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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Halloween 2010

Where has October gone? It flew by so fast, I could hardly keep up. Goodness knows I couldn't keep up with blogging.

We took the kids to Hunter Farms. This farm is really fun, and by far the best bang for buck in the area. Maris Farms (where Ren Faire was held) gets a lot of attention because they have so many things going. Maris really does offer some fabulous activities. But when it's going to cost me $50 just to get my crew through the entry gate, and not include the corn maze or tractor rides or pumpkin purchase or any of their seriously awesome activities without additional fees.... I have to say, "See ya next Ren Faire!"

Hunter Farms cost us $10 to get in. That included the hay maze, tractor ride out to the pumpkin patch & and corn maze, and petting zoo. That's my sort of deal. If all you want are pumpkins, without a tractor ride, you don't even have to shell out the $2 per person. Walk your merry self on out to the patch. Just keep in mind you have to carry those pumpkins back, too. Their pumpkin prices were pretty good, too.

The hay maze had a slide that all the kids enjoy.

There were many children there (and parents) who did not abide by the "No running around on top of the hay maze" rule. By the way, my kids are standing where they are allowed to so they can get to the slide.

They had a miniature horse, llama, pigs, emus, and miniature donkies. Oh, and a reindeer.


Of course, there were plenty of oppurtunities for photos.
Then we got in line to take the tractor ride.
It was bumpy and fun. Then we took the kids through the little corn maze.
Then it was off to stomp in mud and choose our pumpkins! Where Potato lost a shoe.

There was lots of inspection. We had a rule; If you can't carry it out, it is not the pumpkin for you.

I really liked this pumpkin, but it was rotting on the bottom.

Eventually, all the pumpkins were chosen, and we were ready to head back on the tractor.

Once home, we wiped down the pumpkins and posed them for one last pre-mutilation photo.

Do you see all those pumpkins? The largest one is 55lbs. We spent less than $30 on pumpkins. That's pretty fabulous in my book. Just so you know just how big a 55lb pumpkin is....

Then out came the paint!


A few days after pumpkins, we baked and frosted cookies!

The week before Halloween, Jeremy and I wbrought out the knives and began carving away. The first one is mine, while the other two are his.


My little white pumpkin started looking iffy on one side, so I was leery to cut it open. Instead, I ribboned it!

It was the first to go outside, and made a little buddy.
Then it was time to add all the other wonderful pumpkins to the display.

Potato's completed pumkpin.
Bear's completed pumpkin. He really likes blue.

Pix's witchy pumpkin.

Bug's witchy pumpkin.


Then it was Halloween!!! Potato went as a puppy. I really wish I had followed through with my planto add bows on the ears. Bear went a s bat, using a costume I made for Pix two years ago. (Whoohoo!) Pix went as a kitty cat. I found great swirly fur fabric at JoAnn's for her costume. Bug went as a fallen angel. She is my carbon copy in life. Heck, she's only two years younger than when I first wore that black robe. Feck. Maybe only a year younger.

Jeremy and I went as Professor and Student.


While photos with the kiddos are positively adorable, this next shot is by far the coolest (spookiest) shot I got all night.


I really have to stop doing these monthly catch up posts. Maybe by the end of the week, I can even get up the Puyallup Fair posts. *snickers* Suuuure. ;)

I hope you all had a delightful October, however you may spend it with the ones you cherish in your life. Now we Americans get to start the build up to Thanksgiving. Goddess, give me strength.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Plethora of Pears

Remember that picture once upon a time of our very first pear of the season?

It wasn't the last of the pears. In fact, we became completely overwhemled in pears. Tonight I finally got around to posting one of the things we did with those pears.
Plethora of Pears- Cupcakes

I promise that I will be back to update this blog within the next few days. I finally was able to load pictures where I need to after weeks of frustration. Puyallup Fair 2010, pumpkin patches, painting, and cookies coming soon. Promise!

I hope.

Meanwhile, please check out my other blog, as I will hopefully be adding more updates over there as well.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

The Start to September

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On the very last day of summer vacation, it rained. It didn't just rain. It poured. This is nature kicking me in the face for thinking I could do something fun with the kids the day before school started. Isn't she a peach?

The girls started school on September 1st. I forgot the camera though, because we were running late. The girls were a few minutes late to class. Parking was insane. The lot was full. Every "No Parking" bit of curb was full. Every fence lined curb was full. The road in front of the school was lined. The entrance driveway was lined on both sides so traffic could only flow one way at a time. Buses were having trouble getting in to drop students off. People are twits. Thankfully, since I was running a little late, I was able to get a parking spot as somebody was leaving. Yay!

Anyway... I didn't get pictures of their first day. We found their classrooms and I left. Another girl in Pix's class was wearing the same shirt. Is that basis for a friendship?

Bear is officially in kindergarten this year. I did get pictures of the kids on his first day.
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He is so excited to be going to school, like a big boy. He really loves riding the bus.
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Part of what we had to buy for school supplies were boxes of tissues. I let the kids pick the boxes they would contribute, and Bear picked out one designed like a Super Hero Comic. He then insisted that his back pack have the same theme. He didn't want SpiderMan or Superman or Batman, or anything else like that. He wanted it comic book style, just like his Puffs box.

So, out came the felt, glue, and scissors. I think I'm going to sew the pieces on so I'm not worried about them coming detached. It's going to be a hassle.
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We dropped the girls off at class first, then took Bear so we could get him properly situated. When Bear got to class, he found his name tag and hung his backpack. It looked pretty funny surrounded by pink and girly backpacks. (Photo load fail. :( )Then he had to sign into class.
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Then we had to say goodbye. He was SO excited. He likes his teacher so much.
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I only teared up a little.

Sunday, September 5, 2010

August, In Retrospect

The month of August was incredibly busy. Mostly, it was busy because 4 children out of school and demanding entertainment and meals keeps things spinning. There were many movie nights.
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Potato discovered a love of drawing. Stealing pens and paper to hide in a corner like it was some secret joy she couldn't bear to share with the others.
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There was also berry picking. This property is plentiful in raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries.
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Which the children beg me nearly everyday to be allowed to go out and pick.
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Once, a large butterfly flew near the children while they were playing outside. This was hazardous. Bear hit the butterfly with a bubble wand.
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It continued to fly fine however. I followed it to where it landed elsewhere, and it rested on my hand a bit while the children gently observed.
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It flew away once it's poor little heart stopped racing from it's near death experience.

There were piggy back rides.
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And there were uncles.
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There were lots of flowers.
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And vegetables.
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And the first pears of the season.
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There were outings.
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As one woman said, "It's like the Von Trapps!"
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A trip to Port Townsend, with a side trip to Fort Warden with Rory, Dianna, and the kids.
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There were also ferry rides.
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A few tea parties.
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Running through the sprinkler was a must.
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Where we learned closing our eyes while running about with multiple children is dangerous.
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Work began on the Beetle, again.
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There was also the WA Midsummer Renaissance Faire. With barbarian trolls.
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Gentleman Rabbits.
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Fairy kitties.
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Gypsy horse riders.
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Oh, and pirates with cannons and whips.
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Of course, we dressed up, too.
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Jeremy and I also celebrated our 3rd year together.
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