Pumpkin Patch 2010

This year for our yearly trip to the pumpkin patch, we went to "The Patch" at Bertrand Farms. It was a cute little farm that had a petting zoo, corn maze, hay ride, and pumpkin patch. It was a beautiful fall day and it wasn't busy at all, which was wonderful! Brayden loved running around seeing the animals, riding on the hay ride and picking out his pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. He also loved helping Sean "navigate" our way through the corn maze. They did a great job and only got us turned around once. :) Brayden posing by the "Big Pumpkin."

Brayden and Mommy with the perfect pumpkin!

I think this is the one! It's heavy!

On the hay ride with Grandma and Grandpa.

Helping Daddy navigate through the corn maze. I think Brayden had a little advantage!

Look at all these little pumpkins!

I like this one!!

Big Boy!

My baby is growing up today. Taking yet another step into the big boy world. Every step is more and more difficult for his mommy. Tonight we upgraded to a big boy bed. Sean has been bugging me for months, saying that Brayden is old enough to have a big bed. I kept putting it off because it was yet another reminder that he is no longer a baby. Tonight I gave in. Sean got the tools out and Brayden wanted to help. When they were done, we had a big boy bed and Brayden was beyond thrilled. He kept asking if he could go to bed. When it was finally time, he crawled right in. I guess we will see how the night goes!!

Taking apart the crib.

Brayden helping.

All grown up!

So excited!!

Cheese!

All ready for bed!

Fall is Here!

Fall is in the air! Tonight was a perfect example. The air was a little crisp, the sun set early, the football stadium lights shone in the distance. It was wonderful. Truly my favorite time of the year. And with it so beautiful out, we definitely had to take advantage of it. Sean was mowing the lawn and Brayden wanted to help. So we got out his little lawn mower and he mimicked Sean's every move. Then we decided to get out his birthday present from Unlce Chad and Aunt E. He has had this Gator for over 3 weeks now and has been too scared to ride it....until tonight. I knew he would love it once he tried it. So I had to bribe him with candy and he finally stepped on the pedal and off he went. At first he freaked out a bit until he saw Sean and I clapping and cheering for him. Then there was no stopping him. He drove all over the lawn. He doesn't quite grasp the steering part, so we have to follow him around and help steer, but he loves it!!

Mowing with Daddy.

My two year old!

Riding his gator!! Finally!! Yay!!!

Cheese! Now get out of my way!

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