Hello & welcome back to our blog! It's Fall Y'all!! Just yesterday, we went on our 2nd annual fall day with Zachary's Poppi (Matt's Father). We had such a fabulous day. I have so many pictures still on my camera that I will download soon. But, I didn't want to waste any time sharing the pictures we have easy access to. They were all taken with i-phones, isn't technology great?! The top three pictures Poppi took with his phone & he texted them to me (thank you Poppi!). And, these pictures perfectly tell our story of a wonderful fall day together! First we visited Poppi's local pumpkin patch and Zachary picked out way too many pumpkins. Pictures will show up here soon. But, until then let me tell you about our afternoon at the nearby fair. Last year Zachary would NOT, even with all our coercing, agree to ride a single ride (well other than the carousel). He was content to just watch all the excitement. But, this year was VERY different! Zachary ended up riding 4 rides, feed the petting zoo farm animals, played 2 fair games, shared Poppi's beloved funnel cake, licked melting ice cream from his fingers & watched Mommy & Daddy both take turns on the mechanical bull! Zachary riding his most favorite ride, it's all about the Motorcycle! Interesting enough, by the time he was on this ride he looked absolutely exhausted and uncomfortable. I was very surprise to learn it was his favorite of all his rides. I supposed I shouldn't be too surprised because the boy loves his motorcycles!

Last year Matt rode the Mechanical Bull for the first time. And, this year it didn't take much to convince him to do a repeat performance. The concentration was written all over his face!

I did it too! Yes, I was able to gather my courage and jump on that mechanical bull. I told the operator this was my first ever ride and it also was on my bucket list. So, please take it easy on me. Thankfully he did! The hardest part was getting ontop of the darn bull. The only way was to use the cushion as a trampoline jump and propel myself. In hind site, I should have used the handle to help pull myself up. Live and learn! I lasted 61 seconds! And, only got off because the bull stopped. So, does that mean I won?! Well, not necessarily...because in the process of checking this off my bucket list I pulled my inner right thigh, have cramping in my right side bottom, my neck hurts & I hope I can walk in the morning. But, as a friend said kindly to me, all athletes ache after a performance! LOL, love it!

After the successful bull ride, I went on a shopping spree. I picked up this cow girl hat! I felt the butterfly was very fitting!

We had such a wonderful day & we are all simply exhausted! We can't wait to do it again next year! Thanks Poppi for a fabulous day! xoxoxo PS: my necklace says "Boo Y'all!" :)) Happy Fall!