Pumpkin Patch '11

Our MOPS group had a super fun event planned at a Pumpkin Patch, but ended up having to change locations since most places didn't have pumpkins this year!  We ended up at  Danville Farms & had a great time!  They had LOTS for the kids to do, so they didn't even notice there weren't any pumpkins!

Our first stop was at this huge inflatable "pillow".  Kate wouldn't have anything to do with it, but don't worry.  Hannah & I got on a jumped together!

Jackson LOVED it!

This was a spider web looking thing that Kate also had nothing to do with...

They had these great water pumps set up where the kids raced ducks down the water.  Kate definitely spent some time here!

Hannah was her usual pleasant self & even took over an hour long nap in her stroller for me!

We took a "tractor" ride all throughout their farm and learned some of the history.

our fun group!

Bethany & Jackson

Hannah enjoying the ride

Kate loved the "corn" box

They had goats to feed, which I at least managed to get Kate to stand by!  No, she loved looking at them, but was definitely not going to hold her hand out for them to eat food off of!

To wrap up their fun, they got to ride in a barrel train.  Kate LOVES these, and enjoyed getting to go "all by herself"!

And, even though it'd been a long morning of fun, the girls managed to let me snap a few quick pictures of them before we left!

Love these girls & the fun I get to have being their mom!

Making it Official

We have announced to friends & family, and made the "big" announcement on Facebook, but I guess to really make all official announcements, we have to put it on this blog!

We are having another baby!

To answer the most popular questions...

--yes, we realize we are having a baby in a month other than December.  Turns out it's possible!  I am due June 4th

--no, we were not planning on having a baby this soon.  We were shocked to say the least.  We truly believe this is a gift - not something we ever would have planned - but something we can see God's hand all over.  We are excited to see what He has planned for this child.

--Hannah & the new baby will 17.5 months apart.  Yes, life will be a little crazy for awhile.

--yes, we hope it's a boy.  Obviously we will love another little girl more than we can imagine, but still...

Any other questions??

Halloween Overload

Just rocked out 4 posts on Halloween.  I know.  You're impressed.  Here's a link to all of them so you don't miss one!

My Little Bugs

Who Doesn't Love a Little Comparison?

Fall Fair

Trick-or-Treat

Trick-or Treat

A first for us this year!  I tried to teach Kate about trick-or-treating earlier in the day & I told her she had to knock on the door & then say it to get candy.  She told me no, that it was too "scawy", so I wasn't sure how it would go. 

We hadn't seen the Mitchell's much lately, so we headed over to their house for pizza before.  After our nutritious dinner, we headed out to get dessert!  

Emily & her friend (Thing 1  & Thing 2) and Kate's cousin Adrianna came with us too!  This was a huge help, so Kate got to see the Trick-or-Treating in action for awhile, but she caught on quick, and LOVED IT!

 Our first stop was next door at David's Grannie & PawPaw's house!

 I think this night was one of my most favorite nights ever.  Like maybe in my life so far.  As cheesy & sentimental as it sounds, I just LOVED being with my family.  It was such a sweet time of being outside, everyone in a great mood & getting to watch Kate have so much fun.  David was so sweet with her & I love getting to watch him with the girls.  SUCH a good dad.

 We finished up our trek through their neighborhood back at Mimi & Grandad's house.

I can't wait for the holidays to come.  I love getting to see things through her eyes!

Fall Fair

Our church had it's annual Fall Fair on Saturday night.  I was looking forward to Kate knowing what was going on a little more this year, and really getting to enjoy it with her!

somehow standing behind that stroller just makes him cuter!

 Riding this "train" was definitely one of Kate's favorite things to do!  She stayed on  for at least 4 times around!  Made it even better that Jackson was there to ride with her!

 Hannah wasn't so impressed with Fall Fair.  I think everytime I looked at her she had this look on her face...

 She was great though - just hung out in her stroller & took in the view!

they have so much fun together!

Kate also had a great time playing the games - especially when she realized she got candy at the end of them!

 At one point I looked back to find David & saw this group of daddies!  The longer they stood there, the more gathered!  A little break from all the kid chaos!

 See what I mean...look at her face!  Ha!

Who Doesn't Love a Little Comparison??

 Can you tell who is who?

My Little Bugs

I'll back track & catch you guys up on the rest of what we've been up to soon, but I got quite the challenge from my mom doubting that I would really put these up soon, so in my stubborn first-born fashion, here I am!

I decided to "recycle" Kate's ladybug costume for Hannah this year, and I found Kate's little bee costume & thought they were a perfect little match!  Of course, there's a picture overload, but hey, when they're this cute, it's just too hard to choose! ha!

it was hard to keep it out of her face, but she was great about keeping the "hat" on

showing off her stinger