Last Saturday we ventured out for our annual trip to the pumpkin patch. In years past we've gone to a couple different farms in Snohomish. This year we thought we'd try a new one. So we went online and found Fairbanks Farm in Edmonds.
Low and behold, right in the middle of a neighborhood in the Edmonds/Lynnwood/Picnic Point area is a family owned farm. The big draw to this farm was that everyone got a cup of food to feed to the chickens, ducks and other birds, including mean peacocks that tried to eat all the food. There were little piglets that were only about two weeks old. They were so cute!! We were also able to pet goats, baby chicks and bunnies.
After spending time with the animals we trekked out to the pumpkin patch. Gabe and Daniel each picked there own pumpkin. The boys enjoyed pushing the wheelbarrow full of pumpkins back to the barn.
Although the farm was small and run down, we all had fun!! I missed my kettle corn and pumpkin donuts from the other farms though, so we'll probably go back there next year!!
Aargh, we be seekin' ye treasure, matey!! Captain Daniel and his crewmate Pirate Gabe set out in search of treasure this Hallowed Eve!! There was much treasure to be had and many minutes spent inspecting the booty after the search. Captain Daniel and Pirate Gabe then returned to the ship to hand out booty to other mateys! Happy Halloween me hearties!!
On his actual birthday, we brought cookies to share with his friends at school. I felt like a hero when I walked into the classroom with the treats!! All the kids seemed really excited about celebrating with Gabe--he was, after all, only the second birthday of the year. :-)
Later that day, Gabe chose the Old Spaghetti Factory for his birthday dinner. We had a great time eating in the trolley and the nice folks there sang happy birthday to him, which he seemed to enjoy! Then we came home and opened some presents--all gifts were a big hit!
Today, we had a dinosaur party at Forest Park. There were 5 other boys there to help celebrate with us. We went on a Dinosaur Letterboxing Adventure and the kids all dug for dinosaur eggs. Then we had cupcakes and presents, of course! It was a great day!!
