Where's That Darn Pumpkin Patch?

Yesterday was an adventurous day! We were in search of a pumpkin patch and drove all over Baltimore County looking for one.

We started out at Weber's Farm. I thought they would have a pumpkin patch because they sold pumpkins and had lots of family activities. No such luck. They had lots of pumpkins, but no pumpkin patch. So we got some pictures of the goats and the tractor and jumped in the car in search of a real pumpkin patch. (We also bought a yummy Caramel walnut apple pie!)

Caroline remembered the name of a farm she wanted to visit and after placing a few calls to Directory Assistance, we got directions to Huber Family Farm. They did have a pumpkin patch. And we learned a valuable lesson. If you want a pumpkin patch, you have to go to a Pick-Your-Own farm. That was the difference between Weber's farm and Huber Family Farm. So here are the pumpkin patch pictures. Jacob finds dirt very fascinating so he had a good time rolling around in the pumpkins.

Remember our trip to Larriland Farm? Jacob fell asleep just as we got to the pumpkin patch, so we skipped it. Well, he did the same this time around too, but we were determined to get our picture. When he woke up in the pumpkin patch, he was excited the adventure was still in full swing.

Finally, we ended our day at Aunt Steffie's where we had a Halloween themed play date with Aidan and our new friend Dillon. We met Dillon's dads through Families With Pride, a GLBT parents group in Baltimore. Dillon is a couple of weeks older than Jacob. Look, they are both lions! Aidan is that cute pumpkin in the middle.

So, all in all, it was a busy day. Jacob had a lot of fun playing with his friends and going on our adventure. When we got home, he ate and went fast asleep. Sweet dreams.

Quickie

Well, there's not much new to report today. Jacob is napping now so I thought I'd post some pictures and give a quick update.

New foods to add to his growing list of yummies: broccoli, kiwi, and butternut squash. We're glad to be expanding into some vitamin C foods since the flu and cold season are starting up. Poor Caroline has a cold again, but so far Jacob and I have managed not to catch it.

Jacob loves sitting up on his own. He can't get himself into the position, but once in it, he sits on his own for quite a while now.

He's also finally grown more interested in his feet. And one of his new favorite toys is the good, old-fashioned ball!

Well, that's all for now. We hope to get to a pumpkin patch soon and get some pictures. This weekend we're going to hang out with some friends and watch the Ravens. Hopefully Jacob in his gameday outfit will be the luck we need to get a win!

Pick Your Own

No, not your nose. It's Pick Your Own fruits and veggies and it's how we spent the day yesterday! We went to Larriland Farm in Howard County. First we picnicked with friends and their babies, all of which are around the same age as Jacob.





Jacob is getting stronger and stronger on his belly. He manages to find some interesting things when it's tummy time.








Then we went on a hayride, which he enjoyed very much on Caroline's lap. Caroline poured hay over him and he thought it was very funny. He laughed and giggled the whole way.







Then we went apple picking. That was great. We got a bunch of fresh apples that I can't wait to dig into.

All in all, it was a great day. We tried to make it to the pumpkin patch for a picture, but as we were driving back to it, Jacob passed out from his big adventure so we just went on home. He had a great time and we plan on going back in the spring for berry picking.

Giggle Fits and such

Today's feature is Giggle Fits by Jacob Irving Harmon-Darrow. He finds life very amusing right now. It's such a pleasure. Please enjoy.

What's new? Well, we are transitioning Jacob into his own crib. He's been sleeping in a co-sleeper since we brought him home and we think the time has come for him to sleep in his own room. He's been sleeping through the night for months (with the exception of this week) so it's not as important to have him at arm's reach. Even though he's been waking up at the 3 a.m. hour this week for no apparent reason, I'm hoping the transition to his crib will actually help him to sleep through the night again. Caroline has blocked his windows with dark coverings to keep the room nice and dark for him. It's been helping his napping a lot. He's had a few nice long naps in his crib this week. Wish us luck with our new sleeping arrangements!

Here's the most recent list of foods Jacob eats: tofu, mango, millet, barley, brown rice, sweet potato, carrots, apples, pears, nectarines, peaches, peas, asparagus, avocado, egg (yolk), and yogurt. I may be forgetting something, but that's a pretty full list.

This weekend we're heading out to Larriland Farm to pick our own yummies and have a hayride. Aidan and Steffie will be joining us. Fun!

Rosh Hashanah

Jacob had his first trip to Florida this week to celebrate Rosh Hashanah with Bubbie and the rest of my family. It was great! Jacob was really good on the plane. The only tears were due to an overdue nap. He loved going to the airport and looking around at all the goings-ons.

In Florida, he spent a lot of time on his Bubbie's lap. He loved Bubbie!
















Unfortunately, he didn't love the pool.

Or the beach...

But we had lots of fun at Aunt Ninette's and Uncle Sy's house.

And he was a big hit at synagogue with his cute yarmulke.

Overall, it was a great trip. Jacob had lots of fun with my aunt and uncle and cousins. He can't wait to go back. He also tried his first mango and he things it was really yummy.