Check out Shane's tattoo! Can you tell what it is? Logan got one too but things got too busy for me to take another photo :(.
The boys got a chance to golf. If you got the ball into the jack-o-lantern you got a treat!
Logan was all about it. The guy helping was so good with the boys but I really wished Dad was there.
Logan watched and took in his lesson and then he wanted to do it on his own.
Shane wanted to do it all! I think you can see the ball in the mouth!
A friends daughter was turning 1 and the party was at the pumpkin patch! I dared to go solo. The boys were wild!! Sadly the wind was wild too.
We didn't stay long as I was snorting dust and dirt and my allergies were running wild as were the boys. I took the boys and a couple of their friends into the hay bale maze and they ditched me one too many times. I had forgotten how much the wind bothered Shane. At one point I was saying goodbye to the hosts. Logan and Shane were playing with the other kids not far away. Out of the corner of my eye I saw an orange flash RUN into the corn maze. I instantly RAN after this orange blaze. As I turned to run my suspicion was confirmed it was Shane taking off alone into the corn maze. He was running, I was running. This could be seen as funny except he had a big lead and it is easy to get lost in the corn maze. I had to catch him FAST before he took one turn too many and I couldn't find him. Of course when he heard me yelling for him and saw me running this only encouraged him to run faster. SHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANE!!!!! Ok now it is running through my head, "Don't go Shane!!"
Logan wanted to paint some pictures for Dad.
Shane seemed to have painting down and I am happy to say I think (and hope!) he is over eating crayons.
Logan and Shane were invited to their friends house to paint pumpkins!!
Tim, I wanted to make sure you saw our dearly departed pumpkins. We allowed them to turn into old lady pumpkins and then we off'd em. I did not want to risk them turning to pumpkin soup!
The neighbors were definitely watching their transformation. While the creepiness of them fit in perfectly for Halloween, we still had a couple weeks left. Guess in NM it is not wise to carve your pumpkins too early for they shall shrivel and fuzz.
A typical morning before school...
Jay has joined Jael at the local zoo! Wowzer I heard it made Natl news. Too funny here in Clovis we get real excited about some of the small things.
This bear picture is out of order. Tim -- the bears were at work digging what looked like it was on its way to being a large hole. I haven't seen them do this before. It wasn't hot and they had water in their moat. It was interesting. One finally gave up but the other one looked like it was digging to freedom.
Jay can reach much more than Jael could. He is very busy trimming the trees.
When we walked over Jay came over to greet us. He stuck his head over and took a gander at us. It was entertaining indeed.
Yep, I was more excited then they were. Logan talked about how we HAD to go see the new boy giraffe at the zoo then we got there....
the Clovis is zoo is hoping they made a love match when they added Jay to the family. I guess he was a present for Jael. HA HA HA
A shot of both. It is hard to tell but Jay is quite a bit taller. Sadly Jael's friend the goat had to change homes. I am sure she misses Mr Goat.
Here is Shane sporting Logan's soccer gear because Logan wanted NOTHING to do with it. Shane on the other hand was all about it. Yep we are the stupid parents that sign their 3 year old up for soccer who says, "NO, I don't want to play soccer!"
At least it got some use??
It is just starting to get cooler and the wind is starting to whip. When you live in Clovis and get a rare moment out of town to shop you have got to take the opportunity. The boys are enjoying their new slippers. We will see how long they fit. Logan really enjoys that he can put them on himself and fix his toes inside. Shane just loves new shoes or in this case, slippers!
He was thrilled, can you tell?
Here he is with his class on the alter up in front of everyone!
When it was his turn he held his sign high like he was supposed to! He also said his name when it was his turn! Not so easy for a shy little guy.
Each class takes a turn up on the alter. Last Friday was Logan's class! They all stood up on the later in front of all the other classes while all the classes sang several songs together. Then Logan's class sang a song and a reading. It was adorable. I felt for Logan. In the beginning he looked so scared but he was brave and did not cry and did his part! Yahoo
Logan is the third in line from his teacher. This is the boy line.
Logan just does not want to take photos anymore. Blah. Here he is giving me a silly grin..
On the tractor ride. Here when you go on the hay ride they take you way out into the corn fields to the pumpkin patch. Once you are out ot the patch everyone gets off and gets to pick out their pumpkin right from the vine. Love it.
Logan on his way out of the corn.
Logan had to check around and make sure he indeed got the best pumpkin.
Just getting some creative shots..
Shane liked the big pumpkins.
Shane gets a ride from the rancher driving the tractor. I thought he was the perfect driver as he really fit the part!
Shane walking along the hay ride trailer.
No I am not going to look at you for a photo
Shane got one of the best seats in the house until the corn started whacking us all in the face.
Here is the path we took, through the corn fields, on our ride.
Logan enjoyed checking out the plants along the way. They looked quite festive to me. I am certain there are some faux ones just like them at Hobby Lobby.
Taking a detour through the pumpkin trail.
They ran and ran through the pumpkin trail.
The pumpkin trail, the pumpkin trail, walkin' along the pumpkin trail...
If I pick one of these pumpkins out near the bottom will they all tumble???
Oh great pumpkin launcher!!! This machine shoots pumpkins (or squash, or watermelons etc) across the pumpkin field. LOOK OUT
I was entertained by the real feel of the experience.
