FUN ON THE PUMPKIN FARM

We celebrated two birthdays today, Blake and Emma Coleman. Blake is 5, 10/6, and Emma is (will be) 2, 10/22, our boys ages. Since their birthdays are in the same month their parents decided that it would be a good idea to have one big (60 + people there I think) birthday party while the girls don't mind celebrating together. So, they rented out the Big Orange Pumpkin Farm in Celina, TX. If you have not been to this pumpkin farm definately check it out.
We got to feed the animals, goats, sheep, Texas Long Horn, and regular cows. Andrew would not feed the smaller animals. He liked holding the bigger feed for the cows, but only approached the cow if Jeff was with him. Joshua really enjoyed feeding all the animals. He ran from one fence to the next getting slobbered on. Thankfully we had wipes and hand sanitizer. After feeding the animals we went on a hay ride. Joshua and I got on the first ride and Andrew and Jeff got on the second ride. I think both boys enjoyed it. Then we had hot dogs, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, chips, drinks, and of course chocolate and vanilla cake. Yes, each girl had their own cake and yes, Jeff and I had a little of each. Yummy! Finally, to keep ourselves warm from the cold fall weather we stood around the roaring fire (I smell of smoke...I did not want to wash my hair for church tomorrow, but no chance now). The kids were not so interested in the fire. They ran around playing sword fight with the glow in the dark bracelets while the parents hung around the fire. I bet one of the boys started this trend. However, I did see the girls in there holding their own.
Thanks Coleman's for including us during this special time!

CUTTER

Joshua is a cutter. I cannot let him alone with scissors, even kid proof scissors. He has cut three or four shirts and a pair of shorts. One so bad I had to throw it away. The others I just let him wear as play clothes. Maybe I would not be so upset about it if they were old clothes, but no. He has to cut the new clothes. One of these was done at school too. Then I walk into his bathroom and there is a glob of hair in the sink. Ugh! He cut his hair! Not the edge, but the center of the top of his head. I asked why he did it, "I am a hair cutter mom. I cut hair." Then I reply, "You have to have a license to cut hair. You did not go to barber college." Then smarty pants says, "Yes I did. I will show you my license." He then digs in his pocket and pulls out a pretend license...this does not work for me. What do you do? I am not sure he learned the lesson. Next time it will be more embarrassing for him, or he will cut his brothers hair...he will probably blame it on Andrew then. We hear, "Andrew did it." so much these days.

WHERE DO YOU PUT YOUR STICKERS?

The boys got a slew of stickers from playing games at the Sunday school hayride. Well, we have been putting stickers everywhere; tile, carpet, tables, chairs, couch, hair, back, arms, belly button, etc... Joshua was getting ready for bed tonight and he lifts his shirt and I see two stickers. He put his stickers on his nipples. He wouldn't even take them off before going to bed. Not sure they will feel so good coming off tomorrow morning, but maybe he won't do it again if it does hurt. So, where do you put your stickers?

HAYRIDES, SMORES, AND GOOD FRIENDS

Today we went up to Argyle, TX, the Locke family home (thank you!), with our friends from sunday school. The rain did not stop us from enjoying a hayride, roasting marshmellows for smores, grilling dogs and brats (thanks Eric!), playing games, splashing in the rain and mud (thank goodness I did not forget to bring pj's) and chatting it up with everyone (we missed those of you that could not make it). Dare I say that this just might become an annual event. If so, maybe it will not rain next year and the kids will have even more leg room and maybe even the ponies can come out and play.
The icing on the cake was that the boys passed out on the way home, 7:30 pm and transferred to their beds with ease.

Again, sorry for the poor picture quality...I know it cannot be user error now. I was not the only one that took pictures and look how blurry they are. Check out other blogs that might have some good pics from today, Braaten, Locke, Newman, Rissmiller, Coleman, and anyone else that has a blog who attended!!!

CHILI AND PUMPKIN PAINTING

We headed over to the Meierhoffer's Friday night for chili and pumpkin painting. This is an annual event for the AC alumni that live in Lake Highlands. The kids have a blast decorating their pumpkins with stickers, paint, and glitter...Joshua can write his name really well now, so he even had his name on his. Andrew and Elizabeth ended up getting paint all over them...I kept thinking Andrew had a booger on his nose, but it was just paint. Joshua and Andrew were the only boys, but Joshua enjoyed playing house with the girls and Andrew could care less who else was there...is that a two year old for you or what.

The chili was very good. I will post the recipe on our recipe blog for those that are interested, Realtime Mealtime.

Sorry for the quality of the pictures on the collage...I need a new camera. All weekend my camera seemed to slow to even catch the still objects without blurring. Could be user error, but my camera is 8 years old.

FIRST FIELD TRIP

Today Joshua had his first field trip. He and his classmates went to Launa's Little Library. It is a small library in Lake Highlands...you can go to the website to find out more about the library. Joshua rode to the library with his classmate Patrick and Patrick's mom. Andrew and I met them there. Mrs. K, the owner, read the kids 4 books that pertained to libraries. The kids were so quiet and still, except Andrew. He would not stop moving and talking and taking books off the shelves. Ugh! After Mrs. K read the stories each kid got to check 2 books. Joshua had his picked out in no time. He loves to read, at least look at the books. He will be able to read soon. We are already working on sight words, but he is only 4 so we have time. After checking their books out they headed back to school and I wrestled with Andrew to get out of the library, into the car, and he screamed and kicked the back of my seat ALL the way home. He was not happy that he did not get to checkout a book. At least he enjoys books. Next time, I will higher a sitter.