a hint of fall

We have had a few days that were a little cooler and started feeling like fall. Unfortunately today is not one of those days- it's supposed to be 95*! We have done a few fun things here and there in the last little bit. Ben and I went on a date with some friends to the Melting Pot. It was nice to have a relaxing meal filled with good conversation. The best part was definitely the dessert, it was so YUMMY.

We also had a little mushroom scare with Rhone. I was pretty positive he didn't actually eat the mushroom, he just had brown spores ALL over him. I knew that there was no way poison control would be able to ID the mushroom over the phone so after some frantic research I decided not to take Rhone to the ER. I did not want them to induce vomiting, if there was not need. So after waiting it out an hour and a simple questioning call to poison control, we decided Rhone was fine and no other measures were needed. There is never a dull moment with that little monster around.

Rhone has made a few fall projects. I just got a new book called First Art Experiences for Toddlers and Twos. So we are trying to approach some projects a little differently now, which is also making them messier. It's worth it to watch Rhone's mind at work as he discovers what he likes and doesn't like. We have been able to take the kayak out on our first river experience. We decided not to do a shuttle so we had to paddle against the current to get back to the truck, but was do able thanks to the rudder and we had a good time. We also had some friends over to roast marshmallows and make s'mores.

This activity is called apple stamping. Rhone also did some eating too. Most of my ideas come from no time for flash cards. Check her out on my side bar if you are interested.

Damon showing off his completed apple wreath.

Getting ready for the caramel apples. Apparently anything on a stick is better. Rhone ate 1 apple while waiting for me to make the caramel.

Ben dipping the apples while Rhone adds sprinkles and chocolate chips.

Turns out that he likes apples with caramel on a stick too.

Painting leaves. I had never thought about painting on construction paper. It makes the leaves look more leafy.

"Falling Leaves"

Ben and Rhone on the water.

We saw these cool crabs with 1 huge yellow claw.

I felt Rhone hit the back of my seat. When I turned around he was slumped forward asleep. We laid him back for a cat nap while we paddle back to the truck.

Roasting marhmellows. It was perfect weather that night.

Tami showing off her pefectly cooked marshmallow.

Rhone's favorite thing this day was glitter glue. He worked on this project for almost an hour and I am still finding glitter.