Visit to the Pumpkin Patch

What a beautiful day it turned out to be to go for a drive to the Pumpkin Patch and enjoy seeing the life on the farm. I think Brenna had fun seeing the animals, but she wasn't able to experience getting to close to them.

It was a look from a distance but it kept her intrigued.

However when it came to the roosters she could get close down and personal.
It was hard to pull her away as she was watching so intently.

Our next venture was the hay ride out to the pumpkins. Brenna had fun,and certainly rode styling. Many commented on the little fashion diva, but as we rode closer to the sea of orange she was very anxious to get off and go find the perfect pumpkin.

So many to choose from, it can get very confusing, but it really needed to be the right size, shape, and color.

She tried them out by sitting on them,

Lifting them, Smelling them, and even kissing some.


This green one fascinated her, but then it soon got put back down for another little one to soon pick up.
She of course took the time to pose for some fun pictures along the way.


Then came the hayride back to where we started, and to get some lunch, hot dog for her, and BBQ pulled pork sandwich for Randi and I. Then of course kettle corn for the ride home.



The drive back home she was very content with her perfect little pumpkin that she could hold, carry, kiss, or whatever. It was a perfect day!

Grama the great

Saturday after having a great time at the pumpkin patch we went over to see Grama the great (Brenna's great grama DeRoest). It was quite a busy place with allot of faces she had never seen before, but she seemed to have fun watching people, or playing with the toys. While grampa D. was out in the backyard BBQ -ing the steaks we wandered the yard so she could enjoy the sunshine, as well as smell the flowers. Something she always seems to make time to do. We could all learn from this example.

Fun at the Children's Museum

Friday the 15th was a busy day at the Children's Museum with Brenna, Randi, JoAnna and I. It was such a beautiful sunny day and very fun to watch Brenna as she roamed through the museum at the various rooms and stations.
She seemed to enjoy the "Water Works",

and "Clay Studio" the most, but it didn't stop her from venturing to all the other areas to experience the joy of climbing, jumping, building, touching, sliding, & driving.

"Vroom Room" had a bus, and ambulance with buttons, and flashing lights.


"All Aboard" It was fun for Brenna to look out the telescope at the bottom of the ship, and see us on the outside.
Or view through the port holes.

"Baby's Garden" had an area to slide, water stream to touch, a fish tank to look at, a water bed to jump, even though the sign said to sit or lie down, the children found it much more fun to jump.


"Building Bridgetown" had a tree house to climb up to, with gears to play with.
"Grasshopper Grocery & Butterfly Bistro" the children could go around and do there own shopping. Brenna decided to try out some of the produce, however it wasn't the same as at Papa Toner's house.As much as Brenna loves dogs, I don't think "The Pet Hospital" was real enough for her to get much from it. She likes more action from those cute furry animals.


"The Wonder Corner"

By the time we got to the "Tinkertoy" room Brenna was pretty tired, so went through that room very quick. She didn't have any desire to even play with the tinkertoys. She managed to make it out to the car, but once it started she fell fast asleep for a very peaceful ride home.

A Birthday Surprise !

I was so excited when Randi and Brenna decided to come here to Portland this weekend as my Birthday gift.
With the kids living so far away, I don't see my grand babies as often as I'd like and they all change so much so fast. Of course when children are at this stage of life change is a constant.

I can't say that Brenna was excited to see me at the airport. I look different in person, than from the computer on Skype. So when she saw me walking toward her at the airport she started backing up. I knew then not to approach her too fast. Though it didn't seem to take too long before she was calling out "Grama D."

Their flight arrived on Thursday night about 9:00 pm, and as they walked into the door at the house Brenna walked straight over to the toys that were off in the corner of the living room, not even in sight. It was like a magnet drew her straight to it. She was so not ready to go to bed, which gave me a little time to get down and play with her. Her eyes went directly to the pumpkin, and from then on the pumpkin light needed to be on day and night, she would tell me "pumpkin on." She didn't think much of the building blocks, but the rocking horse seemed to be enjoyed, and drew her attention quite a bit.
Occasionally the rocking chair got attention as well.
Grampa decided to get Brenna's attention by making her chocolate chip cookies. Something she has never had, and I'm not to sure that she will have more any time soon. Randi has really tried to not introduce her to sugar, which is something I can really appreciate. None of us need the poison in our bodies, yet everything has sugar in it. Who say's that we don't have an addiction? As one of our patients said at work, "but it's so yummy".

Happy birthday Grama D!

 

We think you're faBOOlous too!

Thanks for all that you do and for being so special to all of us. We love you lots and miss you too.

Hugs from Texas. :-)

More pictures of Parker

Well I think Chelsea looks amazing for just having such a healthy cute baby boy.

As you can see Ethan is very excited about his new brother that he has been very patiently anticipating. Hopefully this enthusiasm will be enough to last a lifetime.


Such a sight to see a little miracle come into this world all peaceful and content with a wonderful family that is full of love.


This picture of this family of 4 would be perfect with a beautiful momma in white sitting at there side.

Yes, Parker is such a joy, and wonderful addition to this family, and we look forward to meeting him.