portland in the fall

 we decided to take a quick trip to portland.  the girls had a couple days off of school and jason happened to get the same week off at work, i can't believe how well it worked out.

we haven't ever gone over in the fall, the weather was perfect!

krista drove up thursday with the kids. we got to babysit jessy, kami, and bode while kris and tim worked friday.  it was fun haning out with their kids, the girls loved being with their cousins.

the girls got to decorate sugar cookies with their cousins.

we played a ton of games of freeze tag at the park.

krista took me out for my first spiced pumpkin latte, it was so good i got another one for the drive back home.

we saw jason's grandma 3 times while we were there, it was so nice.

abigail and jess asked grandpa if he would pay them for picking apples off his apple trees, he agreed. they ended up picking 400 apples and each made 10 dollars.

everyone came to portland on saturday and we all went to the roloff farm!
i was so excited.  we've watched all their episodes.  it was great to see it all in person and meet them!  we talked with amy and zach and saw matt riding around.
can you believe we stood in a face painting line for an hour, but the kids sure did look cute.
we took the 30min tour of their property, their farm is huge and absolutely amazing!
i can't wait to see their new episodes, they're going to start shooting soon.

 it sure is great to have such a wonderful family.  we love you guys and the time we get to spend together!

 

Night at the Farmstead

Our school started this thing called "kiss the pig".  The kids bring in loose change and the grade level that ends up raising the most money gets to pick the teacher they want to see kiss the pig.  For every hundred dollars raised the PE teacher will also kiss a pig. 4th grade won and Abigail's teacher was picked, so we skipped soccer practice and headed out for a fun night at the Farmstead.

We met up with boys.
Right away Ash saw the pony rides.
We all walked through the 'creature'.
The kids played on the swings and slides.
And then it was finally time for kiss the pig.  The cute little pig was named Kevin Bacon.  The teachers were such good sports.  They even got the principle and librarian to kiss the pig.
They did the bounce pillow.
Before it got too dark we started through the corn maze.  Abigail and Luke took off, thankful they always made it back to us.
Donuts and cotton candy were eaten.
And pictures were taken.

pumpkin patch 2011

Randomness

Is it October already?  

And the 8th?  

Wow, where have I been, what have we been up to?

I'm glad you asked.

Abigail was sick at the beginning of the month. Fevers, cough, sore throat.

While Abigail was home sick she learned how to make friendship bracelets.

Ash is enjoying preschool and loves when it is 'show and tell' day.

I recently made a wreath for fall.

I have burlap waiting to be made into a table runner.

Jason has been really busy at work.  All his hard work paid off, he had a great visit.  And today starts his 10 day vacation at home! 

Abigail has a 5 day weekend.

Ashy got her kindergarten shots today.  She's 38 lbs (50%) and 43 1/2 inches (75%).

Have you seen the (huge) pumpkins at Walmart for only $2.98.  I bought 4 to add to the corn stalks on the front porch.

Abigail and I canned peaches together.

We've been enjoying pumpkin bread for breakfast.

I'm excited for all the things we have planned this month. I'm afraid October will fly by.

And just a side note, Christmas is in 78 days.