My Magnus Opus: 10/18/09

Thursday, October 22, 2009

State Fair

We took our annual trip to the State Fair on Tuesday. We go every year to celebrate Chris and my first date which was to the fair in 1995.

The theme this year is “Whole Lotta Happy”. I thought Ryan’s face really did this justice…he had a rough day in general but in this picture he was upset because he wanted ice cream. Despite his the sad face, we all really had a good time.

Finally got that ice cream…

There favorite thing was the rides. They wanted to ride everything.

They even rode this fast ride that went forward and backward. Arianna rode the alien space ship that you go inside and it spins around so fast that you are raised off the floor.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Adorable Dogs and Husband Too

I love that my husband loves animals too! There are few others in the world who would have five dogs. Granted I would have a zoo if given the choice but none-the-less I am grateful for my husband!

Girl Scout Field Trip

Ari had her first field trip with the her Daisy Troop Yesterday. They went to Smith’s Nursery.

Above they are saying the Girl Scout Pledge.

They learned about old farm equipment.

They then took a hayride and enjoyed singing songs together.

We watched the catfish eat.

We fed the goats and donkey.

This goat is named Uni.

We went through a maze and got lost. We were the last group through.

We finally found our way out! :)

Ari picked out a strawberry shaped pumpkin.

We learned about Indian artifacts that they have found on the farm.

Of course Ari found an animal to pet.

This picture is from before one of Ari’s troop meetings. We are looking forward to her Investiture next Monday. She will say the pledge, sing some songs, and get her first pin as well as part of her Daisy.

Hawk Sightings

We have these two hawks that hang out around our house. Chris caught them on camera the other day.

Noah’s Landing Field Trip

We went on a field trip to a farm/zoo on Friday. I loved the place (the kids enjoyed it too:) We got to interact with the animals on an intimate level and also learned interesting facts about each animal.

The kids enjoyed feeding carrots to the donkeys, llama and Zebra.

I think this donkey is where they got the concept for Donkey on Shrek. He was so funny to me!

This was Cockatoo that could sing Old McDonald.

I can’t remember the name of this little guy but he was adorable.

Kessler and ? checking each other out.

Cross eyed Opossum.

Smaller breed of opossum

Hedge Hog

Ari’s favorite animal: Alligator

This little guy was amazing. His tail looks like his head and he walks backwards with his tail up to confuse predators. If they grab his tail then it disconnects and he can grow a new one within one month.