why we really love monkey joes...

On our cold and rainy Saturday morning, we enjoyed going to Monkey Joe's to play...and of course, eat ice cream. What else is there to do on a cold rainy day? :)

I think this is really why we love Monkey Joe's...




Here, Mommy was trying to take a picture of us both looking, but Brady was clearly mad that he wasn't getting a lick at the moment! Me...well...I am just smiling!
Sure was a fun family morning!

averie's fall festival

Before leaving for my (Averie's) fall festival at preschool, Mommy had to take a few pics of us. You know, since she doesn't have any recent ones! :) Here is Brady...

And...here I am...ready for school...and the fall festival!

And, one of Mommy's many attempts of the 2 of us...this is the best we got! :)

At my fall festival...getting a tattoo from the tattoo artist, my Aunt Helen!

Me with my pumpkin tattoo!

Then, Aunt Helen "talked" Brady into getting his first tattoo also...at 15 months of age! :) He thought it was a sticker...until it wouldn't come off. He just kept staring at it.

Bean Bag Toss in a pumpkin!

And, Brady was at the coloring table...STILL fascinated with his tattoo (or wondering why it wouldn't come off)!

He gave up...and just enjoyed coloring!

...and more coloring...

Then, I got my face painted...

...with a butterfly, my favorite animal!

Then, it was back to the tattoo table for a few more additions...including a big pumpkin on my belly! Hee hee!

On to some more fall festival games...winning lots of candy and toys!

Other than coloring, Brady was most entertained by the sand box. Of course, there were toy prizes in there, but he didn't care...he just wanted to dig in the sand. I think he was looking for his beloved yellow shovel from the summer. Remember that?

So, I came along and helped him play in the sand.

But, I was quickly steered away by more games and prizes!

Time for the cookie decorating...one of my fave things at the fall festival!

I even got to lick the frosting right off my knife...don't look, Mommy! :)

A few sprinkles...

And, a bite for Brady...before I ate the rest. Yummy!

Last station...pumpkin decorating. I picked my pumpkin out...and enjoyed decorating it!

Me & my pumpkin!

What a fun fall festival!

sporting a mohawk...just for the day...the cute smile, well, that's for life!

Here I (Brady) am...sporting a mohawk for the day. My hair is getting too long to spike up, so Mommy thought it'd be cute to try and do a mohawk. Too cute, huh? But, that smile...well, that's been a work in progress. Mommy can now say, "Show me that smile, Brady" and this is what I do. So, the mohawk may come and go, but that smile...well, it's forever!

Oh, and I love playing with cash registers...



And, one last smile...

having fun at home...

Enjoy some of these random pics taken while being at home...

Here I am wearing a Campbell Camels t-shirt. Yes, this is where my Mommy went to college, and she had a wonderful time. But, what makes this shirt even cooler is that this shirt was given to my cousin, Andrew, when he was born. He is 11 years old now! Then, my cousin, Zach, wore it. He is 8 years old. Then, my Aunt Cindi saved it for a few years and gave it back to my Mommy last year for me to wear when I got big enough. How cool is that? Thanks, Aunt Cindi. Mommy loves it!

Brady & I love watching cartoons in our jammies on Saturday mornings...it's a tradition in our house. :)

I had my very good friend and 2 doors down neighbor, Emily, come over one day to play. We were having so much fun coloring...and playing with baby dolls...and doing all sorts of other fun girly things together!

We're such good buddies!

And, here is my (Averie) thought..."This is how this toy should be used, right"? Brady is doing a great job finally pushing ME around the house :)

Daddy giving Brady a "push" on the scooter!

Home is such a great place to be!

pickin' pumpkins

Hi Everyone ~ We sure have had a busy few weeks...Brady turning 15 months old, Daddy's birthday, preschool pictures, a trip to the children's museum in Greensboro (yes, again...that's how much we loved it!), and a trip to Patterson Farms. Enjoy our pictures!

Here we are at Patterson Farms. We've never been in the fall to pick pumkins...we've only picked yummy strawberries here. So, we were pretty excited. Here I am...of course, with the sun right in my eyes!

And, one of Brady...

Could his precious face be any cuter? (Mommy added that...not me :))

And, with one Mommy & us

Before we took a wagon ride and picked pumpkins, we got to walk around, see the animals, play on the playground, play on the farm equipment, and eat lunch. Brady saw this picture of the bunny, and he walked right up to it and gave it a kiss...so cute!

Then, he found this big golf cart and LOVED it, especially when he found the horn button...

Go Brady!

Me...well, I chose the tractor, of course :)

At the playground, they had these mini versions of John Deere equipment, so Mommy used that as a photo opportunity...
Brady often checks throughout the day to make sure his bellybutton is still where it needs to be!

And...another one of Brady...relaxin' on the tractor!

Now...my turn on the tractor!

I also got to swing on this "horse" swing. It was fun!

After playing for a while, we had lunch. Afterwards, we played some more. Here, my cousin, Jackson, and I were taking a little rest.

Our group...Brady (15 mo), Me (3), Jackson (3), & Brayden (6)

We were also quite entertained by watching the animals...and the tractors!

Having fun!

Brady watching all the action going on, too!

And, watching together, too!

Time to feed the animals. We got to feed a peacock right out of the cup! It was exciting!

After watching me, it was Brady's turn!
He LOVED it, too! In fact, he didn't want to let go of the cup afterwards, but it was time to for the wagon ride and pick pumpkins!

Wagon ride time!

And, finally...time to pick a pumpkin. So many choices... ...maybe this one...

Brady walks around looking at all the "balls," as he called them!Maybe this one looks good...

...checking it out...

...maybe this one...

Here it is...my pumpkin!

Getting to know his pumpkin!

Meanwhile, I am still deciding...

And...look what I found!

Me & my pumpkin

I sat with my pumpkin (& the one I picked for Daddy) just watching everything going on!
Smile for Mommy!
This time...a smile & a pose for Mommy!
Brady still figuring out the whole pumpkin thing out!
"Look, Momma!"

This is the look he gave as he watched Brayden & Jackson run around!

And, a sweet smile for Aunt Courtney!

Then, finally one for Mommy!
1st of many attempts for the picture...

And, the best attempt...me & Brady!

I think Brady was having a "chat" with his pumpkin.

Me sporting Mommy's sunglasses...

...while Brady takes one last look at all the pumpkins!

What a great day!