County Fair with Friends

Seeing Santa

Every year we make a trip to see Santa


This year Santa was hiding in the Savannah Mall

First we found the train near Santa's workshop

After the train, we wandered into the north pole (Bass Pro Shop)
where Santa's helpers (Bass Pro staff)
directed us to the arts and crafts, the holiday decorations
and the ONE thing that every little boy (future Bass Pro customer)
needs at Christmas time...
...a shooting range.


Thankfully, Ashton did not "shoot his eye out"
and with that,
it was time for Santa...

Forsyth Park (...and a few shots of chili)

On a beautiful day, back in early December, Stacy, Ashton and I headed out to Forsyth Park to take in the 3rd annual Savannah Chili Bowl.

While walking through the park we happened upon a gorgeous and untouched blanket of yellow leaves surrounding the trunk of naked tree. We had great fun rolling around on the ground and snapping photos.
Following that we took a few shots by the fountain
and enjoyed watching Ashton on the playground.





Of course, sometimes watching
Ash on the playground is nerve-wracking!



As for the Chili...

It was good...what little bit we had. Stace and I each bought armbands allowing us as much chili as we could eat. The problem was that by the time you finished waiting in line at any of the dozen-or-so vendors, all you got for your trouble was a itty-bitty styrofoam shot glass of chili. I doubt we'll be back next year, but it was cool to try it out :)

Strawberry Festival!

The Ottowa Farms Strawberry Festival in Bloomingdale, GA


Strawberry Fields from Mike and Ash on Vimeo.

Strawberries!

What a beautiful day it was this past Saturday as Ashton and I headed out to Bloomingdale, GA, to meet up with some friends to enjoy the Strawberry Festival. On top of great weather we had inflatable slides and castles, pony rides, hay rides, homemade strawberry ice-cream, crafts, reenactments, and of course, all the strawberries we could pick!

Pony Ride from Mike and Ash on Vimeo.


"Blue Steel"
Of course I couldn't resist getting him a souvenir farm cap!

Dallas' Birthday at The Flying Frogs

Ashton & his friend Dallas on her birthday...
celebrating at 'The Flying Frogs'


Dallas' Birthday Party from Mike and Ash on Vimeo.

This birthday party included most of the children from Ashton's daycare (including the birthday girl - who is also the daycare provider's granddaughter)

This indoor playground for kids has tunnels, chambers, crawl-spaces, video games, a train ride and much, much more! All the kids had a blast!!
Of course... what's a birthday party without pizza, cake and ice-cream?! Amped-up on sugar, Ashton was NOT ready to leave as the party came to an end.


THANK YOU DALLAS for having us at your terrific party!!

The Little Jumping Bean

Recently, Ashton, Stacy and I went to visit a kids playland known as "The Little Jumping Bean".....(thanks for the recommendation Gina!) The place is full of indoor inflatables that my little man LOVED!!!!


My Jumping Bean from Mike and Ash on Vimeo.











Ahh...to be 3 from Mike and Ash on Vimeo.






Thank God He Bounces! from Mike and Ash on Vimeo.




Our visit to The Little Jumping Bean lasted an hour and a half, but Ashton never stopped once the entire time. I've never seen him SO excited for SO long. It was great. We'll definately visit there many times in the future!

2007 Coastal Empire Fair

Every year the Coastal Empire Fair comes to Savannah, and this year Ashton was able to enjoy the food, fun and rides with his good pal Ellie


They were able to brave most of the (kiddie) rides unaccompanied,
but a couple of thrills did require a daddy present



A day full of smiles and laughter!


After three hours of fairgrounds, both were exhausted...
...both daddies, that is! The kids had rode all of the rides
and actually expected us to retake them on their favorites!?!

Well...OK, just one more

Seriously...this is the last one

"But, but...PLEASE!!!"

Finally, after another hour and a half, we said goodbye to the fair!

oh yeah...there's Trevon



Kidding aside...we all had a wonderful time!!

Octoberfest in Savannah

Ashton and I headed downtown to River Street this morning to meet up with some friends to enjoy the fun and festivities of Octoberfest! He and (one of)his (girl)friend(s) Kailey took to the huge inflated slide and loved it!! Enjoy...


Octoberfest Slide from Mike and Ash on Vimeo.



Not to be out-done, yours truly tackled the terrifying bungee/trampoline ride! (OK...so I was one of 4 people using it and maybe I was the oldest one there...ok, combine all of three of their ages and I was still older). Enjoy the vid...


Thrill-Seeker from Mike and Ash on Vimeo.
Afterwards we enjoyed some good food and fun, and then promptly came home and passed out!

Well I think I've posted enough for one day.