Cupcakes & Cocktails

Bridal Shower theme was "Cupcakes & Cocktails".  The decorations were kept simple with a variety of cupcakes- Carrot, strawberry lollipops, chocolate, mini cheesecakes and vanilla- and two drinks in jugs- rum punch and skip and go naked's-.  Custom gift bags to match the theme were given away as prizes!

Berries, books, and a new headband...

Holy Smokes! Look at that GIANT PUMPKIN! Trip to Bauman's Farm & Garden take two

The journey started about 6 months ago when my mom went to Bauman's for our weekly fruit and vegtables and saw the giant pumpkins.  She asked me if our FFA chapter wanted to grow one, I asked Blair if that was cool, she said ok, I asked Allison if she wanted to grow it, she said ok and that was that.  The pumpkin grew and grew and today was the day to drive it from Molalla to Gervais and compete in the Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off!

When Allison and her mother arrived the guy asked Allison what the pumpkin's name was-

Guy- "What is it's name?"

Allison- "I don't know.  I just called it pumpkin when I rubbed lotion on it."

Me- "Lotion?"

Allison- "I could not let it get a sun burn."

Me- "Oh. Name it Lotion."

(later)

Me- "I have a finger puppet named Lotion.  It's a monkey."

Allison- (strange look on her face, staring at me)

Allison, Porter and Mom were excited.



 Lotion.

 Pumpkin judges making sure people are not cheating. 

And, a rooster on the run.

Porter did not make weight.

Excited for growing a LARGER pumpkin next year!

Trip to Bauman's Farm & Garden Pumpkin Patch

The weather was unusually beautiful yesterday and it posed a perfect opportunity to visit Bauman's Farm & Garden (http://www.baumanfarms.com/) opening day for their fall festivities! 

This is my FAVORITE photo of the day!!!  Bauman's was also hosting an apple tasting yesterday and my favorite was Honey Crisp!  Yummmmm!  They also had an apple sling shot and an apple cannon! 

The staff was very helpful...  Even if they laughed at us while we were slinging apples!

Beyond the fall festivities they have greenhouses full or beautiful plants and a bakery stocked full of delicious baked goods.  I was sad I missed out on fresh apple cider though!

It was an excellent day!  I recommend everyone in the area visiting Bauman's Farm & Garden!  I will be back next weekend for the giant pumpkin weigh off!!!