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!

Mateo to the rescue!

Apparently this week was fire safety week. As a result, rescue vehicles were on demonstration this weekend. When I passed by and saw what was going on, I had to run home and bring Mateo. As I mentioned before, trucks are one of Mateo's favorite things in the whole wide world, so this was essentially Mateo heaven. There were fire trucks, a bomb squad truck, a helicopter, ambulance, and police car open for kids to climb into. Mateo was so excited! They also demonstrated how to cut a car in half using the jaws of life. What fun!





Hopefully there won't be many other times that Mateo will be riding in the back of a police car!

End of summer pics!

Just a quick update! Here are a few random pictures from this summer. We had a visit from grandma Karen (a.k.a. Nona) and grandpa Robert last weekend which is always fun. The boys went to the Ducks game and the girls (and Mateo) did some shopping. Doesn't get much better than that! Also Matt & I celebrated birthdays this month. Yipee! Here's to the start of a new season...the weather has already began to change here. Good-bye sun, see you next year!Mateo LOVES trucks, buses, cars, trains...such a boy. All his dreams came true when he got to stand by this truck!

Badminton anyone?

Mateo mastering his culinary skills. Salad for one?

At Mt. Pisgah, happy as can be.

At Mo's in Florence. This kind of reminds me of a 50's magazine ad for some reason.

At the dog park with Hanai. Both were battling for the tennis ball. I think Hanai always won.