Pumpkin Patch

Yesterday was Preston's very first field trip. It was also his very first bus ride. I was able to sign up as a parent chaperon and tag along with my big boy. He had a BLAST!! We went to Venetucci Farms where we saw horses, goats, pigs, chickens, geese, tractors, gardens and tons of pumpkins!! I want to share some great pictures of our adventure.

 Before we left for the pumpkin patch.

 Preston was super excited!

 Posing on the tractor. He loves tractors!

 Shaving the corn off the stalk for food for the pigs! 

Fun little contraption

 Preston hanging out with the pumpkin. 

I love this candid shot of him.

 Corn!

 Pumpkin!

That pumpkin was huge, he made me carry it. 

 My boy! He is so handsome. 

Missing tooth and all :) 

 Preston's Kindergarten class. They were making silly faces. 

Preston is of the left with his tongue out. 

As for Zac, he was busy having fun with his BFF Madison, whom he lovingly calls "Mandy." 

 She dressed him in pink. From what I heard, he was a pretty good cook :)

More dress up fun!

In another week, Preston will be on fall break for 2 weeks! I am so excited to have him home again- even for just 2 weeks. We have lots of fun adventures planned to keep us busy, including another trip to the pumpkin patch (this time with Zac), playdates, movies, swimming, and maybe some surprises along the way. 

More adventures to come... 

The Tooth Fairy

Preston lost his very first tooth last night. It was a very exciting time in the Shoats house! He came to me with his tooth half out and sideways and said, "Can you pull this out Mama?" It was easy at that point to reach in and snatch it out. Here he is in this mighty proud moment. 

Preston asked me to write a note to the Tooth Fairy asking her to leave the tooth. (He saw that story line on an episode of Super Why.) When asked why he want to save his tooth, he said, "So I can show all my friends, my teacher, Uma and Papa." Bragging rights I guess.

Here is the letter and the tooth. It's hard to believe that tooth had been in his mouth for 5 years! Where has the time gone? His other bottom tooth is loose as is one on the top. And so it begins... 

For those wondering... yes- the Tooth Fairy was good to him :) 

More adventures to come...