Pumpkin Patch

 A few weeks before Halloween, we went to a pumpkin patch.  We went to the same one last year where I wore Little Bear the whole time.  Now, he was able to run around the pumpkin patch and help pick out the pumpkins.  We brought the double stroller, but I ended up wearing Little Cub and Little Bear ran around.  So, the stroller was used to carry the pumpkins.  Little Bear had a blast running through the fields and picking up pumpkins.  It was so fun to watch him.

Almost 3 feet tall

The first pumpkin he picked.  I like the color.

"I really want this one Daddy. You carry it"

Following Daddy to the next pumpkin

Temporarily distracted by the airplane he heard and saw flying overhead

Strong boy

My handsome boys!!

Giving Daddy his approval on the big family pumpkin

Enjoying the ride on the wagon being pulled by the tractor - "vroom vroom"

Grandpa and the kiddos in their pumpkin hats knitted by Uncle Antwon

2013 Fall Fun

We've had a great Fall so far.  We are making a few traditions.  We went back to the Louisburg Cider Fest.  There was a pancake breakfast to start the day off.  Little Bear ate his share of pancakes.  That's actually one of his favorite foods.  We also have been able to spend some enjoyable time outside with the awesome weather we've had.  Another fun activity is the Weston Apple Fest.  It's fun to see how much Little Bear has grown in a year.  I'm bummed I didn't get any really good pictures of Little Cub, but she was all snuggly in the carrier I was wearing.  I've been using the Baby K'tan and have been liking it.  Little Cub is asleep usually when she's in it because of how snuggled to me she is.  We are really having some fun together as a family.  Next year at this time, Little Cub will be mobile and in more of the pictures instead of all snuggled in my carrier.  I'm having so much fun watching my kiddos grow and develop.  It's amazing how much Little Bear is learning every day.  I hope I don't mess him up and teach him to be the man God wants him to be.

Quite the scowl.  Maybe he's mad because he wants more pancakes or juice?

hugging Papa Bear while watching the ponies give rides

I want to ride the ponies Daddy!

Giving Papa Bear some instructions

Supervising

Taking a break from supervising to mow the lawn

Back to check on Papa Bear's work.  "Not quite level yet Daddy"

Just a swingin' at the Apple Fast 

Trying to climb up the slide

"Daddy. Are you coming down too?"

Taking a break for apple dumplings, cider, and water

Pumpkin Patch and Halloween Fun

Last Sunday we all went to the pumpkin patch.  It was a beautiful sunny day with a slight chill.  I of course had to dress Little Bear up in his overalls.  They're actually too short for him, but I wanted him to wear them one last time.  I of course had to put his pumpkin hat on him that his uncle made.  The pumpkin patch is 24 acres and on an actual farm.  So, Little Bear got to look at some chickens and cows.  He loved it.  We took a hay ride out to the patch.  We would find a pumpkin we liked, then walk around a little more and see another one we liked.  Little Bear helped us out in the selection process.  We loved this place.  We had never been there before, but our friend recommended it.  The bonus is, that it was free.  There are some really neat pumpkin patches in our area, but it cost $10 to get in.  Next year maybe we'll do that when Little Bear is another year older and would enjoy it more.  For now, I'm so glad we came here.  They even had apple cider and kettle corn available.  If you're in the area, check out Schaake's Pumpkin Patch.

Maybe the one in the middle

No, I like this one better

I love these boys SOOOO much!

He loved crawling around in the dirt - typical boy

I love this little pumpkin

Pumpkin Totem Pole

Tractor Hay Ride

He loved the cows - I couldn't get him to moo at them though

Frankenstein

Count Dracula

Happy playing in the hay

He wasn't quite sure what to think of the feel of the hay bales at first

Handsome boy all relaxed in the hay - notice the crossed legs?  Cracks me up

Last night we met up with CC and her kids and another couple from church and their kids.  I felt weird just taking Little Bear trick or treating by himself, so we joined our friends.  We had a blast.  We were in CC's neighborhood.  We loved "catching our little turkey".  Mark and I had to wear our camo to complete the look.

Papa Bear and the cutest turkey he ever caught

Aren't we an adorable family!!

Little Bear and his girlfriend MJ

They are sooo cute!

gorgeous sunset

The turkey has had enough.  He's ready for bed

One last happy face for the evening