Pumpkin Patch 2010

This year we started a tradition of taking Jackson to the pumpkin patch, although we didnt buy a pumpkin there because we had previously bought a couple at the grocery store. At this point he is still too little to pick out his own pumpkin anyway. It was a beautiful afternoon, about 78 degrees and sunny. We got lost on the way there but after we finally arrived it was well worth it because Jackson had a blast! I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking.....



Checking out the pumpkins. All the big ones were gone by the time we got there.




Family picture at the pumpkin patch




Grandpa teaching Jackson how to shuck corn




We found this old Radio Flyer that he rode in most of the time we were there




Petting the sheep. I had to stop him from pulling his ear. The sheep might not be as tolerant as Sugar is.




Just a close up...




Riding in the wagon through the corn maze...



Playing in the treehouse with mommy...

For other exciting news! Jackson cut his first tooth last Thursday. Grandma and grandpa noticed it while I was at work. It is a rigid little tooth on the bottom just barely poking through at this point. So far he hasnt had any typical teething symptoms like restlessness or fussiness. Lets hope they all pop up this smoothly!

Fall is in the air....

Finally, the Fall season is in full swing. Football, chili, candy corn, pumpkin spice candles, and cooler weather. I cant get enough of it! This past weekend grandma and grandpa Wolfe came to visit and got to meet Jackson for the first time. They were here for less than 24 hours but he warmed up to them very quickly. We hope to spend some time with them again, sooner rather than later. Here are some pics from their visit...





 Today I took Jackson to his first fair. We went to the Dixie Classic Fair up in Winston-Salem with Amber, Anderson, and Camden. It is the second largest fair in the state. We had a really good time and the weather could not have been more perfect. Jackson is still too little to enjoy even most of the kiddie rides but we look forward to going back next year!




Camden and Jack watching Amber and Anderson on the carousel



Jack and I on the carousel. Really the only ride he could go on

Jack waiting for the pig race to start. They ran by so fast he didnt even notice them!



Amber and Anderson on another ride

Over the past month, Jackson's walking is getting much more graceful. He is getting quicker too! He likes to climb on things now as well. We have noticed him loving on Sugar a lot lately. I really need to get a picture of him hugging her. It is a sight to see! Last week I taught him how to give kisses. So now when I say "kiss" and pucker my lips he will lean in and touch his lips to mine. We have a loveable little guy on our hands.