Carving our Pumpkin

After supper, these two came up with a plan for our pumpkin. We got to work and Mark carved just what Jack wanted. He was thrilled with his Jack-o-Lantern,and after singing Happy Birthday to the pumpkin, he blew out the candle.  One of his favorite things to do!We got maybe a scant cup of seeds from this pumpkin which were quickly roasted and enjoyed!  Does anyone know where I can buy more-without the pumpkin?  Our other big pumpkin has been nibbled on by squirrels, so that one will be painted instead of carved.

The Pumpkin Patch

We went back to The Pumpkin Patch as a family this morning, just like always, to find our pumpkins.  The boys had a chance to scope out the selection yesterday, so they were prepared!  Jack showed daddy around, and picked a potential winner, but then put it back and kept looking. A really nice patch-goer saw Sam and made a sweet comment.  Over protective Jack said, “No, that’s my brudder.” made this face (what?!) and then kept going.  We’re working on when to be protective and when to graciously accept a compliment! I started a new longall for Sam so he could wear the same thing Jack did his first trip to the Patch, but I didn’t finish it in time.  I put Jack’s on him and we were off.  Poor thing-it’s so short!We found our pumpkins (that I forgot to take a picture of!) and were on our way.  Naptime came, Mark went to watch some football, and I was on a mission to finish Sam’s longall!  My sweet second born doesn’t have to have all hand-me-downs! They woke up, and what did we do?  Head back to the pumpkins, of course!  I promise I’m not crazy, they really do like it there!  And here comes picture overload-I just love pumpkin patch pictures! While Jack made a friend, Sam just watched and clapped among the pumpkins! FAVORITE!!!   What a great (second) kick-off to our fun Fall traditions! 

Super Hero Practice

The costumes are done and the biggest Super Hero is pumped!  He’s been trying it on piece by piece, but tonight we decided to have a full Super Hero practice.  He was chasing squirrel after squirrel protecting us from all sorts of bad guys and loving it! Super Jack helped Super Sam suit-up and gave him another pep talk about the grass. Good thing we tried his costume on before the big day.  His belt was too small and his cape is still too big. They had so much fun playing, and I loved watching my super heroes in action! And just like that, our practice was over.  Jack took all his ‘tools’ off and came over to help Sam.  Such a good big brother! I’m looking forward to Trick or Treating with these two!

Playdate at the Pumpkin Patch

We love, love the Pumpkin Patch!  Our first trip this year was our traditional visit with the Duprees!We started out with our glasses in the car, but Jack saw Watson’s, so we had to get his.  They had a little chat about how cool they looked.Emory-4, Watson-2, Boland-11 monthsJack-2 1/2, Sam-10 monthsIt was a first pumpkin patch playdate for our two littlest ones, and they seemed to enjoy it!  They were both a little hesitant about the grass, so they pretty much stayed put and played with the pumpkins within their reach.  Actually, they were just really cooperative and wanted to give us great photo ops.  Those sweet babies! :)  Oh, and Sam ate leaves.  He’s quick!  The big kids had fun chasing each other through the pumpkins,and checking out the ones with bumps.  It’s the simple things, right?!Then they found a really big pumpkin and the crazyness started! Does this almost look like a school picture?  Not Sam’s as much.  You know, the fall ‘set’?  Ooooh, I love you, my pumpkin heads!Snack break-Boland being so sweet and Sam shoving it in! :) Emory and Jack,they found a pumpkin they liked and tried to come up with a plan to pick it up.  At least I think that’s what they were talking about-ha! Their plan was teamwork, and they sure tried hard!  I love the determination, guys! The boys searched the patch for the perfect pumpkin and ended up with this little cute one.We had a great time with you, Duprees!  Our little tradition is something we look forward to every year!  Bring on the Fall fun!