Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

Today we escaped our home and headed to Issaquah to meet up with our friends and go to a corn maze and pumpkin patch.

They had hay bales and sand tires for the kids (and grown ups) to play on. Then we headed into the corn maze. It was shaped like the United States. So fun!! It had several "landmarks" in it: gold panning in California, the Gateway Arch and baseball field in Kansas, the Mayflower in Massachusetts, etc. We let the kids take turns being the leader. They ran around like crazy. Gabriella was laughing her head off the entire time and I could barely keep up with her.

After we found our way out of the maze (after discovering Canada and Mexico) we headed to the pumpkin patch.

I picked out a Red Warty Thing variety of pumpkin and a Pick A Pie. Gonna can them up tomorrow. We also let each of the kids pick one to paint.

Then it was back to Emily's parents house for chili, corn bread and cupcakes to celebrate Ryan's birthday.

Such a fun day (plus we tried out a new church this morning). I am so thankful for friends and fun! And moms who welcome you and your wild kids over to their house for a delicious dinner!!

Vacation Day 5 ~ July 15th

We started the morning off by heading to Les Schwab to get one of our wheels fixed (long story!). We left the car, praying it wouldn't be too expensive to fix, and walked a few blocks over to super Walmart so the kids could run around and play in the toy section.

I found the kids and Matt sleeping like this in the middle of the night. Both kids had their feet underneath him! 

Xander had fun taking the balls out of the holder.

We met up with Ryan, Emily and Victory for lunch and then decided to head to a dairy-free coffee stand and gluten free bakery while the kids took naps in the car.

Big Foot Java!

The girls played in the pool together

Sweet Victory

Gabriella helped Emily by watering her plants

The guys chillin'

Xander chowed down on Ryan's bbq chicken. Mmmmmm!!

Bathtub Party!!

After we put the kids to bed us grown-ups stayed up til 1 am watching tv, talking and laughing. I love grown-up sleepovers!!

Plus they introduced us to Here Comes Honey BooBoo, lol!!

Vacation Day 3 ~ July 13

Saturday morning the kids slept in a little longer so that was a nice change! We got ready, packed up, and headed to Tula for some breakfast!

The kids sitting at the kid table. 

Enjoying his banana flax bread and some water

After breakfast we headed to the Loyd Center to pick up Matt's suit and let the kids run around in the play area. 

Xander's fav toy (again) was the ambulance

Gabriella had so much fun jumping off the giant bandaid

Using the giant stethoscope!

Matt getting his temperature checked!

Yeah, I work out!

Lunch at Red Robin! 

Gabriella likes to take silly pictures!

Matt got a GIANT burger!

Xander fell asleep on the way to the wedding

U-Pick berries! There were so many organic produce places when we took a detour to Sauvvies Island. I wish we had that variety around here!

Hay!

More Hay!

All dressed up and waiting for the wedding to start

Love these two!!!

Beautiful family!

My two fav guys!!

Yes, that is Darth Vader and a Storm Trooper. 

Me and my love!

Gabriella enjoyed playing with her silverware

What a fun treat! I had a strawberry-peach margarita and Matt had a beer. 

Fun in the photo-booth!

How Xander will look in 20 years!

"I catched my Brodder!"

What can I say, the boy loves his accessories! 

Bride and Groom's first dance. So sweet!

Gabriella doing her "hotdog" dance and joined by the bride's uncle. So funny! They danced a long time and this is the tale end of it. 

Gabriella's self-portrait!

Dancing with daddy!

The wedding was beautiful and so much fun! I was apprehensive about going because I only knew the bride and groom, no one else, but everyone was so nice!! I felt very welcome and had a blast!