Saturday, September 30, 2017

Fall Festival with Avery

While Dad and Aubrey were on a weekend trip
to Wisconsin for a cattle sale, that meant quality time
for Mom and Avery! 
On Saturday morning, we had a great time at the
1st Reformed Church in Pella's fall festival!
It was FREE and perfect weather - Avery had a lot of fun!

We got there right when it started and she was the first one to paint her pumpkin!

She enjoyed a few rides on the barrel train. 

Couldn't quite make it up without a little help...it was slippery with socks on.

No fear sliding down a few times!

This was more her size.

I couldn't believe it...THIS was her favorite part!
We had to go back to it 3 times and she wanted to pet them all!
(I think both Grandma Char and Grandma VG have had an impact on 
her to like those kitties)

She could have played in they soybeans for hours.

Yup, Mom was there!

We waited in line for quite a bit, but Avery
was all giggles and smiles so it was worth it!


We then hit the consignment shop for a new Halloween costume
and she chose Jimmy Johns for lunch!
She is turning into quite the big girl - love her!

Here's where she put her pumpkin for about 5 minutes
and then decided that the bees might get it so 
we had to bring it in and put in on our table as a centerpiece :) 

Friday, September 29, 2017

Autumn Acres 1st grade

Today I played mom/teacher and 
went along with the 1st graders
to Autumn Acres!
It was an absolutely perfect fall morning and we had a great time!

I was in charge of Aubrey and a classmate "C"

having fun on the hay rack ride out to the field to pick corn


four first graders :)







only picture to prove Mom was there 

"Look, Mom, I made a corn Popsicle!"

petting one the new baby goat triplets 

She had no fear to feed the goat a handful of grass.



Playing hide-n-seek in the hay bale maze. 

getting in line to launch the tennis ball into the pond





Saturday, September 23, 2017

Soccer Game

Since we were at the Clay County Fair last week, 
Friday was Aubrey's first soccer game of the season!
It was HOT!

She got to thrown the ball in a lot!

Avery decided to wear long sleeves and Minnie ears :)


She learned a new rule...if you throw it in, you can't be the first one to touch it.
She was being aggressive when her team wasn't paying attention :)


Minnie being silly with Grandma Char and Daddy watching

She was reminded of her loose tooth, so she was busy wiggling it! 



Friday, September 22, 2017

Family Pics - pt 1

Last Sunday, Jessica's sister Lindsey came and snapped a few family pics.
I think they turned out super! Thanks so much, Lindsey!