Boo in the Zoo

Today we went to Boo in the Zoo at the Greenville Zoo. We all had a great time! Michael figured out the "Trick or Treat" thing really quickly! He loves Candy, and having people constantly giving it to him seemed like a great deal to Michael. He also was really into the animals. We haven't been to the zoo since before he turned 1, so I wasn't sure how much he would actually like the animals, and notice them. But her really liked looking at all of them, and wanted to be up close to see them all.

Ready to go in!

Checking out the ghosts!

Elephants!

Riding a lion! He loved the real lions!

Can you find Michael? He kind of blends in!

Looking at the red panda

Checking out the big pumpkin!

Michael is a dinosaur this year, and he loves his costume. We asked him if he wanted to take it off when we were leaving the zoo, and he said, "No, leave costume on!" So we did. Then we went to the park, and for ice cream, and he kept it on the entire time. He loves his dinosaur, and if you ask him what a dinosaur says, he will give you a very loud, "ROOOAARRR!"

I Love Overalls

I think that Michael looks so cute in overalls. Ever since he fit into his first pair, I have loved putting overalls on him. Here are some more pictures of him in his overalls from this weekend. 

Looking for Airplanes

He loves his pumpkin!

Just relaxing with his pumpkin

More Fall Fun

On Saturday, Michael and I went with Andrew's family to Cooley's Farm (Strawberry Hill) to eat lunch and ride the hay ride. We went last year and had so much fun.

Michael and Maggie on the hay ride

The Hay Ride was a little different this year, but just as much fun. Michael thought he wanted to feed the cows, until he saw their giant tongues, and then had second thoughts. 

He quickly handed the cow food to me, and said, "Mama feed the cows!" He loved watching the cows, but did not want to get close to them.

Papa, Michael and Maggie checking out the cows

After feeding the big cows, we got to watch them feed a baby cow.

 Then it was time to play and pick a pumpkin.

Michael is loving pumpkins this year. Every time he sees a pumpkin, he points it out, and wants to hold it.

We had a fun day on Saturday, and look forward to going again next year.

Fun on the Farm

Yesterday, Jessica and I met up at Niven's Apple Farm for a fun afternoon on the farm. The kids had a great time, and the weather was perfect.

Lydia and Michael just love each other, and have such a fun time playing together.

They had so much fun on these tires. They bounced and bounced!

There were all kinds of animals there: A Cow, goats, llamas, a donkey, a pig and lots of chicken.

They wanted to climb in with Bubba the cow. 

Everything was a free, which we loved!

They had huge pumpkins, which the kids loved looking at.

 

Sweet Abby got in on some pumpkin fun too. 

They have a hayride, but it wasn't running while we were there. I know Michael would love that, so maybe we will have to go back. 

Farmer Katie and her little cow Michael

Finley's Blocks and Blanket

After Julie picked out her bedding, she decided pink and turquoise would be good colors for Finley's blanket and blocks.

Finley's Crib with bedding

Blocks, Blanket and hat

Blue Side with hat

Showing both sides

Close up of the hat.
I love these colors together!

Name Blocks

Close up of Blocks

 I love how the blocks, blanket and hat all turned out! The colors are so cute together. I hope Finley likes them. I'm so glad I finished them in time for Finley's arrival.

Finley Katie

Finley Kate
10/14/12

 So on Sunday, we were planning on going to the beach, since Michael loved looking at the Ocean when we were on vacation. Julie called us and said she was having contractions. Not really sure if it was the real thing or not, since she still had 3-4 weeks until her due date. We told her we would come over  to sit with her, until Steve got home from church. Well, while we were on our way, she called us back to say that her contractions were about 3 minutes apart, and once we got there, they were headed to the hospital, so we had to stay with Coleman at the house. They arrived at the hospital at 11:45 am and baby Finley made her debut at 12:30! Talk about fast!! We couldn't believe it! I am so excited that I was there and able to see the baby right after she was born!

Fun Weekend!

Michael and I spent this past weekend visiting friends near Charleston. We had such a fun time with Jennifer, Julie and Coleman. On Saturday, we went to the farm and had a ton of fun.

Michael and Coleman going through the hay bale maze

Michael running through the maze

Playing in the corn pit

Burying Michael in corn

on the hay ride

Coleman and Michael loved the hay ride

I tried so hard to get him to look at me, but he was too
 interested in everything going on behind me.

Loved the pumpkin

Cute little buddies

 On Sunday we were supposed to go to the beach, but our plans were interrupted by Miss Finley Kate. She wasn't supposed to arrive until November 4, but she had other plans. I am so glad I was down there so I could meet her. I'll post more about her tomorrow!