We went to a pumpin patch with a homeschool group.

While at the pumpkin patch, the kids got to go on a hay ride and feed cows. The cows were hungry and were sticking their heads and slimy tongues into the wagon. The kids enjoyed getting to be so close with the cows.

I just had a hard time getting both kids to smile nice at the same time. They are old enough now to try and "fake" smile which turns their lips into funky snarls and weird curves. Regardless of the smiles (or lack of), they had a really great time at the pumpkin patch.

Our family participates in AWANA at church on Wednesday nights. Mia is a Puggle in the 2 year old room and I teach the Puggles. Daniel is a Cubbie in the 3 year old room.

Daniel got to have his Cubbies vest and book tonight because he has learned his first three Bible verses:
God loved us and sent His son. I John 4:10
While we were sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
All have sinned. Romans 3:23
It is amazing to me how fast he learns his verses and how excited he gets when he can say them back to me. AWANA is such a blessing to our family.

We went to pick apples at an orchard this fall. At the orchard, the kids got to feed goats and ducks, and play on bales of hay.

Daniel and Mia rode on little tractors before we picked apples.

Do I really need to add any comments here? What can I say, the kid likes spaghetti sauce.

Daniel, Mia, and Shane at Family Camp.

Daniel at Family Camp. We really enjoyed camping with all our friends from church for a weekend. The highlight was when Daniel participated in the relay race, running as fast as he could while holding a marshmellow to his head, crossing the finish line, running straight into Shane's arms and breathlessly saying, "I did it, Daddy! I did it!" His face beamed with thrill and excitement.

I did not pose Mia. I walked in and found her sitting on the potty and "reading". I wonder if she found any good articles?

She's so funny!