Pumpkin Patch

Last Saturday, we headed out to the orchard for the annual pumpkin patch festivities. It was a little wet and a little cold, but we all had fun and we are STILL scraping off mud from our shoes.

the hay stack the kids could play in all day

Amelia, with help from Dad climbed to the top.

Jack's favorite-walking back and forth through the bales

Coming back through

Why is it so difficult to get them both to look?

But here's how we solve that ... make em' kiss!

giggles

sipping some cider

on the hayride, Jack was very interested in the tractor

Dad and Jack both transfixed by the tractor, maybe it's a boy thing?

Sis on the move to find the right one!

Hunting his down

With their picks. Jack tried multiple times to pick his up and was getting extra mad he couldn't do it.

Can't believe it's already late October! Stay tuned for house updates!

Campout 2013

Last weekend we headed to Illinois for our annual family reunion. It was year 30 at the same place! Like always it was refreshing and a wonderful time to catch up with family.

Dad and Jack 

 Matching cousins

 Blowing bubbles, throwing balls, making a mess...

 My Aunt and Cousin with grandbabies the same age. 

 Splashin

 Jack generally did great all weekend. He loved having so many people around and so many places to explore. 

 Saturday Afternoon we had a reception honoring my Aunt and Uncle on 30 years of Marriage

Amelia and my cousin's daughter Jemma

sharing cookies

 Amelia racing Papa

 Amelia lounging with Uncle Landon

The camp grounds has a frisbee golf course that is played quite regularly ... Jack was ready to join in.

 Saturday evening we always have a short devotional ... which is the only time these girls sat still 

 People didn't believe Amelia could read, as you can tell... they were thoroughly surprised

story telling.

We had a record number of people there at 54 with a handful of people absent. Again, just a wonderful time reflection on our heritage and resting.

Bedtime Stories

Dad reading before bed. Jack barely hold still

With Amelia reading, she usually likes to read with brother as well. She isn't that patient with him when he tries to prematurely turns pages.

Kisses for Sissy, which tend to be on the sloppy side.

yes, more kisses

What joy to watch the two interact and play