Pumpkin patch

We headed to the pumpking patch yesterday. It was windy and cold but be had fun with our friends. We had a hayride, fed goats, picked out pumpkins and apples and ran through the hay maze.

Ethan and Micah

Ethan fed the goats but Micah didn't want to.

Our little pumpkins!

Family adventure

We headed out on Saturday for a morning of fun. A beautiful fall day! We hiked Spirit Mound and then headed across the river to a lookout. Nice fresh air and a good walk. We've got to take advantage of the nice days while we have them.

Our little hikers with Spirit Mound in the distance.
The three boys!
We found a frog in the water.

Mommy and Baby Carlson at 16 weeks!

Preschool fundraiser

Ethan's preschool had a Mexican fundraiser this weekend. There were over 400 tickets sold so those of us in the kitchen had a very busy night. It was a very successful fundraiser and they will now be able to buy a Smartboard for his classroom. The parents handled the hot food and the preschool kids helped keep the tables supplied with chips/salsa and took plates to the trash. Ethan did a wonderful job and had so much fun. He has been looking forward to "the party" for many weeks.

They've been working on pinatas in class the past few weeks.
Our little mexican man!
(Action shot so a little blurry) Delivering chips to a table.

Dentist

Today was Ethan's first trip to the dentist. He wasn't quite sure this morning when he got up but after telling him again what would happen he was ok with it. Once there and in the chair they had PBS on the tv and he was just fine. He did great! X-rays, cleaning, polishing, and fluoride and he was a trooper for all. He got to pick a prize out of the prize box on his way out the door and he picked a cool army man. He also had no cavities!

Watching Caillou and not really caring about what the dentist is doing.

Camping

Ethan and Daddy got in a Father/Son camping trip this weekend. It was a great weekend to be outside and they both had a lot of fun. Dave says he'll take both boys next year. Micah did fine with staying with Mommy and not being a part of the boys although he missed them and was very happy to be apart of boys again when they came home. Ethan was a big help with putting up the tent, Mommy went to help with that part but Ethan did great. Next year I'll send them on their own and let them be all boy!

It was also the weekend for the sailboat regata. They said there were tons of them.

Fun in the sand on the beach.

Baby!

Here is a sneak peak of baby carlson who will be coming sometime in March.

Preschool

Today was Ethan's first day of preschool. He was excited! He gave Micah instructions that he was to take care of Mommy, it was too cute! Ethan requested Mickey Mouse pancakes for breakfast and then we got all his supplies and his backpack and headed out. Mommy didn't shed a tear until after he came home and showed me his papers and he had made a handprint paper on a poem about him being in preschool and having fun and that he would be ok each day. We can't believe our little man is off to preschool. Where do the years go?

Off he goes!
Ethan and his teacher, Mrs. Hanson.