Pumpkin Patch

As is our now normal tradition, we go to a pumpkin patch for our friend Jackson's birthday party.  It's now 5 years running!  The kids always enjoy their time there.  There are animals to pet.  Emma and Nick love that part - they both had no problem hugging a sheep.  There is a small hay maze - Ryan's favorite part.  Plus a hay ride to pick a pumpkin and birthday cake!  We had a great time this year, even though it was cold.  

One picture below is from the corn maze/pumpkin patch that we went to with the Boy Scouts.  Unfortunately, this is the only picture I got, since my camera battery died.  Ryan went with the other boys, and Emma, Nick and I got lost and had to get help out.  That's what happens when you let 2 and 4 year olds make the directions!  It was fun day too!

Happy Halloween!

 I figured I better post these pics before Thanksgiving!!  We had a rainy cold Halloween here.  The kids were all very excited and got a ton of candy.  Ryan picked out the Hulk after seeing The Avengers.  Emma picked out her geisha costume from a catalog - surprised all of us!  Nick's Army costume was bought in last year's after Halloween sale.  He didn't really care!  Daddy took all 3 by himself this year (my neck was bothering me and I could barely turn it).  Nick was back home in less than a half hour - too cold and he was afraid of the fires people had going.  Overall, a sugary night!