Deals Orchard - Pumpkin Patch

Don & Jane invited us to meet them (and the Edsen family) at Deal's Orchard in Jefferson on Saturday!! We spent the day at the orchard and then went to Pizza Ranch for lunch and presents for the kids from Nina and Papa!

It was a BEAUTIFUL day... it doesn't get any better than this weather in October!! We all had a great time... the boys did sand art, made ropes, played a pumpkin toss game, picked out pumpkins, rode pony's and the list goes on!!! There was so much to do! :) Here is a peak at our day!

Pony Riding...

Both Parker and Owen LOVED getting to ride the ponies... what a FUN experience for them! :)

 

Rope Making...

Each of the older two boys got to make their own ropes! They thought it was pretty great! :)

 

 

Hay Ride...

We took a hay ride around the orchard.

 

The PATCH...

Parker and Owen picked out their own pumpkins (and one for Drew too)!

Riding back in the wagon! :)

Brothers...

The Gifts...

We went to Pizza Ranch for lunch and Nina & Papa gave the kids their Halloween presents! They were so excited... Nina and Papa gave GREAT gifts! Jammies, Build-a-Bear outfits, paints, etc. Thanks Nina & Papa!! :)

 

More FuN! :)

THANK YOU Nina & Papa for inviting us... we had a GREAT time! :)

Keokuk...

We went to Keokuk for the weekend to see my dad's side of the family! It's always great getting to see everyone and spend time together like old times... although it always makes me miss dad! Grandma & Grandpa are doing well and I treasure the time we get to spend with them... they are 81 years old!!

This trip back I was able to see my friends Kathy (Rupp) Burkhammer and Chris (Albright) Ison! I try to see Kathy almost every trip back... but I have not seen Chris since 8th grade!!! - - it was great getting to talk to her and catch up! She looks just like she did in 8th grade... times been good to her! :)

Here are a few pictures from our visit!!

Our little CHUNKY MONKEY

Drew has brought so much joy to our lives! We LOVE him SO MUCH and THANK GOD for him everyday!

Here are a few random pictures of our little chunky monkey... a.k.a. Chunky Drewster

The Boys...

A picture of ALL of the boys being goofy!! :) They were all laying around playing and cuddling, so I couldn't pass up the photo opportunity!!

I LOVE these boys!!!

Open WIDE....

and.............YUCK!!!

Drew tried rice cereal for the first time on the 18th of September... he was 5 months and 5 days old! He did NOT like it AT ALL! I have tried again and still no interest! I am going to try the gerber oatmeal next time and hopefully he will like that better!! :)

You'd think he would welcome any food... since he likes to eat so much! :)

Owen's 1st Day of (4 Year Old) Preschool

Our little Owen John is a BIG BOY now... he started 4 year old preschool this year!!! WOW... the time has flown by! One of the MANY reasons I am so THANKFUL to get to be home with my boys each day! He was VERY excited for school this year!! He gets to go 3 mornings a week for 2-1/2 hours each day! He is going to Westview again this year, so he has some friends in his class from last year... which is nice for playdates!

Here is a picture of my little guy all ready for school! - - and big brother Parker too! :)

 Had to get a shot of the backpacks - per Owen! :)

Waukee Elementary Celebration...

Waukee Elementary is BRAND NEW!! The kids all started this school year at their NEW building... and to celebrate they had a PaRtY last Friday night for the kiddos!! :) We met up with our neighbors there and after the fun we all went to Pizza Ranch for supper!! It was a fun night! :)

Trying to see who can stick the velcro object the furthest (being hooked up to bungee cords)!

Owen heading up the slide! - - I didn't snap fast enough to catch him going down!! :)

Getting some temporary tattoos...

Snacking on popcorn, popsicles and water!

THANKS WE for a FREE fun night!!!! :)

Kool-Aid Stand...

Last Saturday the neighborhood kids all got together and set up a kool-aid stand down on the corner! It was so stinkin' cute!!! They ended up making $13 for all of the kiddos to split! :) Oh... these are the memories I never want to forget! :)

In the photos...

Owen, Brady, Jensen and Parker!

Aiden and Hayden join in the fun too...