More Family Fun

We have been blessed with an absolutely beautiful fall weekend! Today we took advantage and enjoyed two fun outdoor adventures. Our first was a visit to the Brooklyn Park Fire Station Open House.Oliver and I went last year and had a blast. This year he wasn't quite as into the festivities, but yet he still had a very good time. We even got to see a demonstration on how the Fire Department rescues someone trapped in a car -- they used both the spreaders (jaws of life) and the cutters. It was pretty interesting to see how easy they made it look...and I feel fortunate that I've not had the need to see their efforts up close and personal. 

One of Oliver's favorite things to do at these kinds of functions: climb around the trucks and ambulances. 

It might be just a little bit before he can reach the pedals!

He asked to have his picture taken but was too busy eating a sugar cookie to stop and pose!

After the open house we headed to the big corn maze that is about 7 minutes from our house. Tony and I have never been, so it was a fun "first" for all of us. We took on the challenge of the corn maze (thankful for the map) and had a great time! Tony was our fearless leader while Oliver helped to mark our trail. Along the way there were 20 trivia questions for us to find and answer, keeping us moving throughout the maze. 

Oliver wanted to take a picture of the corn -- here is his photo.

In addition to the corn maze, the corn pit was a big hit! Tony bravely jumped in to play with Oliver and they took turns burying each other. They had a blast....and I had a few minutes of terrific entertainment.

Tony jumped into the corn pit with Oliver and they had fun burying each other!

Oliver was very sweet and tender with the little bunny in the petting zoo. I love his tender side! I love his silly side, too...

Bunny time

Riding a tricycle in a clearing of the corn.

After the full afternoon we stopped for dinner before returning home. Oliver fell asleep in the car at 6:10 and stayed asleep once we got home. We now having a dirty, non-tooth brushed boy sawing logs and we are hoping he is able to sleep through the night. Tomorrow should be another beautiful day for us to enjoy!