Friday, October 27, 2006

Lil' Cowboy

Alex doesn't like wearing the hat, but Mommy forced him to pose for the camera (not the first or the last time). I tried everything to get him to smile, but he wouldn't budge!

Yesterday we went to the pumpkin patch and picked out a little pumpkin to carve this weekend. Trick-or-treat is next week, but we're just going to stay at the house and give out candy. Alex is still too young for candy.

Sunday, October 22, 2006

Pumpkin Show

Yesterday we went to the Circleville Pumpkin Show. The weather was so nice (a little on the cool side). I think Alex enjoyed the people watching most. We went early in the day, but by 1:30 the crowd was just too much to handle. We decided to head home, but not before watching the little kids in a pie eating contest! We missed the boys competition, but the little girls were something else! It only took them about four minutes to devour an entire pumpkin pie! The girls who took first and second place were only about eight or nine years old! They had pie all over their face - up their nose - in their hair! It was so funny! The girl who won second place almost threw up near the end, but she kept it down and went on to win. I'm not sure what they won, but it was entertaining to watch. The batteries in my camera died, so sorry no pictures to share.

Monday, October 16, 2006

Hot Wheels!


Yesterday the neighbor kids gave this little tricycle to Alex. He just loves it! John pushed him up the sidewalk and he smiled from ear to ear the whole time! We put it away for the winter already, but next spring he will be so happy to get outside and peddle by himself.

Now we're getting ready for Halloween! Alex is going to be Superman (with a Super Dog!). Watch for more pictures to come soon!

Friday, October 13, 2006

Highbanks


Last Sunday we went to Highbanks Park to celebrate Dad's birthday. We had lunch and walked some of the trails for a few hours. We stopped at one of the playground areas so the kids could play. As you can see, Alex just LOVES the swings (look Mom - no hands!). The weather was perfect and perhaps one of the last warm days of the year (?). As I write this entry, it is 32 degrees (brrrr).