What a Busy Weekend!

This weekend was a busy one for the little man.

Brett and I took him out to breakfast on Saturday morning and then swept him off to the Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC. There we spent the whole day learning and exploring throughout the museum.

His favorite part of the museum is still the butterfly house. He loves to look at all of the butterflies flying around him and run freely after them. He is so sweet when he talks about butterflies, or "wee-a-wee-i's" as he calls them.

Sunday morning started much the same. Up early, shower, breakfast, and then right out the door to the NC State Fair. Today was the last day, so we wanted to make sure we made the most of it.

Well...we sure did. I would say we overdid it is what we did. We got there between 10 and 1030 am and didn't leave until after 5 pm! Let's just say there were multiple meltdowns and a "crash and burn nap" towards the end.

Despite the sudden bad moods, I think he had a good time, I know Brett and I did. We took him to see all the farm animals, tractor shows, vegetable shows, animal auctions, and even on his first rides!

Brett took him on the carousel, the ferris wheel, and the kiddie train. He was terrified of all 3 of them, but since he was with his daddy and he could see mommy smiling and getting all excited, he eventually would calm down and enjoy himself. After each ride he would run into my arms and have such a proud look on his face. I know the more we expose him to uncomfortable situations, the more self confidence he will have. You can see his self esteem growing daily because of it. (Even though it does look like we are torturing him for the most part! HA!)

We also indulged ourselves in all the yummy "fair food" they had to offer. This year's new item was fried pecan pie! I know, it sounds disgusting and usually I would think so, but this time it tasted SO good! I even indulged in funnel cake! Which those of you who know me, know that I don't like ANY fried food besides french fries. Let's call it a pregnancy related hazard! HA! Brayden enjoyed his share of all, but his favorite was the fresh lemonade he shared with his mommy.

Below are some of the pictures I took today at the fair. Enjoy!

- Sue -
* Checking out all the animals

* Going to see all the old tractors and yes, he is wearing a leash, but there were millions of people there and we are paranoid some one will snatch him!

* Wow...vegetables

* Brayden's first ride ever!

* Ok, not so thrilled...

* This is much better

* So scared of this!

* There they are!

* This went pretty high and fast for a ferris wheel

* Yummy ice cream!

* Yummy lemonade!

* "Crash and Burn Nap"