Sunday, October 31, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
One Big Pumpkin
That is Sally.
Sitting in our pumpkin.
The Long Version
We visited Bates Nut Farm.
Like most farms, it had animals for us to inspect.
And there were animals for us to feed.
Lots of them.
And more.
Of course, there was a hay filled tractor ride.
(that apparently the moms were more excited about than the kids)
Followed by a scenic pony ride.
(by scenic, I mean there was a lovely view of port-a-potties)
Topped off with some wheelbarrow fun.
This was all good, but nothing we hadn't seen before.
Until...
Sitting in our pumpkin.
The Long Version
We visited Bates Nut Farm.
Like most farms, it had animals for us to inspect.
And there were animals for us to feed.
Lots of them.
And more.
Of course, there was a hay filled tractor ride.
(that apparently the moms were more excited about than the kids)
Followed by a scenic pony ride.
(by scenic, I mean there was a lovely view of port-a-potties)
Topped off with some wheelbarrow fun.
This was all good, but nothing we hadn't seen before.
Until...
Poof! A huge pumpkin magically appeared beneath Sally.
Justin wondered what I had gotten him into.
But Brent's saw got him excited.
Justin wondered what I had gotten him into.
But Brent's saw got him excited.
A lot excited.
Owen went into shock over the 12.2 lbs of pumpkin guts.
Owen went into shock over the 12.2 lbs of pumpkin guts.
Yes, we weighed.
Errin took over de-gutting duties.
Errin took over de-gutting duties.
She was in there for awhile.
And then Sally made herself at home.
Since my carving was taking so long,
she befriended Brent & Errin's completed (home-grown) pumpkin.
And finally...my masterpiece & I shared a bonding moment.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Owen is 7
Medieval Times
Instead of a party, we celebrated Owen's birthday with just our family at Medieval Times.
- An hour pre-show of saying, "no" to souvenirs
- Eating with our hands
- Owen refusing his chicken cause the waiter said it was dragon
- Gigantic chicken portions (especially funny on Sally's plate)
- Our blue knight that liked to strike facial poses
- Boys cheering hard for our knight
Another Pre-Birthday Celebration
Sunday home-made donuts with Brent, Errin & Jones
(since they're @ Disneyland today...his actual birthday)
The Big Day
They showed up @ 7AM before school...so nice.
(it was crazy hair day @ Owen's school)
(it was crazy hair day @ Owen's school)
Owen's birthday menu was my favorite.
Breakfast: scrambled eggs and sausage
Lunch: no sandwich
Dinner: pancakes and cereal
The cake from a French bakery that Brent & Errin brought topped my breakfast.
After school, we had Let's Play Music together.
(just started him in it this year and it's awesome)
From me, Owen requested a Pokemon cake.
Breakfast: scrambled eggs and sausage
Lunch: no sandwich
Dinner: pancakes and cereal
The cake from a French bakery that Brent & Errin brought topped my breakfast.
After school, we had Let's Play Music together.
(just started him in it this year and it's awesome)
From me, Owen requested a Pokemon cake.
I'm not sure if this is what he had in mind but he was happy.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Our Wall-E Moment
Preschool trip to the recycling center.
Combined weight of the kids.
5 kids are in our group, but we get together with other groups for field trips.
Yellow-vested Rich did a great job.
But he kept saying I look like some doctor named Tara from a show on HBO.
This is the HBO Dr. Tara that came up in my search:
Yellow-vested Rich did a great job.
But he kept saying I look like some doctor named Tara from a show on HBO.
This is the HBO Dr. Tara that came up in my search:
Rich is right! We are totally twins.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Mini HS Reunion
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
In Celebration Of
Today is National Chocolate Cupcake Day.
So we had chocolate cupcakes.
Chocolate Fudge Junior Mint Centered Cupcakes, to be exact.
Post Edit...just noticed yesterday was also World Menopause Day.
Cupcakes and menopause sound like a great combo.
Cupcakes and menopause sound like a great combo.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Events
The Other Events
Brick or Treat at Legoland
Jumping
Mom teaching me how to use my solar oven
Mario hat and Legos after an early birthday shopping trip with Grandma
Rachel gets the credit for all Brent's welcome home posters
Halloween fish pond with Grandma
Waiting for Brent (my brother)
Relaxing at Balboa Park
Ready for the drive home using my dad's latest invention (in-car bunk bed)
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