Maurice & Family

This year we decided to try a new pumpkin patch. It was fun, but a little spendy. So, we'll try a new big one next year or continue going to one that we like that is much smaller, but still has all the stuff (and it's less expensive) as the bigger ones. The kids had a lot of fun and I had a blast snapping my camera away at them every cute chance I got. :) So, here is a glimpse of a great family time at the pumpkin patch!

I can't believe how big they're getting!

The hay ride

Lovin' the owners dog, who was making his way to each of the picnic tables looking for some grub

"Dylan, this is too heavy..."

"Don't worry, Elle, I got it!"

"This is perfect, it's green!"

"I got this, Dad!"

Our BEST finds of the day!

Hangin' on

So, this is from quite long ago (Aug-Nov), but Mike had uploaded these all to the site and I never got to them. I didn't want to not do anything with them after the time he spent doing it, so here it is anyway. Plus, he gave me a bad time about posting pics with such a huge age gap since the last ones, so this will bridge the gap. :) I have more I'm working on, so I will catch up in the next couple days.

Modeling her dress to hem for my sister's wedding. My mom made this, she's amazing!

Dylan saw a fruit-cake in a Friend magazine and wanted to make one, too, but all we had were strawberries. And since, of course, all cakes have candles, this is what the final result was. :)

What a wonderful experience to wake up one the morning to find that Dylan decided to make some frosting all by himself.
At least this was the only "ingredient" he got to. :)

Helping Elle. What a great big brother!

Dylan took this

When friends from Rexburg visited. We miss you, Hawkins!

Dylan helping a friend we were watching

That's a tiny truck filled with M&M's

And flour from helping me make something after church

Taking an afternoon nap with Dad

Self-shot

Old address labels

Dylan decided to pour Dad's Parmesan for him, what a sweetheart. Now Mike loves A LOT of Parmesan, but even this was too much for him ;)

Helping Dad make a stand for our TV

A fun slide at Mike's work activity. Dylan actually went down it with Dad and loved it, but decided once was enough :)

This was a happy scream

Dylan's "I was caught being good" chart. This helped a lot.

Lots of family was able to come for Dylan's 3rd birthday. Even Mike's side from Tri-Cities, WA was able to be there!

Elle sporting Dylan's sandals

Both Dylan, and now Elle, have their mark on exploring the contents of the Ovaltine container all by themselves

The event finale at our Air Show

Elle helping load the dishwasher. Do you see her bootie?

\/ Labor Day weekend with Mike's family in Tri-Cities, WA \/

Dad's famous K-bobs. This is on the grill for about an hour, I think. Then each slice of steak, onion, and pepper wrapped in bacon is stuck in a hamburger bun. It's so yummy!

Dylan and his cousin, Lilly, holding hands while watching a movie. So cute!

A day out on the river on Mike's Dad's boat. Dylan had a blast riding the tube & steering in the boat. What a great day!

This was Dylan's first day of preschool back in September

When Dylan filled up his "Iw as caught being good" chart, he got to play in the 'tiny car' as they call it.
He was so excited! Now, we just need to get it working right! :)

See ya, Mom!

My sweet boy

My personal window washers

She walked around the island with her hand like this many times. Hahaha!

He was playing around and asked me to take pictures of him, so I did! Don't need to ask me twice!

Our first preschool field trip to the Apple Farm

It was so fun and all the kids had a blast.
They had two different mazes, a gigantic inflatable apple to bounce in,
face painting, tiny petting zoo, and a tractor ride.