Holidays are a lot more FUN with a Toddler around and this Halloween was no different.  

Braedyn's love for trains started me on a quest for a cute costume.   I didn't like any of the costumes that I saw on the internet, therefore...   Cardboard boxes and paint to the rescue.   His ZERO $$$ costume turned out better than I had hoped. 

On Today's agenda? 
The ANCIENT LIFE MUSEUM.
I have never seen Braedyn so flighty... 
He would "fly" from one display to the next,
wearing us out in the process. 
He even became part of the display
once or twice. 
I don't think Museum Curators think about two year old boys
when they cordon off the display areas. 

Braedyn was telling Daddy all about this one.

Those are HUGE teeth... oh, and the shark's pretty big too!!!

Making a Trilobite Fossil with Daddy.

WOWZERS...

Today was by far the funnest day of our Vacation...  as you will soon see. 

Our little family ventured off to the

Gateway Discovery Children's Museum. 

It was a complete rush of overloaded fun and excitement. 

 I would dare say that every

child needs to go at least once.  Be sure you take your parents, they'll have fun too!!!

Putting balls in the "Sucky" tube. 
I love the expression on Braedyn's face.

Flying the Life Flight Helicopter,
too bad it didn't really take off.

Building with blocks...
Destroying with blocks.

Let's see what happens to the clock when I cool it down in the fridge.

Wet FUN!!!

I love the plastic apron that was too big!

Giddyup...  Seriously, GIDDYUP!!!!

Dressed up like a Bull on the Farm.



Red Cowboy Hat and a Smile.



Buying Groceries in the Store.

Today's Vacation adventure led us to the Hogle Zoo. 

If you ever need to burn off a few calories... 

I would greatly suggest going for a stroll down the streets of the Zoo,

of course it helps to take along a two year old. 

Braedyn had lots of sensory overloading fun!!!

Our Destination.

Trying on silly hats in the Gift Shop.  This one is a Turtle.

Riding the Train with Daddy... 
"Choo -- Choo!!"

A Big View for a Little Guy!!!

Watching for Sharks... 

Poop Happens!!!

ROAR!!!!

He's my Little Monkey!!!

PEEK - A - BOO!!!

It has been a whirlwind day stuffed full of Vacation Fun!!!!   This morning, we headed to Gardner Village to see the Witches....  our little family's Fall tradition.    Next...  The Living Planet Aquarium.   We had so much fun and we are pooped, for sure.  

Tomorrow?  The ZOO!!!!   



Braedyn's Favorite Activity at Gardner Village. 

 

Petting Goats at Gardner Village.

 

Happy Hallow Family!!!



Candy Man!!!
His mouth is already dripping from the Fudge Sample.
We love Sweet Aftons, don't we Braedyn?



This was Braedyn's Favorite Witch because she had lots of Frogs!!!



Off to the Aquarium...

Touching the StingRays with Daddy.

Touching a Star Fish...
"Softly Braedyn."

The Activity part of Our Anniversary Date was spent at Borders.  We had a great time going on a
Bookworm Scavenger Hunt.

These are the books that we collected in our Scavenger Hunt.

(More details later)

My Favorite time of year is Autumn.  Every year we go on a Drive to soak up all the Seasonal Colors.  Monte Cristo was the destination this year and it did not disappoint.  I believe we ventured out on the best day of the year to see all the Beautiful Colors!



Trying to catch Grasshoppers with Daddy.

"Cheese"

Braedyn loves to Smile...  can you tell?

Grasshoppers are actually faster than Braedyn!!!