Boo at the Zoo!

We did this last year and it was a lot of fun....
The boys got to trick or treat a few days early at the zoo- one more day to wear their costumes, too.
We spent the day with my friend, Sharla, and her two kiddos. The zoo was crowded but the weather was perfect. :)
After the zoo, we had an early dinner at Qdoba! Yum!

My boys at Boo at the Zoo, 2011

Anderson Farms visit with Grandma Sharp

Grandpa and Grandma Sharp surprised the boys! They got into town on Sunday, October 23rd.
On Monday- Grandma and I took the boys to the pumpkin patch while Daddy and Grandpa went golfing. It was such a nice day- and with SNOW in the forecast for Wednesday, we figured it would be the best day.
We love the pumpkin patch!

We went on a wagon ride, the boys (and Grandma) rode the petal cars, we went through the hay maze and corn maze, fed the animals and had lunch. Fun day at the patch, as always!

Family {photos}!

These are my favorites. Austin (being 2!) made this afternoon very, um, difficult. ;) It's okay, we'll try again next year. I really want to have a successful photo shoot in the Fall- it's my favorite time of year.

I really like this one- even with the vanilla wafer cookie in A's hand! 

Austin was ALL happy and smiles at dinner this evening, though! Go figure.

We ate at Sam's in Denver and it was soooo good! This place has been on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. 

Peyton and Brendan loved the game room and Austin was content being a goofball at the table.

 these smiley face fries are the cutest- and pretty tasty. 

coloring his paper hat.

our new pet {hamsters}

Meet Ellie and Stella.
The boys are way psyched! :)

These little girls are SO adorable! This is going to test P and B-- these little ladies are their responsibility.

We got them each a little ball to put them in so they can run around. So cute.

Football Saturdays

I realized today as I was taking pictures at Brendan's last flag football game, that I haven't added any pictures on our blog. He has really enjoyed playing this Fall and is eager to start tackle football. I'm not sure that I am, but I have time to get used to the idea. He is really pretty good at it. He made some new friends and he really learned a lot.

These are from his last game today, 10/15.

 The whole team sprayed their hair blue! What spirit!

 Brendan playing quarterback.

 Brendan's handoff- touchdown!!!

The team victory line- the team loves this part!

CIRCUS time!!

So fun! Our first EVER visit to the circus with the boys, September 29th @ the Denver Coliseum. All 5 of us had a blast!
A few of my favorite photos...

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey-- FULLY CHARGED!
Favorite acts:
The elephants (Austin)
The cannon! (Peyton and Brendan) "The guy was on FIRE!"

"tire swing" park

Having fun at the "tire swing" park in Westminster. We've been playing at this park since 2006- the boys love it because of the rock climbing wall and the tire swing. ;)

This was Austin's first time playing here and he loved it just as much as his big brothers!

**just a side note- P and B used to BOTH fit on this darn tire swing TOGETHER! Not anymore! Not even close...

A Day Out With Thomas, 2011

Austin and I had such a fun morning together. This little guy loves choo-choos. He also loves to name EVERYTHING that he sees. He is doing so good repeating words that he hears. When we got to the parking lot near the train museum where Thomas was, we had to ride a shuttle bus for about a mile. Austin was so excited about the "boose" (bus). It was pretty cute. A new word for him! He enjoyed the short ride over.
Once we got there, we walked around to the different tents. There was a tent for Thomas and Friends tattoos. Mommy got one thinking Austin would then be okay getting one, but no. He did NOT want one. Oookay- on to the miniature train track. This part of the museum is always there, but they added a "little Thomas" engine. It was pretty neat and Austin didn't want to leave...

Austin and Zack watching the miniature trains go by...

Once I got him to move on, we went to the Imagination tent to play with the wooden trains. That was a big hit with Austin, too. We got our first "scavenger hunt" stamp at this tent.

Next up was the petting zoo. The animals here were so cute! They even had a pony and a donkey. Aww. Austin loved it and tried to pet them all!

After petting all the cute (and smelly) animals, it was almost time to see Thomas. We were looking forward to the train ride. Austin needed a sucker to pass the time in line. ;)

And then the train ride. Yay, Thomas!

After the train ride, we went to Story Time. We decided NOT to wait in the very long line to get a picture with Sir Toppem Hat. We went shopping in the gift shop instead. Austin got a little wooden caboose that said "Day Out with Thomas 2011" as a souvenir.

Our picture with Thomas! (thanks for taking this picture, Kim!!)

I had so much fun with you this day, Austin!! We both had a blast! I absolutely love watching you play and get excited about something that you love. You are such a fun little bubby!! I will cherish these memories always!