SEPTEMBER

Thomas' first time apple picking was a lot of fun! From the wagon ride and picking apples off the ground to watching the many other people and feeding the goats and sheep, Thomas' smile was evident most of the day.

Playing on the swings while we waited for the wagon ride to the orchard

On the wagon with Thomas' grandparents

Higher daddy!

Was Thomas putting the apple in the bag or taking it out?

Hmm, these ones are easy to pick

Big Goat

Getting his hand licked while feeding the animals caused lots of smiles

Hi Mr. Sheep

What a happy boy

Watching the trucks out back

Fajita night

Playing ball with Hobbes

Gravel piles are so much fun

Can you guess which cereal is Thomas' current favourite?

Today, September 15, Thomas went to his first Richmond Fair. While still a little too small to enjoy the rides, he did have a fun time watching the horse shows as well as hanging around the petting zoo. Afterwards, we went to visit his grandparents for the afternoon and really enjoyed the beautiful cool weather day.

Thomas and Daddy at the horse show.

Our first glimpse of the petting zoo.

Mommy and Thomas

Thomas' first time feeding an animal other than Hobbes ...

But it still felt like Hobbes' wet tongue

Saying bye to the animals

Check out my new fall coat

After being "caught" by Daddy and Grandma

On the swing with Daddy

Thanks for the flower Grandpa

In the row boat

Time sure does fly! Thomas is now walking everywhere and is into everything he can reach on his tippy toes. He is understanding a lot of what we say now, such as, "let's go wake up daddy", "go to your chair it's snack time", "please bring this to mommy/daddy", "it's bath time", etc.

First few pictures below are from Labour Day at the Hyde Cottage, however, the rest are from as far back as July 1st ... we saw Auntie Tina and copied the MANY photos she has taken of Thomas over the summer and thought we'd share them even if they are from a while back. Enjoy.