star wars night!

I was more than a little excited for the Star Wars Night held at the Springville Library on October 10. We all went, and the big kids were all dressed up in last year's Halloween costumes. I guess I had some foresight in my costume inspiration last year. The place was a little nuts, but the kids had a great time. We went with our friends the Dargers, who had just moved to Eagle Mountain. We didn't make it to all of the activities. There was too much awesome stuff to do.

The first stop was making light sabers and posing with a Jedi Knight. He tried to fix Gray's hood, and Gray tried to fight him off.

Colin was the only one brave enough to pose with the Stormtroopers and Robot Darth Vader (as Gray called him.) It was only after we moved on that I realized that I should have had my picture taken too! Dang.

Upstairs was the Jedi Training Course, starting with the Degobah Swamp.

After making it through some obstacles they had to return a precious jewel to Princess Leia.

And pass through Yoda's cave.

Out on the terrace they shot squirt guns (given to them by Han Solo himself! and I would have taken a picture of him, but I felt a little creepy about being a mom taking a picture of a random teenager) at various nefarious villains. Then it was time to use their lightsabers. Another Jedi tossed balls and beanbags at them to hit. Gray was very serious about it.

Then the brave warriors took on some big guys from the Dark Side.

I was really impressed with how much work the library put into this event. It was a huge success. I hope they do it again next year!

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.