Pumpkin Patch

This past Saturday we took AJ to the pumpkin patch for the first time. I'm not sure who has more fun on these outings, him or me. GG was able to come up for the festivities so she went with us. We had a blast. AJ helped to pick out his pumpkin, was able to pet the billy goats (now GG and OPA are threatening to buy him one!!!), go on his first hay ride, and walk on the "hay maze" for little ones. We had such a good day. I'll post a few pics here but the rest as you know.....are on Snapfish. :)
After we left the pumpkin patch we went to a little fair up the road. It was "Middletown day" It's a quaint little town that was trying to raise money for restorations for historical sites and such. We went, ate some hot dogs, AJ had his first pony ride, and AJ watched the live bluegrass show. That child was FASCINATED with the live band. It was only three guys. One played the fiddle, the other a banjo and the other a regular guitar. I was going to take AJ to see the firetrucks but he couldn't take his eyes of the musicians. I guess the kid gets it honest. We had to sit on the hay stack and watch the guys play until they were through with their set. AJ never took his eyes off of them. It was the wildest thing to watch. We had a blast.

AJ and Daddy walking side by side. One of my favorite pics



AJ "bonk bonking" the pumpkins



AJ, Mommy and Daddy on his first Hay Ride.



AJ loved the Hay Ride but he would not move away from his Daddy. He knows Daddy will keep him safe...



AJ petting the Billy Goats. He cracked me up. He wanted to give them kisses like he does Moose. They kept trying to eat him!! Too funny. AJ finally succeeded in giving one of them kisses though. He was happy after that.



AJ and GG. Best Buds forever....



For some reason this pic came out grainy and it's one of my faves. AJ and GG are looking at each other while GG leads the way on the hay maze. It was so cute!!



AJ on his first Pony ride. He had a death grip on GG's shirt. Don't you just love the little helmet???



AJ is going to be a little scarecrow for Halloween. I can't wait for it to be delivered to the house. Yes I am one of those dorky moms. I have always loved watching the little kids come up to the house all decorated in their costume. They have such a good time. I really get irked with the older kids though. If they're in costume, it doesn't bother me. I just don't want them knocking on my door for free candy when they can't even dress up and have fun. Last year it was so hot, AJ was dressed just in his costume and nothing but a diaper on underneath. We had all the windows open and sat outside on the porch while we handed out the candy. Hopefully this year it will feel like Halloween.