Happy Fall

This weekend Mommy and I have been enjoying the fall season together. Last night I got to carve my pumpkin and today we went to Hovander Park to enjoy the fall colors.

Carving my pumpkin was really fun and I loved sticking my hands way inside my pumpkin and pulling out the guts. They were so squishy. I tried eating the guts at first but I quickly learned that they really don't taste that good! I guess I should have listened to Mommy. She tried to warn me. Once we got the pumpkin all cleaned out Mommy carved a smiley face on him and then we put the candle in and turned out all the lights for the candlelighting ceremony. His glowing face lit the room and Mommy and I hugged in delight of our job well done.

Dare me to eat these pumpkin guts?

Yuck, this didn't taste all that good!

Gee, I guess I should have gotten a smaller pumpkin, I could lose my arm in this thing!

Good job carving the eyes Mom, it's just what I had in mind!

Hi Mr. Pumpkin, aren't you just cute!

A beautiful fall Sunday at Hovander Park

Look at all the pretty leaves Mom. Can I eat them???

Peek-a-Boo!

Look at all the animals, aren't they cute?

A Day at the Pumpkin Patch

Today was a beautiful autumn day and we couldn't think of a better way to spend it than a day at the pumpkin patch. Mommy and Grandma Porter took me to Stoney Ridge Farm to search out the perfect pumpkin. We took a ride on the hay wagon out the pumpkin patch and searched and searched until we found just the right one. Along the way we picked lots of squash too and before long there wasn't much room left in the wheel barrow for me. After we picked our pumpkins we got to visit the farm animals and then stopped for a quick picnic lunch. It was so much fun and I can't wait to carve my pumpkin with Mommy and Daddy.

"Look at all the pumpkins Mom!!"

Here we go on the wagon ride to the pumpkin patch

"What do you think of this one?"

Me and my Mommy

Me and Grandma Porter

"There's not much room in here for me Mom!"

Fun times in Sunny California

Well we just got home from San Diego, California and what a fantastic vacation we had. The sun was hot, the water cool, and the activities endless. Mommy and Daddy took me to so many fun places and we loved the vacation so much that none of us were ready to come home. Let me share some of the highlights of our vacation.

This was my first time on an airplane and man, was I ever excited. Mom and Dad bought me a small plane to play with and showed me pictures of airplanes to get me ready. Once I got to the airport I was ready to get on the plane.

"Is it time to go yet?"

Here is how Daddy got me around the airport without a stroller. Fun!!!!!

`"Come on Dad, let's get on the plane!"

"Look at the mountains Mom?"

The next day after arriving in California we went to Legoland. It was a fun park and I even got to go on some rides. I especially liked the water park they had. I ran through the fountains and got really, really wet but it was so much fun. People were stopping to watch me because I was laughing so hard. Here are some pictures from Legoland.

"Help, I'm being eaten by a Lego Lion!"

You didn't know we were going to New York City did you? Actually this was a miniature replica made out of legos. They had all the major cities in the United States and it was so cool.

Hey, these lego dudes are just my size!

"Daddy, will you help me build a lego house?"

The next day was spent on the beaches of California. Our resort was on Mission Bay were the water was calm but we were only 2 blocks from the Pacific Ocean so we did spend time there also. I got to watch guys surf and the seagulls attack our lunch. Oops, nobody told Dad not to leave our lunch unattended! Oh well we all got a good laugh.

Here we are by our resort enjoying a beautiful day.

With the weather nearing 90 degrees the Pacific Ocean was a perfect place to stay cool. I loved splashing in the waves.

Beach Bum!

After a long day at the beach I came back and relaxed on our balcony. Life is rough huh?

The next two days were spent at SeaWorld. Mom and Dad thought I might be to young to enjoy it but we all had a great time. We rode some rides together, watched the Shamu and dolphin show and played at the water park. It was such a fun time and despite the hot weather I handled it well.

Here I am on the airplane ride with Daddy.

Feeding the dolphins was great fun. Daddy bought me some fish and I got to feed and pet the dolphins. When I get bigger Mom and Dad say they will take me back so I can swim with them.

Here I am getting ready to watch the 4D Sesame Street Show. We all had to put on these funny glasses but the show was fun. I look pretty cool in these glasses don't you think??

This was my favorite thing of all, the water fountains! They would randomly go off and it was so much fun waiting for the water to squirt out. It was also a good way to stay cool.

Here is a cute picture of one of the seals relaxing in the sun. We also got to feed the seals fish and they came right up to me barking and fighting over the fish.

I also got to meet the Sesame Street characters which was really cool. Here I am with Ernie. He gave me a great big hug!!!

Here we are on the last day of our vacation. We are sad to leave but are thankful for a wonderful vacation full of fun and great memories.