McKinney's Fall Festival

Lance was a super star last Saturday. We had planned to go to the city's Fall Festival after Zachary woke up from his afternoon nap. Therefore, this would also allow Lance to sleep from working Friday night. Well, one thing lead to another, and Lance never went to sleep. Lance helped Zachary get the hang of the bounce houses and then Zachary was off to explore!Zachary climbing the rope. He is growing up too fast!Love the excitment in his face! You can understand why he waited in line to go two more times.Crawling through the tunnels.Madison with a butterfly on her cheek. She was so good and sat in my lap while it was done.

Most adorable dog at the festival.

Pumpkin Patch

We had a great time at the pumkin patch this year. Madison was all smiles during the hay ride. Zachary liked feeding the animals, but was in love with riding 2 parked tractors.

Madison and cousin Liam (Michelle's 8 month old) tasting the local hay.

Zachary was in tractor heaven. He only got off when he saw another one to drive.

Daddy I like this one! Can we take it home?

My little pumpkin at her first Pumpkin Patch!

Had to Laugh

As I was changing Madison's diaper today, I was reciting a few words for her to repeat back to me (for example: mama, da da, bye bye). Zachary comes up to her and says in the sweetest little voice, "Say fire truck". =)

Any one want to guess what Zachary is going to be for Halloween? The one and only Zachary the Fireman!

Madison's 9 month pictures

Here are a few of my favorite pictures of Madison. She is a cutie!

Sweeney birthday celebration

It was a party in Hewitt, TX last weekend! October is a busy birthday month for Lance's family. His dad's is on the 10th and Lance and his sister Arla (4 years younger) are on the 13th. We all met at Grandpa and Nana's house for the birthday celebration. It was adorable to see all the cousins running around and playing.

Zachary with Jake, Gloria and Wyatt.

Lance and Rick getting in a chess game.

Uncle Waylon down for the count. Even Kernel wanted to join in.

Aunt Arla giving Madison her 1st taste of chocolate pie. Madison was a fan!

Madison loving personal time with Grandpa Sweeney.

Part 2: State Fair of Texas

Here is the last bit of favorite pictures from the State Fair. I can't wait till next year! Madison and Zachary petting the goat. He wants to know where the feeding cup is!
Zachary loved being able to feed and pet so many animals. The only family pic of us at the fair. Looking at the kids faces', they were ready to move on to the next thing.
A tradition for Lance: must eat a turkey leg at the Fair!
Zachary in the Auto Show building. He was excited to see so many trucks in one place. It was funny to see him hop into so many of them and to take them for a "drive".

State Fair of Texas

We had a blast at the State Fair of Texas on Wednesday. Lance and I were able to get into the fair for $1 each (reg. $14) by bringing a total of 8 cans of food. We have a favorite stop at the fair. All of the following pictures are at the Helping Hands farm. Zachary was ready to get to work.
Zachary collecting some eggs after putting some corn in the hens' feeding trough.
Madison harvesting some vegetables from the garden to take to the market.
Farmer Zachary and his cute helper Madison.
For Grandma Labrum: Zachary and Madison feeding the sheep.

Teething Troubles

Madison's top right tooth broke through on Monday! It brings the finally count to 4!!! I was loading the dishwasher and heard Zachary putting a toy on her tray. I turned around to see her chewing on his play saw. Uncle Kit, can I come work for you? I am very good. =)

Do you think I can?

Madison was all smiles at the breakfast table. For all the Cheerios she consumes, her cholesterol should go down by 4 points every 6 weeks.