Greek Pumpkins

Okay, so there really isn't such a thing as a Greek pumpkin.  It was just to grab your attention. No need to go look it up on Wikipedia.  

This past Saturday was very eventful in our house.  We all woke up early to check out the local Farmer's Market. It wasn't nearly as busy as it is during the Summer months, but we didn't mind.  Courtney enjoyed people watching and helping her mom find a good bargain.  What she REALLY enjoyed was checking out the cute puppy.  Luckily, it wasn't for sale. Otherwise, Holly would have a playmate and I would have to be committed for taking on another living thing in this house!

What we did take home was two painted pumpkins. They were marked down (I love a good bargain!) and Courtney loved helping pick them out.  As soon as we got home, we put them in the flower bed.  First she had to give her new pumpkin friend a kiss.

Then it was off to find the perfect spot in the flower bed.

Here's my attempt to snap a picture of Courtney with our  OSU pumpkin. Sadly, the airplane flying above trumped me!

After a few hours of resting, we headed off to the annual Greek festival.  It's been a tradition in this area for  years now.  Nothing like Greek food, music and dancing.  It's put on by the Greek Orthodox church nearby and it's a big deal.  Once again Courtney loved the people watching on and off stage.

Courtney really got into all the "OPAs!" shouted every few minutes.

Enjoying the dancers and the honey puffs!

After all the festivities, we crashed for the rest of the weekend and were hermits inside our house.  Tomorrow it's off to the Storybook Forest with Courtney's friend, Katie Beth, and her family.  I see some cute pictures in our future!

It's the Great Pumpkin, Courtney!

Today, Courtney and I headed out to the Parkhurst Pumpkin Patch out near Lake Arcadia. This is an area just east of where we live and takes maybe 20 minutes to get there. It's a beautiful drive and it feels like you've been in another state.  My best friend, Meredith, and her little boy Trey came with us. Courtney's Nana called and tagged along too.

The pumpkin patch was wonderful!  There is a petting zoo, hayride, corn maize, hay fort, tire swings, plenty of running space and picnic tables to stop and take a break. Courtney was a little hesitant and wanted nothing to do with any of the animals.  As she walked past the pigs, we got a "stinky, stinky".  We call this "Cautious Courtney" in our house!  Here are some pics of our time out in the country.

Courtney and me at the patch.

She loved pushing the swing. Didn't like sitting in it, but pushing it was fun!

Stopping to smell the flowers.

She took her time picking out just the right pumpkin.

Trying to decide on the best one.

This week was school picture day at Courtney's school. We worked with her a couple of days that when the photographer says, "Cheese!" that she shows her teeth.  The morning of her pictures, we got her dressed all cute and kept practicing. This is what she did for us.

We'll soon see if our trick worked!

We're Falling!

Yeah, yeah, yeah....so I haven't blogged lately. I know it's a lame excuse, but I have actually been busy.  School is taking up a lot of time. Chasing after 22 third graders isn't easy!  We made it through our first round of conferences and next week is our Fall break. 

On the home front, we're in the beginning of football season. Clay's in heaven!  Fortunately, we some family friends, the Goode's,  here in town that we can spend our game day's with.  We're also lucky that they have a 1 year old too!  The girls play so well together which is fun to watch.  Here are some pics of the daddy's and their daughter's on game day!

The Oklahoma Fair was here just recently. Clay has never been and I haven't been since high school. We decided to venture on out and people watch. Needless to say, not much has changed. Mullets, turkey legs, smelly trash and people everywhere.  We made it over to the barns so Courtney could see the animals. She got to see goats, Clydesdale horses and, of course, cows.  She loved seeing them up close! Actually, she just loved running around the barn!

We found this sign just outside the barn.  I'm giving it the title "Free?!"

Aside from all the fun we've been having, we've had success with the potty. We're not pushing it, but every night Courtney sits on there. Sometimes we luck out, other times we don't. No biggie!  Here she is the first time she actually did do something!  She's so proud. Or maybe, just maybe, she was laughing at her parents both doing "The Potty Dance" on the other side of the camera. Hmmm....

We hope all of you are enjoying the beginnings of Fall!