Church Festival

Dawson went as Batman to our church fall festival. He had a great time playing games, jumping in the inflatable bouncer, climbing the rock wall, eating pizza, and going on the hay ride down to the lake to roast marshmallows.

A good-looking Batman.

Brady excited to carry around Dawson's basket for a few minutes.

Buzz Lightyear (Seth) and Batman greeting each other.

Having fun jumping around.

Brady happy and smiling, as usual.

Dawson making his way up the rock wall. He made it about a third of the way up.

The best part about the rock wall was "flying" down.

Hay Ride

Brady excited about playing with the hay on the hay ride.

Showing me his big handful of hay.

Dawson ready for the hayride.

Brady really enjoyed playing with his glow necklace.

Me with a very handsome Batman.

Neighborhood Fall Festival

A few pictures from our neighborhood fall festival. It's small, but still fun!

Batman - I mean Dawson - posing by the ghost.

Tanner the hamburger and Batman Dawson.

All the kids lined up for the costume contest judging.

Knocking the bottles down.

Bean bag toss.

Playing the miniature golf game.

Brady LOVED this game!!

Trying to ring a coke bottle.

Big Sam 15th Anniversary

On Saturday, we attended the 15th anniversary of the big Sam Houston statue (the tallest statue of an American hero). It was a small event and not many attended, which is unfortunate because it was really nice. There was free lunch, a birthday cake for Big Sam, games for the kids, miniature Sam Houston statues that they could paint and take home as a souvenir, a band, and speakers. Plus, it's always fun to visit the giant statue.

Dawson painting his Sam Houston statue.

Showing off his rainbow colored statue. :-)

Brady happy walking around the huge wraparound porch at the visitor's center.

Happy walking around the Sam Houston statue. Do you get the picture that he's happy just to be able to walk around? Such little pleasures.

Dancing to the music from the band.

Me with my sweet Dawson!

Big Hug

Dawson and Kaelin giving each other a big hug. I love how happy and excited they are.

Coming to See You

A cute close-up of Brady as he comes to see me.

Pumpkin Patch

Some pictures of our boys in the pumpkin patch at 7 Acre Wood:

A rare picture of Dawson and Brady together.

Cute friends Dawson and Kaelin.

Kaelin and Dawson in the tractor.

Dawson pretending to drive the tractor.

Brady trying to pick up a pumpkin.

Dawson lifting a heavy pumpkin.

Looking cute sitting in the pumpkin patch.

Such a great smile!

Me and Brady.

Brady peeking through the fence.

Hat

It was chilly when we went to 7 Acre Wood so I put a warm hat on Brady. It was the first time he's worn a hat and he wasn't sure what to think about it.

Looking super cute in his hat.

When I told him to show me his hat, he bent his head down to give me a closer look.

Petting Zoo

Both boys loved visiting the animals in the petting zoo area.

Brady excitedly petting a goat.

All smiles as he walks around with the goats. They were just his size!

Dawson hanging out with one of the goats.

Brady going after one of the hens.

Chasing another one!

Petting one of the friendly cats.

Zip Line

Dawson always has a great time on the zipline.

Miniature Golf

Surprisingly, Dawson's favorite attraction at 7 Acre Wood was miniature golf. He spent more time putting balls than anything else. Brady also enjoyed walking around the course and playing with the balls.

Setting his ball down in preparation to putt.

Hitting the ball toward the hole.

Brady showing me his ball.

Putting the ball in and then taking it out of the hole.

Dawson was so sweet here. He gave Brady a putter and then put the ball down in front of him and was really encouraging him to hit the ball and cheering for him when he did it. It was a great big brother moment.