The Pumpkin Patch

Cooper's class went on a field trip to the Pumpkin Patch. The trip included a hay maze, a tractor-drawn hayride down a spooky (daylight) trail, picking your pumpkin right from the patch, and a picnic lunch.

He thought the maze was fun. There was only one pile-up, and they all made it out safely.

I wish I knew what he was so excited about.

They had these crazy old, Halloween costumes set up as scarecrows all over the field. Cooper spent the first 30 minutes running from one to the other. He would get right in front of it and laugh.

He wasn't quite sure of this one, and this is actually as close as we get to the witch. See the look of concern on his face.

Of course Cooper had to pick the biggest pumpkin of any kid in his class, after all, he is the biggest kid in the class. I'm sure that doesn't surprise anyone.

We had a fun morning, and both came home to take a nap. Hopefully we can drag J along with us next year.

Cooper's Vocabulary

I am trying to keep track of all the words Cooper is saying ... or trying to say. I thought you might be impressed ... or maybe just amused.

Body Parts
Arm
Cheeks
Chin
Ear
Eyes
Hair
Leg
Mouth
Nose

Clothing

Bib

Diaper - time for them to go if he can say it.

Hat

Pants

Pocket

Shoe

Sock

Animals & Sounds

Bee

Bird

Cat - Eow

Chimpanzee - Ooh, ooh, ooh

Dog - Oof

Duck-quack

Elephant

Frog

Giraffe

Lion - Rarr

Monkey

Mouse

Snake - Sss

Tiger - Rarr

Turtle

Fish

Names

A K - Aunt Kristen

Ben

Dada

Erica

George - Curious

Georgia

Mama

Myrtle

Nana

Nanna - Dana

Nate Nate - Nathan

Papa

Pooper - Cooper

Poppa

Outside

House

Rock

Tree

Water

Inside

Balloon

Book

Broom

Bubble

Cup

House

Nite-nite (Blanket)

Paci

Pen

Spoon

Vacuum

Baby

Food & Drink

Apple

Banana

Cheese

Cracker

Ice

Juice

Milk

Nack - Snack

Hot Dog

Transportation

Bike

Boot - Boat

Car

Plane

Truck

Choo-choo

Phrases & Actions

All done

All gone

Bye

Clap

Hi

No

Uh-oh

Ben's at work.

Colors

Blue

Green

Purple

Wellow - Yellow

Wed - Red

I am sure that I have missed many words, so more to follow as I can catch them.

Children's Musuem with Dad

J took Cooper out on Sunday while I traveled to Philadelphia. We are now proud members of the Children's Museum of Richmond. I think J got in his exercise that day simply by chasing after Cooper all afternoon.

Yes, Cooper has a new Wonder Pets t-shirt. I bought this one for him to grow into, but when Dad dresses him, you never know what's going to happen. Glad they both survived their father-son outing.

Doesn't take much to entertain a toddler.

Just give the boy a stool and he could play for hours. He giggled and laughed, and had to be dragged up to bed.

Wordless Wednesday

Go ahead and say it, awhhhhhh! Heartbreaker or ham?

For more Wordless Wednesday posts, check out 5 minutes for mom, Go Graham Go and 7 Clown Circus!

Cooper loves Ben, but what does Ben think?

I guess Cooper thought Ben was cold, and maybe he needed a hug or a toddler to ride him.

I can't believe how lucky we are to have a dog like Ben. For all his idiosyncrasies, he tolerates a lot from Cooper. Pay careful attention to Ben's head and expression. It didn't change once throughout this entire episode. Yes, he looks pitiful, but I think he doesn't mind so much.

Oh, and don't worry Mom, I washed the blanket before Cooper slept with it.

Playground Fun