Pumpkin Patch

On a very pretty fall day, my dad told me that my cousin would be running in his last cross country meet of his high school career. We rushed out of the house and went to watch! It was fun to see so many people turn out for the race! My boys were stylin' in their very cute hats from their Nonny and Babop.

After the race, we decided to go to Malta for apples...but when we got there, the apples were all gone and the pumpkins were the special of the day. 3 pumpkins for $10. Ya can't go wrong!

Matthew and Ethan even got to play in corn kernels! What fun that was!!

Ethan hauling his own pumpkin! His pumpkin picking experience was NOT what he would consider a good time!!

We even went through a corn maze...Eeks! That was an experience! I'll save you the details and the other 150 pictures we took! All in all...Bryan and I had fun! The boys...well, we will see when we talk about going back next year! It certainly was an experience!

POUT

Matthew got to open birthday gifts before his birthday from Nonny and Babop. He got lots of GI Joes, clothes and a new coat. Matthew was thrilled. He even got a chess set from Blue Nanny and Old Papa who also came into town to visit!

But, Ethan....

Yes, I know it's blurry...but Ethan is in the background, pouting on the stool. He was so angry that he didn't get any cool stuff!

However, at the end...Ethan still loves his big brother!

The Party.

Matthew's 7th birthday turned out to be a WONDERFUL time. His day started out with donuts on our special birthday plate and ended with pizza and pop...and lots of family, friends and presents!

Even Ethan got to enjoy the birthday...I think the cupcakes were the only thing Ethan liked about having to watch his big brother have a special day.

Matthew's Poppy and LoLo came out from NJ to spend the day with him, too!
Matthew's gifts from all of his very generous friends after his birthday!

He is 7.

(Matthew at exactly 7 years old...10.24..09 at 7:13 PM)

My 'baby' turned 7 on October 24th. I still can't believe it's been 7 years since he came into this world! He came into the world on his terms and still today, he's living life on his own terms. I don't think they write parenting books that could help us...this kid has a mind of his own. Even though he is a tough kid to parent, he's easy to love. He is active, intelligent, loving (when he wants to be) and helpful. He's our special little man and we love him very much. Happy birthday, Matthew!