It just would not be fall without a visit to the pumpkin patch! Griff is totally into Halloween and usually has two different costumes- not really sure how that happens, but it does. We went down to Amado to our favorite lovely little farm. They have a little store, grass-fed angus burgers, a petting zoo with pushy goats and pony rides- not to mention a hay maze and rope swings. Griff was insistent on finding the perfect pumpkin. Subsequently, we left the field empty handed, but at .50 per lb, I knew I could do better at the grocery store. It was a wonderful day.

Griffin had been looking forward to his birthday for MONTHS. I finally relented and agreed to Chuck E. Cheese this year. I have to admit, it was pretty simple- just open up your wallet and say ahhhh- or actually, OUCH!. He was the best little host and he could not have had a better time. Priceless. He picked the birthday outfit himself- so cute!

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Griffin starting kindergarten was not the magical time that I had envisioned. Apparently, he's a talker. Apparently they frown on that in kindergarten. I can't imagine where he came by this trait. He has learned the ropes and is now doing great after his bumpy start. And actually, despite the tears (Mom) and butterflies (Mom again) the first day was truly magical.