Parker pulling up to his knees

Parker really likes his Baby Einstein caterpillar (mostly to chew on), but lately he has been using it to pull himself up to a kneeling position. Sometimes he doesn't have the best balance, but I think he will be standing and walking really soon! And yes, he is wearing a Halloween onesie in September....he is almost too big for it so I thought I might as well get some use out of it before I have to pack it away.

Cox Farms 2009

We got free tickets to go to Cox Farms on Opening Weekend (September 19-20) by signing up for their email list. So after Parker's morning nap at Grandma Bobbie's house we headed over and spent the day sliding, playing on trains, in corn, and hay, and taking pictures with some of our favorite friends. We also got to go on a very entertaining hayride and through an elaborate cornmaze. Even Parker seemed to have a good time! There was so much to do that we didn't even finish before Wyatt had had enough and we decided to head home. He fell asleep right when the car started moving! We will definitely be making Cox Farms a family tradition!

Playdate with Laura & Mollie

My good friend from high school, Laura, and her two kids were in town visiting so we decided to get together with our other good friend from high school, Mollie, and have a playdate. It was really fun and the kids seemed to get along really well together. I like watching Wyatt become more independent (from me) and able to play nicely with others. Parker stayed at home with Grandma Bobbie so that he could get his naps.

Grandpa & Grandma Polk's Auction

Over the weekend of September 12&13 we attended an auction held at my Grandma & Grandpa's farm in Woodstock, VA where all of their stuff was being sold. We stayed in our usual hotel (the Holiday Inn Express, with free chocolate chip cookies at night!) with Grandma Bobbie and ate at our usual restaurants (Cracker Barrel & the Italian place that I can't think of the name). Wyatt and Parker did very well considering how long of a day it was (we got to my Grandparents's house around 8:30am and didn't leave till about 4:30pm). We put Parker down for his naps in my Grandma's bedroom (the auction was outside under tents) and Wyatt seemed to enjoy running around the farm and watching his videos inside the house. I was able to get a few things that I remember playing with as a child -- the alphabet blocks (we lost that one but I went up to the lady who won and asked her if I could buy them because I used to play with them as a child) and a little people plane. I also got the sign that hung in my Grandparents's kitchen that my dad and I used to playfully argue about everytime we visited ("Behind every successful man is a woman telling him that he is WRONG"). We were also able to get the large fork & spoon that both my parents and Ryan's parents have. Ryan also bought some of my Grandpa's tools and some other boxes of junk that I don't know what he is going to do with! It was a fun but sad time as I watched all of my Grandparents's possessions leave and saw their house bare.

Ryan & Wyatt standing in my Grandparents's field

Wyatt playing with the alphabet blocks

Grandma & Grandpa Polk's house

Parker likes ELMO too!

It looks like Parker has followed in the footsteps of his older brother in liking ELMO. Not only does he like the doll that dances, he also is mesmerized by Elmocize at the gym and whenever I have ELMO on for Wyatt at home.

Sesame Place

Grandma Bobbie had been wanting to take Wyatt to Sesame Place because of his love for Elmo. Frederick County was selling discount tickets for a 2-day pass, so we decided to make a mini-trip out of it. We drove up to Langhorne, PA on Sunday, August 30, and spent Monday 8/31 and Tuesday 9/1 at Sesame Place. Wyatt really seemed to enjoy the park, especially watching baby Parker & daddy participate in the "Elmo's World Live!" show in the "ask a baby" portion. But, he refused to meet any of the characters at Sesame Place, even Elmo, and got really scared when we tried to bring him closer to them or take pictures with them. The weather was really nice (70s and sunny) which was good for the dry rides, but not so much for the water rides (which, we found out once we got there, was about 95% of the park). The water was so cold that Wyatt wouldn't go in it, and when he did go in, was shivering after about 1 second. Parker was fantastic....he wasn't fussy and actually fell asleep a few times in the stroller for naps! All in all, a very fun trip! Thanks Grandma Bobbie!

Ahhhh.....chocolate pudding

Kids Wave Pool

Ahhhh.....chocolate ice cream on top of a funnel cake.

I think I ate too much. If you'll excuse me....

Parker getting ready for his role as 'baby' in the

"let's ask a baby" portion of 'Elmo's World Live!'

Swimming in the hotel pool.

First time he wore the new lifevest.