Pumpkin Picking Day Two

This was Adley’s preschool field trip to the big Millstadt Eckerts Farm.  There is a lot of fun things to do there, but also a bit more price than the cute little farm from the day before.  And it was quite a bit cooler on this day.  

A fun ride in the wagon

Whee!

She wouldn’t let me help.  She had to find the best pumpkin all on her own! (It took a while!  The farm people were telling us to hurry up!)

Dirt is more fun than pumpkins!

Adley’s class

She even wanted to feed the animals.  

Watching a show – and I might add they actually made it RAIN on us.  We got wet!  :-)

Pumpkin Picking Day One

We had two pumpkin picking outings two days in a row.  Both were super fun and quite the opposite as far as temperature goes.  I couldn’t believe we were sweating on this day.  I don’t think I remember sweating while picking pumpkins.  :-)

This was a MOPS outing at a cute farm in Red Bud.  They have fun playground equipment for the kids and lots of fun pumpkins to buy.  (Pretty great prices I might add!)

Whose flying this plane??

Digging in some corn

Look out!  Helicopter taking off!

Look what I picked!   A woodchip!

Corn Maze

These pumpkins are kind of dirty.

Sittin’ on a pumpkin

Friends and cousins

Firehouse

A few weeks ago, Adley had her first preschool field trip to the fire station.  It involved a short little walk from their school, listening to the firemen share about fire safety, watching as the fireman put on all his gear, and then time for exploring the fire truck!  Woohoo!

Buddy up and head for the truck! 

How many preschoolers can fit in a fire truck??

The new Millstadt fire fighters.  :-)

Baking and Learning

We have been learning a bit about some of the Jewish Holidays in history lessons.  I knew the girls would love trying out some Jewish Challah bread.  It was hard for them to let it sit and rise a couple times.  :-)  Who wants to wait???

Usually Jaylyn gives up quickly because the dough gets too hard and her arms get tired.  But, this time, she was motivated to go all the way!

They each braided their own loaf.

It turned out delicious!

Bible Time

I thought it was so sweet one day when Jaylyn was having her “quiet time”, she decided Leighton needed to read with her.  They had a sweet time reading the Bible together.  Too cute!

My Grandma

I was so excited that my grandma came up with my mom and dad one day.  It was a surprise visit.  I don’t get to visit down their way that often, so we spend a lot of time missing Great Grandma Foster.  :-)  The girls were SUPER excited that she came.  We had a blast!  I even snagged a picture of us girls.  She and Leighton almost shared the same birthday, but she was late by three days.  Although, those two do share a love of shoes and purses.  That is for sure.  :-)  We love you Grandma!  Thanks for the special day!

Some Fun With Daddy

I recently went to a conference for a few days and the girls got to have some fun “mommy’s away” adventures.  :-)  They spent some time one day with my parents and then TJ took off work to go have fun with the girls.  He is an awesome daddy and received many comments by others at how brave he was to take all three girls out.  That is certainly no problem for a great dad like him.  They covered Chuck E. Cheese, Magic House, Ice cream, and even the bank customer appreciation barbecue.  AND he even managed to bring the camera along one day and took some pictures.  Here are a few of them. . .

Yummy pizza!  And a bib!  I rarely even put a bib on!  :-)

You gotta love Chuck E Cheese!  (At least now that we don’t have to worry about children freaking out when seeing Chuck E. Hee hee!)

I know what she is thinking. . . “I have the best dad ever!”  :-)

Looks like Leighton is thoroughly excited about this carousel ride.  

I’m not sure I am excited to allow this picture me to think into the future.  Hmmmm. . . Hopefully she will be taller by then.  

Bubble!

A little shopping time.

Serving up some yummy ice cream

Adley’s turn!

Fun at the water table.  Leighton was looking too big here!

Here I come! 

And here too!

This was one of my favorite pics.  TJ thought I would appreciate it.  :-)

Too cute!

Ready to work!

“me too!. . . maybe after I suck my thumb. . .” 

Spiky bangs!

Well, I guess they were fine without me.  I think I will be heading out again next week.  :-)

Cute Kid Prayers

I just thought I would share some of Adley's cute prayers. These are things you want to remember and can always make you chuckle. Well, first of all, everyone HAS to say these EXACT words, "I pray that Adley will have sweet, sweet dreams." No other wording will do! Although, her own personal wording is, "Thank You God for me to have sweet, sweet dreams." A family from our church is in Peru serving as missionaries now. She insists on praying for them to get to Peru safely even though we all tell her that they are already there. It doesn't matter! She says she is praying that anyway. Another funny one is ". . . for Poppy's job and for him to fish and eat the fish." I'm sure one of the reasons God created prayer was so He could hear these sweet prayers. :-)

Another tooth . . .

Tooth number three has bit the dust, or I guess I should say, bites no more!