Mauer's First Field Trip

Mauer doesn't get to go on field trips unless Todd or I go too. Fortunately, I was able to get away from work and join the crew at the pumpkin patch. The big kids ran through a hay maze; Mauer and I just watched. Next, we went into the animal barn. At this farm, they let the kids get inside the pens and touch and feed the animals. Mauer cried each time we got close to the goats, bunnies, pigs and chickens. I guess he's not much of a farm animal kid. Then we got to go on a hay ride out to the pumpkin patch. Each child got to pick out the perfect pumpkin!

Here is the crew from "The Clubhouse" daycare.

Here are some of the Mauer fans. (clockwise from top left) Triniti helping Mauer pose for the camera. Alyssa only knows a few words "no," "mine," and "Mauer."

Mauer got a burst of energy right before I put him on the bails of hay. He was being really silly!

Mauer made me a little nervous on the tractor seat. He wanted to lean over to reach the knobs and levers, which would make him lose his balance. So, I turned him around to play with the steering wheel. Much better. Some other Pumpkin patch guests saw how cheesy he was being. When he heard them laugh, he really hammed it up.

My favorite picture of the day!