stroller from Garrett