The Farm

This afternoon after Jason got off work we all headed to The Farm in Snohomish, WA where we had a whole lotta fun for $12!

 The donkey

 Getting closer to see the animals.

 An ice chest full of trout at the fishing stand. Shelby said "Ewhhh" when I opened it! Haha

 Shelby loved the ducks! They had duck races too.

 Once again, hiding from the camera.

 Getting her face painted. 

 She was such a good girl and held very still.

 A pumpkin with glitter....pretty!

 Going for a ride in the "Cow Train".

 They went way down the field and zig zagged thru the corn. It made me nervous when I couldn't see her even though she had a seat belt on. 

 Jason caught my shadow waving.

 And she's back! 

 Time to pick a pumpkin!

 It was so cute watching her carry it!

 A little pumpkin for a little girl.

 Family Pic

 Shelby holding a sweet little kitten in the Petting Zoo.

 Apple picking! This was a first for Shelby and I.

This is my "Jason, don't take my picture!" look.

 Shelby got right in there. 

 She kept saying "Sheep, sheep!".

 I asked her if she wanted to sit in the tractor and before I could finish my sentence she climbed right up all by herself.

She was saying "Drive car, drive car." We said, "No Shelby, it's a tractor." But she didn't care :)

 This was the best! They had just fed the cows and they stood right at the fence for her. 

 She sweetly petted and talked to them. 

 Notice her very muddy boots? There were puddles here and there and I would ask her to please go around them. Every time, without fail, she would go out of her way to jump in them! She's a fun girl who enjoys life!

 Just working the day away haulin' pumpkins.

 The hot air balloons we saw driving home and I insisted Jason take a pic of!

 Scenic drive

 The leaves are changing brilliant colors!

 Our Sonic

 Happy and still energetic

 

The gorgeous apples we picked! Now I just need to decide what to make. Any thoughts?

 Holding her pumpkin.

 

The cow

 

 The "Cow Train"

 

 The slide inside the hay maze

 

 The ducks

Dorthy and more!

Friday, Oct 28th, our apartment had a Halloween Party in the club house/entertainment room for the residents. They had games, a fun craft, "fishing for treats", refreshments, and more.

 Here is Shelby as Dorthy from the Wizard of Oz

(minus the basket and dog)

 Here she is post-party. She ran around with the other kiddos, ate candy, screamed & squealed, and had a blast!

 She was not cooperating and standing by the scarecrow to take a pic. Hence the grin. That is a content grin of disobedience! 

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 Then this morning, Saturday the 29th, Shelby was still sporting her mangled braids. :) 

Supposed to be eating her oatmeal and instead playing with stickers. 

My Mom used to let us do this as kids and we loved it. Shelby...not so much. She didn't like the shaving cream on her hands. I'll give it a little while and then try it again.

Music, baking, and rain.

That's what today has consisted of and it has been a wonderful day - Fall Style!

For starters, this morning Shelby and I went to her 2nd music class. I am really enjoying the chance to be with her and what he interact with kids her own age. She seems to really be enjoying it. She especially likes when the parachute comes out!

 She did not want me to take her pic! She told me no and covered her eyes. 

 Yes, I know it is cold and those sure are sandals. At this age, I'm just lucky she lets me put "somewhat" appropriate outfits on her. We are in WA not Antarctica; she won't get frostbite. That's my stand and I'm sticking to it! :) Now that I'm through being unnecessarily defensive lets move on shall we?

 These are the Carmel Stuffed Apple Cider Cookies that I was inspired to make after finding them on Pinterest. I am becoming slightly addicted to this website. Will talk more on this and all the inspiration I have found later. :)

They are yummy and really get me in the Fall mood. Jason is going to have some happy co-workers tomorrow as I am sending most with him.

The rain held off for most of the day but now it is slow and steady. My eyes are already droopy due to a late night of classwork. All 3 of us are snuggling up to watch a movie now. I hope you have a wonderful evening as well.......

I'm in love....

.....with a coffee shop! Gotcha ;)
Some of the ladies in my MOPS group have been raving about this little coffee shop (that will remain anonymous). They said that it is very kid friendly.

So yesterday after our errand I decided to pop in and see if it was so. Boy was it!
For the kiddos they have an art easel with a huge roll of paper, crayons, books, toys, a train table, a little kid table, stuffed animals, GERM-X, and high chairs.

For the parents they have a cozy couch, tables and chairs, christian literature, local publications, and magazines.
The food is reasonably priced and MOPS moms get a discount! Heck yes :)
The environment is great! They are friendly and keep their shop very clean and tidy. I also love the uplifting (including christian) music softly playing in the background. And the thing is...the kids are so happy playing that you can actually hear it! How great is that?! :)

Needless to say.....  I. Will. Be. Back. Soon.