Painting and Carving our Pumpkins

I thought it would be fun for Cooper to paint his pumpkin rather than carve it this year. He would have all the control he wanted instead of begging me or Chad for the knife to cut! My idea worked out great...he absolutely loved painting his pumpkin and wanted to make sure it looked just right (in his eyes). We set up our paint shop in the backyard and Coop and I painted away.

We saved the BIG pumpkin for Chad to carve with Cooper later. So really, we got the best of both worlds!

Just the beginning of a special painted pumpkin

The two of us painting together

Getting it just right!

Done with the pumpkin - time to paint the paper!

It was getting a little chilly outside - this is his cold face - plus a little body shake to go with!

Carving time!

Uh oh, Daddy!

Digging for the seeds and the goo!

Doing some major organizing with the seeds - this bowl - no this bowl...and so on!

The finished products...

Cooper's, Mommy's and Daddy's!

The Pumpkin Patch

We went to the Pumpkin Patch this past weekend and Cooper had a blast. I think he had more fun with the blow up slide and all the baby animals than the pumpkins but a great time indeed.

The two of us as we arrived

Climbing up

Sliding Down

Walking with Daddy to see what else they could find

Little piggies in there!

The rope swing

Finally found the perfect "punkin"

Trying to get the perfect grip so he doesn't drop it

Goodbye Pumpkin Patch!

Oktoberfest in Campbell

We usually try to head out to Oktoberfest each year in Campbell. This year we only went for like 45 minutes...it was WAY WAY WAY too crowded. Especially with a little boy who likes to walk all by himself - which I think is a positive thing - but in a packed crowd full of people makes me a bit nervous. We got to hang out in the kid area for a bit and let Cooper enjoy some of the blow up toys. We walked around the arts and crafts - Cooper got a new toy - a bubble machine...loves it of course! Since we were planning on eating at the festival, instead we decided to go over to Santana Row and get a burger at The Counter. Yummy! Turned out to be a fun afternoon for us all.

I still have a hard time understanding that we have a child that can go in tunnels and climb up to go down slides all by himself! Here he is...Mr. Independent!

Showing off his new bubble toy

My two loves

at Santana Row playing in the fountain...lining up the rocks - making sure the other boy doesn't mess them up!

My two boys again...love them!

Legally Blond the Musical

A few months ago I was reading some great reviews on Legally Blond the Musical. I love musicals but never really have the chance to go. This time, instead of waiting, I called my mom and asked if she would want to go, she said "yes", so then we of course invited sister! We also ended up going with my mom's wonderful friend Lora from work! It turned out to be such a wonderful day! We went to PF Changs for lunch in Sacramento and then to the matinee show! A fun girls day with a wonderful musical to keep us thoroughly entertained! I'm so glad we went!

Mom, Me and Sister before we left the house

My boy and I! He got to stay home with Papa and Daddy - fun boys day, too!

Sisters, outside the theatre

The screen before the show began

Mom and Sister

Meeting Baby Logan Langdon!

Welcome to the world baby Logan!

Logan James Langdon was born on August 28th, joining big sister Samantha and Mommy Michelle and Daddy Jeromy! Congrats to you all!

We finally were able to meet him at the beginning of October. He is absolutely precious! I think he looks a lot like his Daddy. So fun for them to now be a family of 4! Sam will be a wonderful big sister!

Chad and baby Logan

A closer view of the handsome little boy

Cooper being so big and holding his little cousin

My turn now!

Sam had a great time with Cooper visiting - she loved dressing him up!

Haha! Silly kids! Loved meeting Logan and seeing all the Langdons!

October Stockton Visit

We took another trip to Stockton, unfortunately, my parents were out of town this weekend so we were unable to spend time with them but we wanted to go because my cousin Steven was home from the Navy for a bit. Mallory came home from Fresno for the weekend so it was nice to be able to spend some time with her. We spent Saturday at my Aunt Verna's house - swimming and catching up with Family. Cooper had a fun time playing with Damien - it's been fun to see them start playing together more as they get older.

Damien, Coop and Chad testing the pool water

Coop being a cheeseball on the motorcycle

Coopie and his Auntie Mall Mall

That evening, Sheri and Isaiah, (Matt and Mall's good friends from elementary through high school) came over with their baby Max! He is 8 months old! It was fun to see Coop's reaction to a little baby! Below you will see - he copied what Max did by sticking a truck in his mouth...silly boy!

Mallory and Baby Max

Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival

Chad, Cooper and I spent Saturday at the Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival. There was lots of yummy food, arts and crafts and a fun kids area for Cooper to enjoy! On Sunday I volunteered at a booth for work - so it was fun to be able to walk around the day before and see what all was there. A nice day to spend a great day outside!

Riding the choo choo! Cooper's favorite!

Coop even got his own train whistle... I think that thing was in his mouth the WHOLE day!

Santa Clara Fire Truck - note - whistle still in mouth!

Goin' Fishin' - I totally remember doing this as a kid

Riding the swings

I don't know what you would call this carni ride...but he enjoyed it.