MARIS FARM PUMPKIN PATCH

HAPPY COWS OF WASHINGTON

You've heard of the Happy Cows of California, well this these are the Happy Cows of Washington. There are quite a few dairy farms here. This farm happens to be in Enumclaw which is only 10 minutes from where we live.

On the way up to Maris Farm in Buckley today, we stopped to take this picture. Of course as always, Mimi had to roll down her window and give a big shout out to the cows. It went like this: Hello big mama!!!

BEDTIME STORIES

Everynight papa reads stories to Mimi before going to bed unless she is super tired. He not only has to read to her but her cars as well. Mimi had to place her car "Doc" on papa's chest so that "Doc" too can read the book.

Tonight's story is the Japanese fairytale "Momotaro" aka "Peach Boy". It was one of mama's favorite stories when she was little.

BREAKFAST AT BLACK DIAMOND BAKERY

Since grandma and grandpa had never eaten at Black Diamond Bakery before, mama invited them out to breakfast. For the most part, we all had a very good time. Grandma's back is still giving her a problem. It still hurts after the surgery she had about one month ago.

GOOD DEALS

Oh how mama does love, love, love good deals, especially when one is on a fixed budget.

In about a month the snow season will be falling upon us here up north. It has already been snowing quite a bit up here at Stevens Pass.

Yesterday mama saw the commercial for TJ Maxx ski and snowboarding clothes sale at half the price you would pay at the sport store. I saw on the internet that the jackets alone ar $95.00 or more at the sporting good stores. Therefore today before taking Mimi to school, she decided to check it out.

At first when Mimi and I arrived at the store, we were told that the ski and snowboarding were only for the youth and not toddlers. Mama was about to give up and leave but thanks to Mimi, we stayed and broused around. Lo and behold, what to my wondering eyes did I see?! One ski suit on the rack that is just Mimi's size!!! We bought it for $32.00 and the original price is $100.00!!

Afterwards we went to Big Lots and got a good deal there too on some Halloween outdoor decorations. This has been a good day oh yeah, yeah yeah!

PUTNEY FAMILY GROUP HUGS

Every night when papa comes home from a "Hard Days Night", we have family group hugs and kisses. We have been doing this forever. This is the first time that mama tried to do what our good friend Allyn suggested. This is the best one out of five. This is also the very best part of the day for all of us.

GAME TIME

While goofing around on the internet yesterday, mama found a cool website for kids. It is called http://www.askforkids.com. It has some fun games for kids and the best part, it is free!