Monkeys and Pumpkins
Posted on 18. Oct, 2008 by Scott D in Photo Coolness
It’s that time of year again where we stuff our kids into costumes that they don’t want to wear and try to show them that by begging, they can get candy and treats. We have had a very busy week with our friends Stephanie and Ian Hurst dropping by with their friend Dave (on their way to the Grand Canyon for camping,) then the Halloween Night party at the YMCA, then the Pumpkin Festival today in Chino Valley.
The other thing our kids have been doing well, is eating all the food in the house. I have had to take them a few times to Fry’s (like Safeway but owned my the Fred Myers people,) and they always have fun. Madison picked out a couple scratcher lotto tickets for us for fun and we won $30. CHA-CHING!
We love shopping!
and I CHOMP my sister!
Madison got a new kite and it is made of paper and small bits of wood. (It won’t last long so I got her a nice one after this one dies.) She had a ton of fun with it, though!
The new kite is really flimsy
That is little Madison way back there
Madison flying her new kite
We go to the little zoo here almost once a week. They have a few cool animals and a scary collection of snakes and spiders, but Madison loves the little park where she can play and push her brother in the swing.
Madison giving Max a push at the zoo
The rest of these photos are from the YMCA and our Pumpkin Festival thingy.
My wee monkeys
Monkey Max mingles with mommy
Madison and I were in this line for the Witch
After the YMCA, we went to the Olive Garden for dinner and Max made a huge mess of himself. I took him to the manager (who was training 3 employees) and told him that I had a complaint. They all looked at me and Max as I told them with a very serious face that their spaghetti exploded on my son. They laughed.
Max at the Olive Garden before his dinner exploded all over him.
Madison LOVED her noodles
The Entrance
The Pumpkin Fair in Chino Valley
Eating and watching the band play
Mommy and Max eating lunch together
Madison was the first to start dancing.
She can dance!
The pumpkin patch was pretty huge!
Max found a good one, but it was too big.
They were so sweet today...
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christy
18. Oct, 2008
Both Madi and Max look so much bigger!! It looks like you guys had a blast.
Beth and Zach
20. Oct, 2008
Ok, I about spit out my water reading about your complaint at OG. That was too funny. The kids are as cute as ever. I can’t believe they are so big and too cute. I love their costumes.
Love you guys!
Grandma Donaldson
20. Oct, 2008
Oh, what fun you all have in sunny Arizona. The pumpkin patch was tidy. They don’t do it like at home with kids actually going into the patch with the mud and vines. No mud in AZ, I guess…. Much easier for parents.
Max looks so big and Madison so pretty.
Heather
21. Oct, 2008
The kids are so big!!! I love looking at your updates. I can’t believe that jacket is still in great shape. Anyway, only one more holiday (halloween) until we come see you!!!! I think it’s only 4 1/2 weeks left!
the incredible shrinking pumpkin | dad in arizona
28. Oct, 2008
[...] as you saw in one of the past posts, we went to a pumpkin farm and had a great time finding a nice pumpkin for the kids to carve or do whatever to. Shana (the [...]
Scott D
28. Oct, 2008
The kids are doing really well, and it is still hot here! Heather: it won’t be long until that jacket won’t fit anymore… I try to not feed these kids, but they somehow get to the food!!