the first week of october, or, our first two trips to the pumpkin patch

For Mom School one day I took the boys for a walk and we picked some wildflowers, aka, weeds. The boys were delighted with themselves, and we went home and put the pretty flowers in special vases for the moms. (I watch my friend's boy, Mason, a couple times a week since she just had twin girls and is feeling a little overwhelmed.)

Uncle Scott came to visit! These are the only pictures I took. He and Jude became fast friends.

Colin playing soccer with a tiny ball.

Dad playing soccer with a tiny ball. And not playing with Colin.

Jude loves to swing. So much.

The kids begged me to take a picture of their snack. And Jude looks funny.

I love when Jude waves to the camera.

We love the free pumpkin patch by our house. The kids go nuts for it. We went twice the beginning of the month because the big kids were jealous that I only took the little boys. They have a tall hay bale maze, and short hay bale maze, a corn pit, a climbing tower, a "petting zoo," huge pipe slides, a wagon/hay ride, and cute little photo props. Oh yeah, and pumpkins.

I absolutely adore this picture of Jude. He was having so much fun!

Llama face.

The biggest pig I have ever seen. The sign said it weighed 700 pounds.

Gray talking to the three-legged-goat.

Gray and Mason atop the short hay bale maze.

They all said cheese, but none of them would look at me.

Another cute picture. They all had such a great time. I love that they are easily entertained.

Kate styled her doll Rapunzel's hair.

Heading back to the pumpkin patch for more fun.

Kate was the most entertaining when it came to pictures this time around.

I always have to take a picture when the kids play nicely together. It happens so rarely.

Mustache fun.

Even homework is fun when you have a mustache.