Pumpkin Patch 2014

We took the kiddos to a pumpkin patch today. It was super-special because they got a slushy from Sonic on the way! We weren't there very long because it was PACKED! Here are my photo gems:
Right after this, Abby gave us attitude. She has this personality flaw where she knows you want her to do something and she wants to show you that you can't control her. For instance, when we said "Smile!" we got this for a solid 3 minutes:

But Derek got her a little more chipper (but she still didn't want to look at the camera):
Then the kids played on the playground a bit before we came home.
That hair of hers is WILD!!!

Just for grins, here's our pumpkin patch visits for:
2011
2012
2013

September 2014

September 1 - We took Big Gaga to El Fenix for lunch on Labor Day!

September 2 - I just thought my kids were cute this morning.

September 6 - Grant's first soccer game and Dax's birthday! We got rollllled at the game. They had train rides at the party! And after we had all that fun, we headed to St. Ann's Carnival to hear Matthew play.

September 10 - Maybe the last swim of the season. Why not skinny dip?!

September 13 - Grant scored 2 goals! The game was misty and miserably cold. After the game, Grandma Rose and Papa took Grant and Abby and Derek and I went to a wedding reception in Gruene. On our way home we got to see the Arnolds and the "before" of their new home!

How cute is this cheerleader?

September 14 - When we picked up the kids in Red Oak, they were playing on the John Deere toys (surprise, surprise).

September 15 - Using Monday Night Football to teach some patriotism!

September 20 - I "helped" my company's CANstruction build. Had to leave to watch the soccer game though! (Grant scored another goal!) After soccer, we had lunch at Simmer and the kids played in the fountain. Grant got some good bumps on his head!

September 21 - We spent most of the day on Lake Grapevine with the Hines.

September 26 - HOWDY FOLKS! We took the kids to the Opening Day of the State Fair of Texas!

September 27 - We took the kids to Parents Night Out and had a double date with the Hines!

My soccer stud:

A fall-like weekend - for real

Somehow, we ended up with a weekend in July in Texas where it was not only bearable, but ENJOYABLE to be outdoors. So on Friday, I got to spend time with my cousin (oh - and our kids got to play, play, play). Her babies are so dang cute!

Saturday was action-packed! First thing on the agenda, counting all the money in the change jar. I remember doing this with my dad. It was a chance to use child labor and also teach the child about money.

After naps, we headed out to Riley's birthday party. The only pics I have are of my kiddos playing on the slide. When the invitation said to bring swimsuits for the slide, we were thinking a traditional slip and side. Silly us.

We left there and headed to The Lot in Lakewood. After a "text party" of Friday, me and my girlfriends arranged for this little get together. We were there for 3 hours and the kids were pretty good, had plenty to do/play... and we had full bellies, a few cocktails, and lots of laughs.

So far today has involved groceries, cooking, laundry, and a little bit of pool time (highs will be in the mid-90s today instead of 80 like the past 2 days).