Pumpkin Patch

This year instead of just going to the store to pick out our pumpkins, we went to the pumpkin patch. Of course it happened to be a cold and rainy day but that didn't slow us down to much. Joseph loved being able to run through the fields and pick out his pumpkins, but did get a little concerned when we left his pumpkins in pumpkin daycare while we did other fun activities. We had so much fun looking at all the booths, seeing the horse and bull, eating kettle corn and going through the corn maze until we got lost and it started to rain. I think it was enough of a hit that we will definitely be doing it again next year.

Ready to bring home some pumpkins

So many to choose from.

Looking for the perfect one.

Found it.

Carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders. :)

Which way to go???

My boys!!

Enjoying a very cold hayride.

Ringling Bros & Barnum & Bailey Circus

So many months ago for Joseph's birthday we went to the circus. Sam and Brad were in town and were able to go with us, which made the boys super happy. It was the first time at the circus for Ben, Joseph, Sam and Brad and they all seemed to enjoy it. They put on one great show and had some really cool things to watch. I think my favorite and scariest part of the show was when they have the lions and tigers perform. I know it is part of the act for the animals to get a little ornery, but it always makes me nervous. It was so much fun watching the boys faces lit up when something really exciting happened and they were completely enthralled, especially with the motorcycle riders in the big ball. I am so glad that we were able to enjoy such a fun family experience together.

Horse Riders

Motorcycle and Trapeze artist

Beware of the dragon

Can you feel the excitement??

Totally excited!!

Love those Elephants

Lions and Tigers, oh my!!

Bubble girls

Joseph's 7th Birthday

So way back in September we celebrated Joseph's 7th birthday. I can hardly believe he is that old and becoming such a handsome young man like his dad. We had a nice quiet family celebration at home this year with homemade Mac &Cheese, salad, veggies and a Lego cake. Joseph got some pretty neat presents, but I think his favorite was his new bike which some how I didn't get a picture of. It must have been because he was riding too fast for me to catch him. It has been such a fun year for Joseph with starting 1st grade and learning so many new things. Happy Birthday Pumpkin nose, we love you so much!!

Yay for Birthday balloons!!

Awesome Ninja Lego's!

Happy Birthday Baby!!

My birthday boy

Lego cake

Presents!!

Oh boy it is Perry pj's

We love you!!

Sneak Peak.....

So this summer we went and had some fun family pictures taken. Here are just a few of my favorites.

 

 

Harvest Festival

Joseph's school put on another great Harvest Festival this year and Joseph loved the new addition of the bouncy slide. It was the first thing he did and went back as much as he could, but I did manage to pull him away a few times to try the other games and enjoy some pizza. It was a great night and lots of fun getting to see old and new friends.

You can never grow tired of going down a bouncy slide.

Playing games!

Mae and Joseph having a sword fight.

Enjoying a Hayride!

Weekend Fun in Glenwood Springs

So way back in September when Ben was in Minnesota on a guy's trip, Mom, Joseph and I went to Glenwood Springs for some weekend fun. We got in to town late Thursday afternoon and once we were settled at the hotel we headed over to have dinner at mom's favorite place The Italian Underground. We sure lucked out because there wasn't any wait for a table and the food was delicious as always. After dinner we just headed back to the hotel to get some rest so that we would be ready for our big day of fun on Friday. We got up early on Friday and had breakfast before heading up the mountain. They have the coolest adventure park up on top with a cave tour, lots of rides and fun games for kids of all ages. We spent all morning up there and then we came back down to have lunch at The Brew Pub before hitting the pool. It was a perfect Autumn day for swimming in the hot springs pool since there weren't very many people and the water felt great. Once Joseph had finished with that pool we grabbed some dinner before hitting the hotel pool. I would have been happy to skip that one but Joseph was so intent on going that I couldn't bear to tell him no. So we headed to another pool and had a great time, since the whole pool was designed just for kids. It had two water slides, a basketball hoop, a fountain and a hot tub. On Saturday we just had breakfast before heading out because Joseph had a soccer game and a Harvest festival to get to. We had a great time together and can't wait to do it again!!
(Sorry the pictures are out of order.)

Practicing his skills so he can keep up with his Dad.

This is so cool!!

I love Ferris Wheels!!

Hamming it up for mom.

I got mom to face her fears.

Enjoying a late night swim.

Water slides RULE!!

I love Hanging Lake.

Fall colors on the drive up.

HELP!!

The start of our adventure.

Loving the cave tour.

Such a cool dude.

Enjoying the hot springs!

This hotel pool is the best!!

CRASHED!!