Florida trip and Leaf Day

Florida in November, we could not complain especially since it was in the 70s and we were not far from water. Tucker and I decided to tag along with Brandon on his quarterly management meeting, but not without trepidation. This was Tucker's first flight and we were both very nervous about a) room on the plane and b) how he would react to take off and landing. All in all, he did very well however, we will not be flying again anytime soon with him. Despite having an open seat for Tucker, he still was not too happy about being confined on a plane nevertheless, in a tiny row. Two plus hours is just a little too much for a boy who never stops moving. Our saving grace, flash cards!!!

Once in Tampa Tucker and I had a good time. We visited the Lowry Park Zoo, which was a very nice zoo and very kid friendly, as well as a fun children's museum. The last day, Brandon did not have meetings so we made it to the beach. Tucker had a blast!!! He loved digging in the sand with shells and running in and out of the water.

What awaited us upon our return was a lawn FULL of leaves. Tucker had a fun time playing in the leaves while we labored over packing bag after bag of leaves! I like trees but HATE the fall when all of the leaves fall!!!

Happy Halloween

Tucker wanted to wish everyone a HAPPY HALLOWEEN. Our little monkey had a great Halloween which even included a little trick or treating. Of course we are eating his candy for him.

Tucker decided that he wanted to trick or treat with 2 of his friends, Anna and Zoe, so the dad's took the kids out to eat after we all had a nice pot luck dinner at our friend Janet's. Brandon said that Tucker was very good and even waited his turn for the candy.

Prior to Halloween we had every intention of going back to the pumpkin farm that we went to last year. Unfortunately the weather never cooperated so we settled for a small pumpkin patch nearby. Because we were so late in getting our pumpkins and due to the weather, we never ended up carving the pumpkins. Much to Brandon's dismay and much to my delight. Next year Tucker will be old enough to understand but I just did not want to deal with the mess.

The same day we got our pumpkins we also went to a little Halloween festival at a different location. This is where Tucker rode a pony for the first time. He seemed to have a good time. He also REALLY enjoyed his ride behind a tractor in a pumpkin car. At first, while the tractor was idle and we were waiting, he was not too keen on being in the car. But when the tractor started moving he was very excited. It really is the little things that get us all excited and happy!!!

Fall 2009

I have gotten a little behind with our blog. Our biggest news is that Tucker will be big brother come May. If only Tucker would understand that I need naps just as much as he does and that I am not a jungle gym. I have tried to tell him that Brandon is the jungle gym and I am the one who gets all of the hugs. Someday he will listen.

While the pregnancy has slowed me down a little, Tucker and I have taken several field trips (only a couple I have pictures from). The first was to a place set up with an enchanted forest/maze and a petting zoo. Tucker thought the maze was fun but was definitely more interested in the animals. He really has no fear when it comes to any animals, as you will be able to see as he tries to back into a baby goat. We have also been to the National Zoo and to the Maryland Science Center.

On a nice crisp day Tucker and I ventured across the bridge to the Eastern Shore to a huge pumpkin farm. While we did not get any pumpkins we did have fun playing around on their playground. Tucker really enjoyed climbing in the tractors and touching their giant tires. This has become a fascination of his. When he sees cars he tries to go up to them and touch their tires and this did not stop him when he saw the tractors.

The last set of pictures is from a trip to Longwood Gardens in PA. WOW! What an amazing place. We drove up to meet up with my college friend Heather and her husband before they move to Australia. Tucker LOVED the train set. He was going nuts watching them. Hmmm...what is he going to get for Christmas this year?

Tucker continues to amaze us and he is growing up so fast. Before you could count the milestones weekly or so but now they seem daily. Just the other day he was saying shoes and next thing we knew he was in Brandon's size 11 penny loafers trying to walk around the kitchen. Tucker definitely impresses us with all that he understands. While most of the time he listens to us we are still working on those No moments with him. Hopefully he will learn to stop turning the TV on and off and to stop dialing the phone.