Pumpkin Patch at Kruger Farms

We went to Kruger Farms to go to their pumpkin patch with Per, Gabrielle, and Tycho. I intended to get a couple of photos of the little cousins together, but Phoenix was not happy about getting his picture taken (or wearing "uncomfortable clothes), so I decided it wouldn't be a good idea to introduce a baby to the "photo shoot"!

But, here are some pictures of us looking for some carving and decorative pumpkins as well as some "photo shoot" pictures (after we made Phoenix change clothes - yes, in the pumpkin patch!).

Pony Rides!

We went to Sauvie Island and Gabrielle suggested that we go to Kruger Farms (instead of the Pumpkin Patch). They also have hay rides, pumpkin patch, corn maze, and market -- just on a smaller scale, and a little less crowded than the "original" pumpkin patch down the road (on the same island).

Here is Phoenix riding a pony at Kruger Farms. He enjoyed it, but I think we waited too long (too close to his nap time) to do it! 

Visit with Cousin Tycho

We went up to Portland to visit with Phoenix's uncle Per (Lisa's brother) and Aunt Gabrielle and their 9 month old son, Tycho (Phoenix's cousin).

Tycho is quite large for his age, so Phoenix was a little confused why he wouldn't "talk" to him or play more! But, here they are playing on Tycho's "rocking boat"!

Phoenix is also still learning about the words "mom" and "dad". We think he thinks of them more as "titles" not "names". As he often calls random women "mom". And now, for the first time, he's called a man "dad" (because we told him that Per was Tycho's dad). He could say "Per" but kept calling him "dad". Poor kid... I think he'll be confused for a while. It makes it difficult to understand when you have TWO "moms" (and no one to call "dad")!