Jack's 2nd Halloween

Well for Halloween Jack was a bumblebee - he was so cute but he absolutely hated the costume. It was a warm costume and it was warm that day. I took him into work that day and everyone got a kick out of how cute he looked. He made quite the haul with candy. Then we carved pumpkins out on the patio table and then went over to Grandma Ethel's for a visit - she gave him loads of candy for his ghost pail. We didn't take him trick or treating this year just because he doesn't know how to say it and he doesn't really understand the concept yet. But we're gearing up for next year - we're not handing out anymore candy to disrespectful kids who don't dress up and just stand at the door holding out their bags and giving babies who look like they were just born candy..there's my venting over. Time is just flying when you have kids!

Edwards Apple Orchard

Gramma came down to visit and we went to Edwards Apple Orchard for the afternoon. It was a hot and sticky fall day. We go to Edwards every year for their amazing cider donuts and apples, and the ambiance is really fun. So we went after I got done with work - it was jam packed. There were lines everywhere - so needless to say we didn't get any donuts or apples. But we did go on a hayride through the orchard. We also let Jack play in the playground and pet the animals they have there. Edwards got hit by a tornado last January and they are still rebuilding the house, but all of the barns are rebuilt. A couple days after this we went again, just the 3 of us. We wanted to walk through the barns and see the photos of the tornado damage. We got some donuts - they were heavenly!! And some apples. Jack loved them just as much as we did! It's amazing to look back at a year ago when we brought Jack to Edwards and he was in his travel system all wrapped up at 4 months old and now he's a happy healthy and growing 16 month old.

Pumpkin Patch

We went to the Pumpkin Patch on Oct. 1 - it was very bittersweet to think when we took Jack last year he was only 3 months old and now he's an independent little man. Here are the pics from that day and a few pics from last year to compare - we had a great time!

Walking to the Pumpkin Patch

This picture is from this year

And this is the same sign with Jack in 2007 October 2008 - 2.5' tallSeptember 2007 - not even 2'
Running through the dracula tunnel Had to be ran through the tunnel by Daddy in 2007
Our sweet boy - October 2008Our sweet tiny baby boy - September 2007 - how times change...
Silly daddy put his sunglasses on me!

Our family at the Pumpkin Patch
Having fun on the wooden truck
Kicking up the leaves
I made a new friend - a goat!
Sitting on the tractor

Lots of pictures!!

Hanging out with Gramma at the Cedarburg Wine and Harvest FestivalInspecting Gramma's face...
She tought him how to stick his tongue out
Taking a ride in the wagon - my wagon from when I was little!
Kicking back at the Lily Lounge
Snuggling with Daddy and enjoying a graham cracker

I'm so sweet!
Having a great time at Popeye's in Lake Geneva, WI
Ahoy Sailor!