The Zoo

Mike surprised us on Saturday by planning a little family trip to the zoo to see the new tiger. I have to admit, I have never really been impressed with the Point Defiance Zoo because you never really get to see animals. It seems like every time we go they are hiding or sleeping in an undisclosed location. This time way different, we saw all the animals up close and personal. We had a blast, especially Michael.

A few songs from Michael...

Excuse the sideways shots...couldn't figure out how to rotate them:)

Perfect Fall Day

Mike and I took Michael to the pumpkin patch on Saturday. We usually go to Spooner Farms, but decided to switch it up a bit and try Maris Farms out for a change...we are crazy like that. I remember seeing my friend Jessie's blog post about Maris Farms last year and made a mental note that we need to see what its all about. We had a blast. They had a little bit of everything from tractor pulls to corn rooms. If I had to guess, I would say Michael's favorite was the bounce house and the pumpkin patch.

Trying this bull out for size.
Didn't realize how big this tractor was until I looked at this picture.

Concentrating. This is serious stuff.

A room filled with dried corn. Kind of strange, I know.

Taking advantage of the cheesy photo ops.

Sorry if this one scared you.

Michael loved riding in Daisy.

The tractor pulled them around the field and over little hills.

They were supposed to put their arms up when they went over a hill but nobody participated.

At first I was worried about Michael catching Swine flu at this thing.

Then after the bounce house I started to worry about Athlete's Foot. On the hands.

Fun mini tractors with pedals.

It wouldn't be a trip to the pumpkin patch without a ride in the wheelbarrow.

Michael and Mike found joy in finding the perfect pumpkin.

Michael was thrilled to run among the pumpkins.

Found 2 good ones. Mike wouldn't let me pick one because he thought we would have to carry them back to the car. Feel sorry for me. Feel very sorry for me. Just joking Mike, our porch looks better with 2:)

After the patch we rested then met my parents at Anthony's.

Of course Michael was thrilled to see Mimi and Pa. It had been a whole day since he had seen them last.Then he wrapped up the night with a heaping scoop of ice cream.

Perfect day in my book.

Handy Manny The Movie

Mike was smart enough to DVR Handy Manny Motorcycle Adventure last Sunday. The next day after Michael's rest time I made some pop corn and turned it on. Michael was in HEAVEN as you can see. He wouldn't even share his pop corn with me:)

Reason # 132 I'm Late to Work

Finding my car covered in letters.

Notice that Michael is really advanced for his age...he can already spell "ten.":)

our green approach to pest control

So we have been having somewhat of a "fly problem" around here lately. I swear we don't leave garbage or food out...that would be gross. I have a hunch they have been coming in through the garage (that's my story and I'm sticking to it.) Any who, I was cruising Harbor Greens the other day and I came across this beauty. I was so excited to couldn't see strait, so I threw it in my cart and went on my merry way. Our new fly trap in now perched on the bar and working away. I think we are down to one fly now:)

Totally 80's

Jon and Ashleigh hosted our Dinner Club's Halloween Party this year. Instead of coming up with our own costumes, we decided on a theme...Totally 80's! Everyone looked great, and as you can see, Olen was really into himself.

Cars, Cars and More Cars

Yep, Michael is still OBSESSED with Cars. His favorite activity of all time is "parking" them (or watching other people park them.) He either likes to make car noises as he parks them, or he likes to name each of them as they slide into their parking spot.

Proudly posing with his Cars.
Rearranging them.

Showing off his newest addition, DJ.