Pumpkins in the Park

Every year in Downtown San Jose, the city hosts “Pumpkins in the Park” a few event with costume parades, costumes, cider and a pumpkin patch.  There are quite a few booths from local organizations.  I was surprised at the number of booths dedicated to sustainable farming, composting, free trade foods, etc. 

Todd was going with my father to the San Jose State University (both their alma mater) football game last Saturday (10/13) and thankfully my mom offered to help with the kids.  Bless her heart.  I’m still trying to get a hang of being a mom to two kids.  High fives all around to moms who do this on a daily basis with more than two kids.

Mom was game for the adventure to Pumpkins in the Park so we set off for Downtown SJ with Luke in his Halloween costume (getting a lot of use out of it!) and Luke was stoked that he got to ride the “wire train” (Light Rail) to downtown.

I didn’t take too many pictures, as even with help, I still feel overwhelmed about the whole thing.

Waiting at the station with Grandma:

Luke participated in a hula hoop contests, dance with some Chinese dragons, bounce in a bounce house and of course, pick out a pumpkin.

He did have this pumpkin picked out, but when he got to the register to pay, Luke changed his mind and decided to go with the little $1 pumpkin.  Needless to say, Mom was happy.

And how was Lily during all this, you might ask? An angel. Slept the whole time. We stayed about an hour and decided to go home and have lunch.  I was so surprised – Luke even stayed on scheduled for lunch and nap. Woo hoo! I was even able to take a nap when both Luke and Lily napped at the same time.  Noella = winner.