Pumpkin' Patchin'

Greg and I ventured out to the pumpkin patch this year since it has become a tradition. Even though we already have a gigantic pumpkin sitting on our front porch already (thanks Grandpa from Summerland) we still really enjoy taking the kids to pick out pumpkins of their own. This year the rule for pumpkin selection was if you can't carry it then you can't have it. This made for an entertaining pumpkin selection process in the patch. Here are the boys with their final selections. As you can see they are both carrying their own pumpkins...rules are rules you know! (We helped them carry their pumpkins don't worry!)

Here is what Grandpa from Summerland needs to shoot for next year....this HUGE pumpkin! Good luck Grandpa....got any steroids?

Zay really liked this pumpkin. Especially since he fell off it! Alas it was too big and he couldn't carry it. But enjoyed sitting on it anyways.

Noah really wanted this one.....he liked that he looked monstrous standing on it.....too bad he could not carry it so it was left there....he was sad...the pumpkin that is!

Finally, what's a trip to the pumpkin patch without having them stick their heads through some wood cut-out. There were many to choose from but we thought our little pumpkins should be.... well little pumpkins.

The Games Of The 4th Olympiad

Noah decided he wanted to have a "sports" themed party....we expanded on it and and made it an Olympics themed party. The kids seemed to have fun. We had events which included the discus (aka Frisbee throw into a hula-hoop), the 100 meter dash, the triathalon (aka crawl through a tunnel, run backwards, and then run forwards), and a ball on spoon race (not sure what that should be called). Here are some pictures from the Games.....they ended up backwards for some reason. Oh well.
So, here is a picture of Noah's cake made by Auntie Cindi....I'm not sure if you can see it but she made a podium with three guys made out of icing on it....plus olympic ring cupcakes and medal cupcakes (gold, silver, and bronze). Thanks Auntie Cindi....as always it was amazing!

After the Games were over we had medal ceremonies with gold medals given to all the participants. Here is a group shot of all the kids with their medals (except Isaiah who tried to eat his and wasn't a fan of having it on his neck).

This is a shot from the 100 meter dash.....Noah's pretty quick. I guess that's what happens when you turn 4...you get faster!

Isaiah and some of the younger Olympians preferred the triathalon....mostly just climbing through the tunnel. So much that they just kept budging and climbing through the tunnel.

Finally a shot of Noah and the "Ball on Spoon" race. It was a great Olympics and thanks everyone for participating. It was amazing to see the difference between Noah's 3rd Birthday and 4th Birthday....last year he wouldn't venture downstairs till after the party had started and this year he was right in there. My baby is growing up!

Noah Is 4!

So, our little guy isn't so little anymore. Noah turned 4 yesterday! Hooray! We had a big Olympic party (pictures to come) for him and all his friends.

Here is Noah first thing in the morning opening up his present from Greg and I.

Here he is with his "Special" Birthday cereal....Lucky Charms. He's always wanted to try them so I got a box for his birthday. As you can tell, the sugary cereal didn't affect him at all! HA!
Here he is playing with his new Leapster (the present we got him). It was a great day full of friends, presents, and food! We are so thankful for Noah and all the joy he brings to our family. We love him so much. Happy 4th Birthday Noni Bear!