Fall Family Fun

We took a trip to the pumpkin farm/corn maze earlier this month. There was a cow train, play area, kiddie maze, and other fun things for kids.

Naomi wasn’t big enough to ride on her own. James wanted to go by himself. I sat on a plank of wood and bumped around. Naomi looks unsure; my smile is fake; James loved it.

We were too slow for James in the kiddie maze.

We enjoyed a peaceful hayride by ourselves.

James launched water balloons and a corn rocket.

The maze place didn’t have a great selection of pumpkins, so we went to another patch to pick out ours.

James and I underwent serious negotiations until a pumpkin met his standards and my requirements.

Naomi liked the “baby pumpkins” the best.

The next weekend we carved the pumpkins. Naomi wasn’t impressed with the insides of her pumpkin.

James was more involved than his sister.

Eventually Naomi helped out a little.

Ready to carve!

2010 Harris family pumpkins. A cute one and a scary one.

Homecoming 2010

Wake’s Homecoming was on a beautiful day.  We took the kids to the Festival on the Quad in the morning.

 

James loved the baseball inflatable and mini golf.  He ran from activity to activity, while Naomi was content to look around and be held by Mommy.  She was interested in posing as a cheerleader and collecting bubbles and sunglasses at the game stations.

 

We took a break for Krispy Kremes and cotton candy.  James got his hair spray dyed and played a few more games.

 

 

 

After lunch, we took the kids to spend the night with their Grandma.  Naomi looked precious with her tattoos and baby as she napped in the car.

We enjoyed the rest of the day at tailgates and the game.  It was fun to catch up with friends and enjoy the game without the kids.

  

 

The Dixie Classic

We planned our fair evening around the demolition derby. Wesley couldn’t wait to relive his childhood, and I knew James would love to watch cars crash into each other.

We started the night with some games.

James was a little disappointed to win a small stuffed animal, but Mimi loved her phone.

It was a great night for the demo derby. The boys loved it. Naomi plugged her ears for most of it. It was a first time experience for me too, and I enjoyed watching the people as much as the cars.

James watching “his” car win. Love the cotton candy stuck to his face.

We shelled out more cash for tickets so the kids could enjoy a few rides. I think this was their favorite part of the night. I got asked twice if they were twins, and in this picture I can see why.

Next time we’ll have to go earlier in the day so we can see the animals and other exhibits. It was a fun night, but because of the price and exhaustion caused, I’m glad it’s only once a year.

Stripes and Smores

When these two get along, it makes my heart melt.     We took them to campus one evening to roast marshmallows and make Smores.   James was more than happy to collect the sticks for us.  The coals weren’t the best way to have a fire, but they got the job done. 

James loves chocolate, so he thoroughly enjoyed his treat.

Mimi wasn’t a fan of the Smores, but she did enjoy a couple marshmallows.  Apparently she knows how to pose.   When I look at this picture, I can almost imagine what they will look like as teenagers.