A night with witches

Last night we went to Gardner's Village. The month of October they decorate the grounds (and sky) with witches.

My mom and dad came with us and we found a scavenger hunt online. We completed the witch hunt but the line to redeem was too long so we gave our sheet to some children who didn't know about it. 12 and under can redeem the hunt for a 25 cent cookie.

Turns out we went on ladies night so Curtis, Dad and Max where out numbered. All of the women who attended where dressed as their kind of witch. It was definitely a night for people watching.

I had never been to Gardiner Village before. I had a great time and would suggest it to anyone. They even had a small petting zoo with pony rides and a hay maze.

So many cute shops, I think they have 26 different buildings on the grounds. We did not go into any of the shops. My mom said that would be for a different day. It was really crowded in the shops.
We had a great time and I can't wait to go back. It really got me in the mood for Halloween. I definitely going back to see their Christmas festival.

Walking

Death by chocolate

I am hosting a Papered Chef Cooking show on Wednesday October 14th at 7:00, my house. We we'll be consuming a lot of chocolate. You all are invited. Think of it as a yummy get together. We may need to start a monthly club where chocolate eaters unite.
Hope to see you there.

1st Birthday

Today we celebrated Max's fist birthday. We had a BUG party with Crazy Critter Pizza, Mud and worm pudding and inch worm cake.

Max received more presents than he knew what to do with. He received several new books (He loves books), a few stuffed animals (including a build a bear), a lot of new clothes, his first puzzle, a hand made drawing book, shoes, bath toys (we were in desperate need of), Curious George Movie, and a new walking toy (see movie on previous post).

All in all it was a really fun party filled with family and friends. A big thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate. Max loves people and having a house full was his favorite part.

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Stop growing

Don't be fooled by this baby face.

This little guy is almost all grown up.

Max will be turning 1 in a week. I have loved having a baby in our family and even though I have been sad to see each stage of infancy end, I have loved to watch him grow. I just don't want him to grow any more for another month or so. He is learning how to walk and just took his first steps on his own last week. (Luck for him, he did not do it around me). I just want him to be my baby a little bit longer.

Early Birthday Bash

We started celibrating Max's birthday a week early. We went to Pirate Pizza with his aunt Angie, Kari, uncle Jerry and Ben (Ben and Jerry...huh. I never noticed that.) and cousin Issac

We had a great time

and a GREAT pizza!

Max even had the pirate birthday song sang to him by a bunch of mates.

Isaac even got a piece of the action.

Max really liked the ice cream. So much he would grip the bowl.

Two thumbs way up for Pirate Island!