Fall Fest at Queen Emma

Our friends Wimmie and Kiriko invited us to attend the Fall Fest at Queen Emma preschool, where both of their younger children attend.  We had such a great time with all the activities specifically designed for the preschool set.

First, there was digging for treasure.

Then Feeding the Witch!

And a fun egg hunt.

Afterwards, Liam and Dad shared some shave ice.

Liam earned tickets at each game and then used them to buy little prizes.  He got a green pirate bear for baby brother and a little stuffed penguin for himself.  He loves that little penguin.  His name his Peso, after Peso the Medic of the Octonauts and he goes everywhere with us.  He even goes to school with Liam everyday.  I sure hope we don't lose him!

Time to Catch Up -- Waimanalo Country Farms

We've been a bit behind here at Team Monkey, but I'm sure that comes as no surprise.  So, per usual, in honor of Chinese New Year, I begin the annual beginning of the year catch up from the end of last year!

Let's begin with some of our activities for Autumn...

We continued our one-year tradition of visiting the pumpkin patch at Waimanalo Country Farms.  Liam was much more interested in the activities this year.

He rode the cow train -- modified drums pulled by a small tractor

Nothing says fun like a cow train ride and a snack!

While he actually went in to the petting zoo this year, he still covered his ears because he was scared.  So proud of our brave boy!

Then he walked the field to look for a decent pumpkin.  Also new this year, since last year he chose his pumpkin from the little general store.

Liam and Dad even tried their hand at the air cannon.  Punkin Chunkin!  Okay...not quite.  But still fun!

Clearly, the pumpkins were riveting.

Ewan Makes One!

Today marks Ewan's first birthday!  It has felt both longer and shorter, depending on which day the asking was done.  Two is infinitely more challenging than one and I can't say that we've always been successful, but at least we're here!

Ewan is quite a bit different than his brother.  Where Liam is cautious, Ewan is cavalier; where Liam is cerebral, Ewan is physical.  It's been quite the journey.  So here's a look back at Ewan over his first year...

Newborn -- Ready to roll

One Month -- Arr...Pirate Ewan!

Two Months -- Busy, buzzy baby

Three Months -- Hanging with Fox

Four Months -- Tasty fingers!

Five Months -- Oh, those lashes!

Six Months -- Why yes, I'm ready for my poi now...

Seven Months -- Mama's gone artsy again...

Eight Months -- I'm ready to see them now.  Wait.  Who, exactly, is "them?"

Nine Months -- With the clothes

Ten Months -- Brainy Baby!!

Eleven Months -- In the Flair...

One year!  We made it!

Happy birthday Daredevil Man!!