Happy Halloween!!

We had a great Halloween!  Lucas was a three headed dragon, Adam was a Knight in Shining Armor, and I dressed up as a princess for them to fight over!  The boys both loved their costumes and enjoyed Trick or Treating!  We went with a large group of friends throughout Oakfield, which is where Paps and Grandma live!  All the kids looked fantastic and had a lot of fun!!

Adam's First School Party

Today Adam got to attend his first school party.  I was able to attend as well and take lots of pictures.  He got to play pin the wart on the witch and Halloween bingo.  He also made a very cute ghost in a cup craft.  The class finished the party with snacks and received a bag full of goodies.

Happy Birthday, Abigail!

This weekend we celebrated our niece and goddaughter's first birthday! 

Uncle Andy, Abi, and Aunt Carrie

Isn't she a cutie!

The boys got Abi this apron for Christmas baking day!

I think all three of them loved Abi's new wagon!

We just love this little birthday girl!

Lucas's First Field Trip

Today Lucas got to go on his first field trip to Goebel's Farm.  He got to ride on a wagon to the pumpkin patch, learn about how pumpkins grow, play in the hay loft, slide on the barn slide and walk through a corn maze.  He had a terrific time!

Lucas with his friends Asher and Mackenzie

Lucas's class photo

Lucas found a big pumpkin

He loved swinging in the hayloft

Camping at the Farm

Andy's family has about 200 acres of recreational ground in Perry County.  They call it "The Farm".  Andy has been going there with his friends since early grade school to hunt, shoot, ride ATVs, fish, and just mess around in general.  This past weekend we camped there with the second generation of farm lovers.

I was a little skeptical going into this camping trip, because there is no playground, pavement, running hot water, etc.  I wasn't sure we could keep the boys entertained for the weekend.  Man was I wrong!  We all had a blast and didn't even do everything we intended to do.  There were 9-10 kids there between the ages of 6 years and 18 months and about the same number of adults.  We rode ATVs, visited a cave, fished, went on a scavenger hunt and just took in the breathtaking beauty of fall.  The kids enjoyed outdoor movies and campfire story time.  Andy made delicious food for all of us and we just had a great time!

It was pretty cool to know that Andy and I are both still friends with the people we met in grade school and not just acquaintances still but they are our closest friends.  It was awesome to see these guys sharing one of their favorite places with their kids and to see our kids forging true relationships with each other just as we did years ago.  What a blessing long lasting true friendship is! 

Adam caught his first fish

Kids snuggled up to watch the movie

Little guys checking out the well

Audrey Fisher, Patrick and Lucy Bretz ready for a Rhino Ride

Lucas is ready in his spot in the Rhino

Lucas, Patrick, Adam, Audrey, Lucy, and Cameron in the cave.

Lucas is ready to ride

Lucas held on to Cameron on their ride with Sean

Deep fishing talk going on between Patrick and Adam

Lucas caught some fish with Paps

Adam ready to ride with his buddy Alayna

Adam riding the hills with Brian

Pumpkin Patch

We headed to the pumpkin patch on this beautiful cool fall day and had a blast!  The boys wore themselves out on the pipe race, straw maze, straw castle, horse races, corn maze, huge slide, gourd sling shot. diamond dig, and wagon ride to the pumpkin patch.  They both paused during all the fun once to tell us that they loved us, which is always a sign that they are having a great time!