Random Pictures

I'm behind in posting some random pictures from the past few weeks. So here you go...

It's tradition at our annual church picnic to slide down the levee on cardboard boxes. Jenna is fearless and wanted to ride on them as well. Of course, Daddy enjoyed doing it with her and even Mommy went down the hill with Jenna.

Mommy and her kiddos

What a mess! Jenna had just eaten Spaghettios, frozen peas, and frozen blueberries (which turned her hands blue!).

"B" with Grant while she was up visiting

Daddy and his kiddos. Doesn't Jenna just look so big in this picture?!

Grant just LOVES his mobile!

Aunt Cathy got Grant this adorable romper.

If you look closely, it says, "My Mom's a Fox" - haha!

He is SOO chubby! I love it though.

I asked Jenna to smile for the picture so she put her hands on her cheeks. Haha...I didn't even have to teach her to do that.

I have quite a few more pictures from the past week, but I'll save those for another post. Maybe I'll dedicate one post just to Grant because we have some cute ones of him in his Bumbo and having "tummy time". I also have some cute ones of Jenna in her "Ella" costume (that's what she calls Cinderella). And one of these days I'll hopefully be able to post some videos. I've tried in the past few posts, but for some reason Blogger hasn't let me...not sure why.

Music and Movement Class

We decided to sign Jenna up for a Music and Movement Class at the local YMCA this fall. I thought it would be something she'd enjoy and something for us to do as well. Jenna is outgoing, but she's also reserved and very observant of others around her, so there are days at the class that she is jumping and dancing while other days she would just rather sit and watch the other kids. Haha! Either way, it's fun for us to do together. My sister watches Grant during the class time so I get Jenna all to myself and she gets her Mommy's complete attention, which is sometimes rare these days.

These eggs have dried beans in them so they rattle when you shake them.

Jenna loves the parachute. The teacher puts "popcorn" (those craft pom-poms) in the middle and the kids have to shake the parachute until they all fly off. Then they get to go around and pick them all up again, which is so much fun for a toddler. Haha!

Brumbaugh Fruit Farm

Some friends of ours told us about a local fruit farm that has lots of fun activities for kids. We decided to check it out when Grandma "B" was up for a visit. It is such a cute place. Jenna enjoyed it, but I look forward to going back next year when Jenna's older and will REALLY enjoy it.

How creative is this...it's like a sandbox, but instead of sand it's kernels of corn.

Moooo....Jenna loved the cows!

Jenna found some chickens there and was quite intrigued. She kept following them around.

There was also an area filled with hay bales for the kids to play on. Jenna climbed on them some, but was more interested in watching the other kids play.

There were some tricycles sitting out for the kids to ride and Jenna hopped right on one, however she doesn't know how to pedal. She tried though.

Grandma "B" watching Grant in the stroller

Jenna trying out a tire swing that was shaped like a horse.

The Charlie Brown pumpkin patch

Grant did a good job sleeping most of the time we were there.

Grandma B and Jenna taking a walk

One of Jenna's favorite slides there. She kept going down it again and again.

They had this corn maze that we assumed was a short one for kids to go through, so we thought we'd give it a try...15 minutes later we cheated and walked through the corn to get out.

On a hayride - Jenna wanted to walk around so she wasn't too happy having to sit the whole time.

Family of 4

Wergerzyn Gardens

Some friends of ours introduced us to a wonderful garden that is for both kids and adults. There are some beautiful walking paths and gazebos for the adults to enjoy and then a great activity area for the kids that is also educational. Jenna and I first visited with some friends, but then had to go back and bring Daddy. We had a great time exploring and playing!

Right when we walked in Jenna saw the "bird" (flamingo) hiding in the greenery.

They have a few caves that the kids can walk/run through.
Jenna loved running in and out of them.

How cute are these little rocking chairs?!?

Jenna and Mommy were in the canoe singing "Row, Row, Row Your Boat".

There's a musical section of the garden with lots of different instruments for the kids to play and bang on. Jenna especially liked the gong.

This was probably both Jenna and our favorite section. The kids can use the pump to fill some watering cans and then they go around and water the plants. Very fun...and messy!

Just as we began to walk through the "adult" section it started to rain,
so we had to cut our trip short, but we had a great time while we were there.