The Pumpkin Carving

(An owl sitting on a branch)

Enjoying the Leaves

Currently, we don't have a lot of leaves on the ground, but that didn't stop my little girls from wanting to go outside and take advantage of those that have fallen.  We spent over an hour collecting leaves, throwing them, and making leaf pillows and beds.  The girls had so much fun, I can't wait to see what they do when we have enough to make a huge pile!

Our Pumpkin Patch Trip

Last weekend was our annual trip to the local pumpkin patch.  In the past, we would go after nap time, but the farm would always close before we had finished doing everything we wanted to do.  This year, we decided to skip naps and went right after lunch.  The temperature nearly reached 80, which seemed a bit strange, but it was still a gorgeous day to be outside.  The girls, especially Milan, were really into it this year.  They had a wonderful time trying all of the different activities.  We still didn't quite get to everything, but it wasn't for lack of time, we were exhausted!

Milan and Daddy on the giant slide 

Paloma's first pony ride

She loved it so much, she went a second time!

Milan loving her sand art.  This little girl cannot get enough of sand art.

Our hayride

Milan went on a pony ride when we were in Idaho, became frightened, and wanted nothing to do with this pony ride.  BUT, my brave little girl faced her fear and after waiting in line a 2nd time (after deciding not to go the first time she was in line) found the courage to get on the pony.  She had a great ride and wanted to go again!

I think Milan was hugging on every pumpkin she could.  She and Paloma ran around the pumpkin patch like crazy people!  It took forever to get them out of there.

We didn't feel like waiting in the long line for homemade ice cream, and we didn't visit the farm animals.  We were too tired.  Paloma fell asleep on our way to the car.  What a great afternoon!