We did many things including climbing on the jungle gym, playing with the trains on the train tables and watching a magic show that Daniel thought was very funny. When it was our turn to ride on Thomas, Evan rushed to our stroller to get in when I noticed that he was having a hard time getting in and that is when I started laughing because he had his arms filled with trains that he took from the train table. I had to pry them from his hands and boy did he have a meltdown. It was no big deal since he was only one of many who were having similar moments.
Daniel was extremely excited to ride the train but Evan didn't seem to share in his excitement. I think he tolerated the ride and was anxious to get back to the train tables which by the way, we have one at home. After the ride or before (can't remember which doesn't really matter to the story) we got in line to take a picture in front of Thomas. Daniel was all ready for his picture with Thomas but, Evan, not so much. He did not like me leaving him on the bench with only his brother. We tried having the two boys standing next to each other then sitting. Nothing worked so I had Daniel take the picture by himself. I didn't think until later that I should have taken the picture with them. The best picture I got of the two of them was Evan pushing Daniel away.
Daniel's picture turned out so sweet so I had them make me a copy. This picture is the one that I took while they were taking the good picture.
After a fun morning and afternoon we headed back home for a quick rest before we headed out for our evening of fun. This time we were headed to UCO for the Asian Student Association Moon Festival. This festival is very important to all Asian people as it marks the first full moon of the Fall. In China they shoot fireworks for hours at a time to commemorate the occasion. We didn't have fireworks at our celebration but there was food, activities, and a show with Japanese drummers and ended with not one but three Chinese Lion dancers that was about the best we have ever seen. The best part of the entire evening was seeing many of our adoptive family friends that have become like another family to us.
At the end of the evening we headed to a local Chinese restaurant where Daniel and Evan enjoyed lots of noodles!
The next morning (Saturday) we met with another family to tour the Orr Family Farm. The boys had a great time seeing animals, jumping on a pillow trampoline and riding pedal cars (OK, I did too)! The highlight of the morning was riding the hay truck to the pumpkin patch to choose our pumpkins. I'm sure Evan thought we were crazy but he is so good about going with the flow. He chose his pumpkin and Daniel did too but had a hard time holding onto his. We rode the wagon back to main part of the farm where we tried out a giant slide and then rode a small steam engine train around the park. About lunch time we headed back home and Evan slept until early evening. It was a lot of fun and yes, there is such a thing as having too much fun!
sweet, sweet boys!! It was so fun seeing you at the festival!
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