Oktoberfest 2010

Last weekend, we took Adam to the ski area on Mt. Lemmon for Oktoberfest. It's a tiny festival that features German food (brats, sauerkraut and hot potato salad) and a polka band. Only a few people show up for the event which is essentially, sitting on the bottom of the grassy ski slope, eating (and/or drinking) and enjoying the cool weather. Thankfully, it is a very mellow get together and so it's family-friendly. (There is also is a fudge shop at Ski Valley--another reason to drive up the mountain!)

We were very excited that the trip with Adam went well. This is the farthest we've taken him from home. He loves being outdoors and he had a great time on the mountain. He'd had a rough week with teething and a new babysitter. She is working out wonderfully, by the way.



Once we got to the ski area and got out of the car, Adam was happy and excited to see where we were. He smiled, stuck his tongue between his lips and made a razzing sound that he does when he's amused. He smiled the entire time we were on the mountain and didn't fuss at all.


Matt and I love being outdoors, especially where it's nice and cool, so we had a great time, too.


Before making our way back down the mountain, we stopped in Summerhaven. The three of us walked along the stream that runs through town. Adam was intrigued with the water, so we wanted to give him plenty of time to enjoy it. Soon it was getting dark and we decided it was time to head home. Adam slept most of the way home.