All in a Weekend...with field trip bookends

Travis is off on his annual hunting trip.  This left mommy and the kids to pack in as many activities as possible in a rainy weekend filled with near floods and fires in the wood stove.  We did just that.  Friday started with Jack's preschool field trip to the pumpkin farm.  It was as adorable as one would expect with our favorite little farmer loving the hay ride.  This was followed by a fun birthday with bounce houses galore and cupcakes for the picking.  Kyle's turn then came with a fun trip to see her kindergarten bestie who moved and a trip to the zoo....cut short by a sudden downpour.  Fun was still had on a day filled with animals and no crowds.  The sun finally came out for chalk decorating at Kyle's school.  Our resident artist made a fabulous octopus that we cannot wait to show daddy when he returns.  Mommy was thrilled every night brought tired and happy kids. 

Jumping, Picking, and Playing - It's Pumpkin Time

With yet another Fall season, we visited our favorite pumpkin park with PEPs .  This is not our top spot for picking, but it is for playing.  This year was fantastic with beautiful weather, small crowds, and endless time to enjoy ourselves.  Plus they added some new treasures.

Marshmallow Pumpkins and Cider Pressing

With the turn of the fall season, we visited Carnation Farms for its annual Harvest Festival.  Last year, the rain pelted down but it was still the best.  This year sunny skies brought an even better time.  There were still animals, tractors, crafts, and a bounty of the best pumpkins you could imagine.  This farm truly is the best for its simplicity and harvest feel.  Added bonuses included s'mores, massive puddle, and getting to press your own cider.  It doesn't get better than this.  Plus we got to see a massive pumpkin marshmallow!

Turkey Trot

This weekend we visited our favorite fleece farm to see the baby alpacas.  However, the highlight ended up being Mr. Turkey who strutted his stuff, and Jack thought might just come home with us.  Jack chose to view all animals from the safe zone on the other side of the fence.  Kyle tentatively few a fed llamas and alpacas before deciding the big dogs were pretty much the best.  The trip was topped with hand-knit sock puppets that has brought many a routine on the way to school each morning.