In the midst of Justin's tummy troubles, Jake's school schedule, and my general nuttiness, we still found time to enjoy some fall fun over the past few weeks. I think the warm days helped us fit in lots of time outside - before the cool days we have now keep us all inside!
We started the fun with a trip to the pumpkin patch at Elm Knoll Farm. It was such a fantastic day! I've always wanted to take the boys to something like that, and they're finally at an age to be able to have fun. We got to see Dana painting faces, although no amount of bribery would get either one of the boys to sit still! After an attempt to engage Jake in enjoying the animals, we stopped for a snack and started wandering the farm. When it was apparent we had seen all there was to see and climbed all there was to climb, Jake picked out a pumpkin and we headed home. Here are a few of the many pics I took that day!
Nana and Jakers as kangaroos.
Jake driving a tractor.
Justin enjoying a romp through the hay tunnel.
The boys goofing off in a playhouse in the Children's area.
Justin climbing...as usual...
Jake being Jake in a tree... I was so impressed he actually sat still for me!
As you might expect, there was some cooking involved in the festivities as well. Jake loves to cook with mommy - so I broke out the cookie cutters and we made pumpkin sugar cookies. I was designated the "roller outer guy" while Jake was the "cutter guy" and the "putting on the tray guy". (His exact words!) Once they were cooled I glazed them with a little orange-tinted apple cider icing and Jake topped them off with sprinkles. YUM!
Thanks to my mom, she and I took the boys to a little Halloween party at the Creative Playhouse in Ellington. It was perfect for the boys - a small group of kids, short activities, and lots of spooky fun. It made me wish we lived closer!
Jake had fun making a pumpkin art project.
Jake acting out "Itsy Bitsy Spider" (with Nana in the background)
The boys making a spider jump on the parachute. (pardon the red eye - haven't edited yet!)
Last but not least was Halloween - - - stay tuned!
We started the fun with a trip to the pumpkin patch at Elm Knoll Farm. It was such a fantastic day! I've always wanted to take the boys to something like that, and they're finally at an age to be able to have fun. We got to see Dana painting faces, although no amount of bribery would get either one of the boys to sit still! After an attempt to engage Jake in enjoying the animals, we stopped for a snack and started wandering the farm. When it was apparent we had seen all there was to see and climbed all there was to climb, Jake picked out a pumpkin and we headed home. Here are a few of the many pics I took that day!
Nana and Jakers as kangaroos.
Jake driving a tractor.
Justin enjoying a romp through the hay tunnel.
The boys goofing off in a playhouse in the Children's area.
Justin climbing...as usual...
Jake being Jake in a tree... I was so impressed he actually sat still for me!
As you might expect, there was some cooking involved in the festivities as well. Jake loves to cook with mommy - so I broke out the cookie cutters and we made pumpkin sugar cookies. I was designated the "roller outer guy" while Jake was the "cutter guy" and the "putting on the tray guy". (His exact words!) Once they were cooled I glazed them with a little orange-tinted apple cider icing and Jake topped them off with sprinkles. YUM!
Thanks to my mom, she and I took the boys to a little Halloween party at the Creative Playhouse in Ellington. It was perfect for the boys - a small group of kids, short activities, and lots of spooky fun. It made me wish we lived closer!
Jake had fun making a pumpkin art project.
Jake acting out "Itsy Bitsy Spider" (with Nana in the background)
The boys making a spider jump on the parachute. (pardon the red eye - haven't edited yet!)
Last but not least was Halloween - - - stay tuned!
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