Laundry Man

What can I say...he likes clean clothes...

Rombach's Pumpkin Farm

Not sure what this look was all about, but it cracks me up every time!
So heavy!

Even Daddy can't lift it

Mommy's little pumpkin

Maybe this one?

These look pretty good
Waiting for the train to come back around.

Mommy loves Drew so much she SQUEEZED into this tiny thing to ride around with him.

Sooo sunny!

A pretzel from Gus makes everyone happy!

After much searching we decided Rombach's was still the best pumpkin patch around, so we drove out to Chesterfield for the morning. Drew had a great time! When we first arrived it was still pretty chilly so there weren't many people. He had a great time with the HUGE pumpkins. He kept trying to lift them up, it was pretty funny. Then he became obsessed with finding the perfect pumpkin. Much like Grandma, he only liked the ones with really good stems! We took a family tractor ride around the property. All was good until the mom across from us in the wagon busted out some snacks. Needless to say Drew was NOT happy until we got off the tractor and found some pretzels

Parents as Teachers Event

First we decorated a cup to look like a face...then he poured in the dirt & grass seeds
We had to squirt in some water for the seeds. It's like a chia pet!

Looking for the animals

On a scavenger hunt trying to find some birds, worms, frogs, and leaves.

Drew finally made it to the swings!

So Happy!

We took Drew to Quail Ridge Park for a Parents as Teachers "Nature Babies" morning. We had a great time. He was able to plant some grass, play with dough, make leaf rubbings, play some duck games, and go on a scavenger hunt. They had so many activities! Once he figured out we were in a park all he wanted to do was swing. So we didn't get to stay long to play with the other kids, we took a little walk to find some swings!

Monkey Joe's

Drew & Gracie
TROUBLE!

Notice Ella taking out Gracie!

Drew might have been in a little over his head with this one!

Sara, Gina, and I took the kids to get flu shots this morning. As a little reward we took them to Monkey Joe's afterward to let them burn off a little energy since it's so yucky rainy outside. It was Drew's first time there. He had so much fun going up and down the slide. He was a wild man. The shot must have wore him out a little bit because he was ready to go after about 30 minutes- very unusual for Drew! We took the kiddos to Pizza Street for lunch when we left. What a fun day for them!

Here's a little video of my wild man!

Finger Paint

Drew's first masterpiece!
Graduated to using a brush

A little of this and a little of that

Can I taste it mom?

Woops...just a little on my belly

The Easter Bunny brought Drew some fingerpaints and I am just now brave enough to get them out. In true Connie fashion I stripped Drew down to his diaper, had wet rags ready to go, and placed a huge drop cloth on the floor under his high chair. Apparently finger paints aren't near as messy as I remember them. Not only did he keep it on the paper except for a few little spots, he wasn't wild about getting his fingers messy and preferred to use the brush! There is no denying that Drew is my son! :) Here's a little video of him painting as well.

Zoo with Mommy

Trying to catch the turtle in the Children's Zoo
FOOD- Drew found his favorite place

Checking out the elephants

Riding the train

Rough self portrait, lol!

He was a little cold so he told me to put his hood up- he's bossy little guy!

He had to point out all the body parts as he rode

One tired little guy on the drive home!

For those of you that know me well you know that this is a HUGE accomplishment for me! Not only was I able to actually find the Zoo all by myself, but I was able to stay awake in the car for more than 20 minutes. I'm not sure that has EVER happened. We had the best time. The weather was perfect, there was no one at the Zoo, and Drew was in the BEST mood. He's so much fun and today just reminded me how lucky I am to be his mommy!

Butterfly House

Couldn't resist...how cute!

Drew stole Ella's snacks!

Drew & Mommy

Sara & Ella went with us to visit the Butterfly House while Mommy was on cycle break. We had a great time. The butterflies were very active and landed on the kids several times. When we were finished we walked over to the carousel and Drew LOVED riding the horses. Then we stopped for lunch at McDonald's. What a perfect day to be 1!

Future Rock Star

Uncle Brad & Amanda had us all over for dinner. Uncle Brad let Drew play with his drums and Drew was in heaven. Papa joined in on the fun to show Drew how to score some points on the video game. It's a little dangerous to get too close while he's rockin!

Mole Hunting

Our yard has recently been invaded by moles! Jeff is out there nightly moving traps, stomping down tunnels, and trying to catch them. Not far behind his his right hand man. We'll see who catches one first! :)