Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Pumpkin Festival Weekend

We had a fantastic time in Maine this Columbus Day weekend! We did so many things that this post is super long, but you'll enjoy it!
This was the winner at 1471 lbs!!!
The aftermath of the pumpkin drop.... see the videos at the end for the full effect!
Norah and Grampa having a snuggle...
Getting into position for the double drop....
Beautiful colors...

1200lbs going up!
I just loved this too much not to take a picture... this is on the pumpkin canon...

Getting into position for the first drop...
1100lb pumpkin...

Moving the 1100lb pumpkin with a forklift....


200ft crane to lift them!
We took Great Grammy K out to breakfast...

Alex eating his "apple snake"....
Alex did a great job helping Gramma make the apple crisp....

Ther kids enjoyed some games and won some prizes....
Pumpkin Boat Races.... from a distance....


Dragon vs. Pig tattoo.....
The winner!!!!!!!

Beautiful colors!
The pumpkin canon...

The smoking gun.... well, canon actually.... just fired!
Pumpkin Catapult!



We all gathered at the cottage to celebrate Sydney's birthday!

Aunt Linda and Norah reading Norah's new Elmo book...
Too much partying for Harvey....
Happy Birthday, Sydney!

Alex about to attacked by ferocious puppy...






Impressive pumpkin display this year!

Alex just had to see what was up the "Harposaurus" nose....


Norah wanted to help Gramma push the stroller....
Alex loved the dragon!

Very cool vulture....
Norah's favorite - the tractor!

Waiting for the Pumpkin Parade!




Norah practicing her Jedi moves... then she knocked me in the forehead!







Playing with trucks in the driveway is always a favorite!
Meeting the new member of the family.... HARVEY!



Norah with her claws....
Alex has a new hat...




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