Pumpkin Patch Field Trip

On Monday the 20th, I went with Kellyn on her kindergarten field trip to the Applejack Pumpkin Patch. I even got to ride the bus with her! I haven't been on a school bus in years - the smell brings back so many memories! ;) There were plenty of activities to do, including a big slide, trike riding, zip line, duck racing, corn crib, mini petting zoo, a barrel train, and others. We rode the hayrack out to the patch and picked our own pumpkins before heading back to school. The day was a little chilly with a strong north wind; much better than the rain that had postponed the trip the previous week. But the kids all had a blast which is all that really matters!

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL!

On Saturday, October 18th, we met Mitch and Christal in Norman, OK for the OU/KU football game. Unfortunately, KU lost, but we still had a great time and the weather was perfect - almost hot! Since it was an afternoon game and the kids were spending the weekend with Nana and Papa, we took advantage of the mini-vacation and stayed in Bricktown in OKC for the night!

Paul and Mitch - the rival fans (looks like they're holding hands!) the marching band before the game

some of the action

Paul and the scoreboard

Mitch, Christal, me, and Paul

(the always lovely) Christal and me getting ready to go to dinner

Mitch and Christal

Paul and me

2nd Annual Neighborhood Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

On October 11th (my parents' 33rd anniversary!), we went to Walter's Pumpkin Patch. It was a perfect day, almost too warm in fact! We started off doing the many activities including the underground slides, bouncer, mazes, trikes, and paddleboats. We watched the Pumpgun Cannon shoot pumpkins half a mile, then went to our own personal firepit to roast hotdogs before heading home. I don't have the picture of our whole group yet, but here are the ones I took:

Dog Party!

Mitzi's 1st birthday was October 7th, so the kids talked me into baking some cupcakes and having the neighbor kids over for a little party!

cheese before cake!
more cheese!

the boys played a little playstation

the birthday girl!!