Sickorama

This is officially the week of sick kids. H had it first, then V. Then they both had coughs. This evening H developed an ear infection. The week's not over–wonder what barfy, fevery, antibiotic fun awaits us the next few days... Hopefully it's almost over. 

Family Pumpkin Patch Day

This is one of my favorite days of the year. Every October the four of us head to this little pumpkin patch near our house because, well it's tradition. (and they have the best cider.) 

They have a little hay climbing thing and a corn maze too. The girls are so used to me taking their picture when we come here they automatically pose for the camera when the see me coming. 

See, like this......and this...

The size of the pumpkin they pick out always seems to be in proportion to their own size. They both started small and every year pick a pumpkin a little bigger than the last.

As always, it was a good day.

Kindergarten Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

H's kindergarten class went on a field trip to the pumpkin patch last week. It was a very cold day but it didn't rain and everyone had a great time. There are now only five kids in H's class so there were more moms and grandmas than kids! 
H running through the corn maze. It only had one opening so you went out the same way you came in, which was kind of odd but the kids liked it. 

H and her buddy from school on the hay ride.

Of course there was a barn with chicks, horses, bunnies, small cows and sheep. The animals are so friendly by late October when they've had a million kids come through already!

Daddy's Home!

M's back from his fishing trip, still sporting the "fishing trip beard." The girls wanted to hold the fish even though it was already cleaned and headless. He usually releases the fish he catches so to bring some home to eat was unusual and fun for the girls. We're so glad he's home!

Bauman's Farm

Nana took us to Bauman's yesterday and the girls had a great time! They've added a lot since we were there last. H's favorite was the big jumping pillow thing. V's favorite was the new and improved zip line. Thanks Nana!

Forts

Last night the slumber party was in the living room and the girls actually slept in these forts made of just two chairs and blankets. I was sure they'd get uncomfortable in the middle of the night but they were determined and slept in them all night. Note the cell phone is not real. They both had fake cell phones and pretended to talk to each other on their phones for most of the evening.  (sigh)

M was out of town so H and I had our own slumber party in my room so she wouldn't feel left out. :)

Was there any question?

H went to a costume party yesterday and this year she wanted to be.... well, was there any doubt she would be a cheetah again? 

Oooh scary! Scary *and sparkly* cheetah. Rarr.

Crazy Hat Day

H is showing off the hat she made for Crazy Hat Day and the beautiful necklaces she won during her "Race for Education" race.

Feline Fashionista

Caramel is none too happy about this collar but it's doing the job of protecting the stitches on his tail. 

Update

It's been a very busy couple of weeks around here, thus I haven't posted for a while... So, here's  a couple fun things:

V lost a tooth on Thursday:

Hannah is really liking kindergarten. Here's a some beautiful artwork she brought home:
Notice the detail of the squares on the checkerboard floor and the perspective of the table. Genius I tell you! :)

Drawing of our cat. If he would actually walk on a leash like in the drawing, he would not be at the vet right this very moment getting $345 worth of sedation and stitches. (Not kidding.)

H has also been playing in her barn. Yes, IN her barn...