Pumpkin Picking

Our annual pumpkin picking event with Aunt Julie came far too quickly this year.  How is it already the middle of October?  This year, Caylee was able to participate for the first time too!

Connor loved feeding the animals

Caylee seemed a little scared of the bigger animals, but she loved the goats and the sheep

Connor got to pick one ride and he chose the big slide to go on with me.  So fun!

Pumpkins! I don't think she quite knew what to do...

He wanted a picture with the ghosts...

Our usual crying sibling photo...

The girls!

Once we got to the little pumpkins, Caylee seemed to get really into it and helped herself to a few of them.

Connor insisted on pulled the wagon himself.  Our strong guy!

What a tough face!

Our Week

Last Sunday was the first day of football, so we went all out with fun snacks, Bears gear, and some family time together on the couch.  Caylee dug right into the artichoke & cheese dip!

During the 2nd half of the game, I took Caylee over to the pet store where she had a blast playing with the small animals.  She was shrieking so loud when she saw them!

Trying a whole apple for the first time!

What happens when a 4 year old goes into the beer cooler at the store...

Just like Mama with her purse, necklace and baby stroller...

Star sunglasses at the Kite Fest!

So proud that he conquered this all by himself!

Weekend in Indianapolis

This was my first weekend away from both kids and I was a little nervous about it.  As I teared up saying goodbye on Thursday morning, I asked for big kisses and hugs.  I got big smiles from Caylee, but Connor was too busy watching tv.

Her cute little face made me melt!

Daddy texted me pictures all weekend while I was in Iowa City.  They went to the zoo on Friday!

Ice cream for dessert

On Saturday, they went on the boat and tried swimming in the lake for the first time.

Connor was very brave for trying out the raft

On Sunday, they took a walk to the park in the morning...

Holding hands!

A great weekend for all of us, but I was happy to be home to see my loves after a few days away!

Northgate Party in the Park

Our annual neighborhood party in the park was over the weekend and it was probably the best one yet for the kids!  The goats were running around in circles, but I managed one picture with them standing still!

Caylee loves this little bunny!  I sat her next to a goat and she was fine until the goat licked her!  She screamed and then we were done at the petting zoo!

Bounce house fun!

The police dog came again this year! I didn't think we were allowed to pet the dog, but the officer let Connor do it!

Connor first game of bags and he got a few in!  He was the youngest one playing, so he got pretty close to the board :)

We played limbo and I won ticket to the racetrack! I was the only parent who played (and I did well!), so I won automatically.  Connor got bored of limbo quickly since he was the shortest and didn't have to try at all!

Water balloon toss!