We took a trip out to Howell's Pumpkin Patch last weekend with Aunt Jessie and Todd. It was in the low 80's and just beautiful. Mila really enjoyed the chickens, goats, and all the other kiddos on the farm.




















They had a lot of photo spots with wooden cut outs. Dad decided the hat would work for him since the scarecrow already had one!

She loved the straw, but she wasn't quite sure what to do with it. She kept picking it up and even managed to get a few pieces in her mouth (imagine that!). There were piles to climb on, but she wasn't ready for those yet. Maybe next year.

 

The pretty mums really grabbed her attention. She thought the flowers were there for her to pet. And yes, she did think they were pretty enough to eat as well. She didn't pick any--but she did stick out her tongue and lower her head to the flower tor taste. This girl will eat anything!

 

There were signs that said not to sit on the pumpkins... but we didn't see anything about the gourds! Todd lifted her into the wagon full of the little beauties and let her pick a few out.

What a great photo op in our small wagon of pumpkins.



One last shot as we finished up the day. The guys went inside to pay and and we waited by the pretty display outside of the barn. All in all, it was a great day. I think next year will be even more fun. Now, let's just hope the weather is just as nice next year too!



Eleven Months Old

 

Our little girl is nearing the one year mark! Notice she's wearing the bracelet that Grandma Lori got for her. Surprisingly, she left it on for the photos. It did distract her for awhile, but I think she's beginning to  realize that she's into accessories.



She still loves to walk and dance. She was in love with this manhole in the sidewalk. I think she could have stood there and played with it for hours. She felt all of the squares and tried to brush out all of the grass clippings. Such entertainment. 

She came up, paused and smileed for the photo. I think we trained her well.

Her newest accessory is this little hat. She wore it around the mall, out to  lunch, in the car and around the house. It's her new wardrobe staple.



Happy birthday daddy!

Mila is a handyman in training. She may not be ready for a hammer yet, but she loved helping her dad put together our new stand. She beat her hands on it and while daddy hammered, so she really did help.