Haunted Hayride

We returned to Dorris Ranch for their haunted hayride they hold every Halloween time. We went last year but felt Mateo was too young for a 'scary' ride. We lucked out to have a rain-free evening, as the forecast did not look good. We learned there were 372 carved pumpkins along our 20 minute ride through the haunted hazelnut orchards. We also encountered Thriller dancers, spooky ghosts, and a dance troupe donned in glow in the dark outfits. Matt's coworker and family also joined us. They had a little Tigger that enjoyed the festivities as well. It was a nice evening with the family...a little difficult to get good pictures as we were on the move alot, and in the dark mostly. Happy Halloween everyone!

Jack-o-Lanterns on 5th

This weekend I took Mateo to the 5th Street Market where they had various jack-o-lanterns on display. There were quite a few pumpkins as well as kids and doggies dressed up in costume. Mateo's favorite part of the afternoon was the fountain filled with apples. He would have jumped in if he could! But he did manage to reach a few and throw them back in the water. It was a fun time.

They even had duck-themed pumpkins! No wonder they won that day.

Ready for Halloween

Matt and I decided we'd get Mateo used to wearing his fireman Halloween costume by dressing him up and taking him to the park for a photo shoot. I thought maybe he wouldn't like walking in his boots, being that they are more heavy and bulky than any other shoe he's worn, but he loves being able to splash in the puddles with them. We didn't have as much luck with him keeping his hat on though! The leaves were such pretty colors and Mateo got a kick of picking them up and having them fall on him. I think we're ready for halloween now...bring on the treats!

Pumpkins, spice, and all things nice...

It's a great time of year here in Oregon (I think). The leaves are turning and falling, it's cold but not too cold, and it's not quite raining everyday just yet. This is when I dig out my sweaters and scarves, order pumpkin spice lattes and nibble on the best cookies ever (pumpkin of course) from Palace Bakery here in town. So with the sun shining this weekend we headed to the pumpkin patch. It's about a 20 minute drive out to Lone Pine farms where they have tractor and helicopter rides, goats, a corn maze, and lots of other fun stuff for kids. Mateo had the best time feeding the goats. Once he got the concept of sticking your hand out with food and goats will come lick if off, he thought it was the funnest thing. I couldn't replenish the food in his little hand fast enough! I might need to take Mateo back just to visit the goats! We took a stroll out to the pumpkin patch and he got to run free. We ended our afternoon with caramel kettle corn and pumpkin pie ice cream. Yum!