I thought I would do one giant post all about fall to catch up on things. Fall is such a great time of year. It is probably the most pleasant of all the seasons in Iowa. It is a great time to be outside and spend time with the family.
We got to work in the yard one day in beautiful weather. The kids know how to make work fun.
We got to work in the yard one day in beautiful weather. The kids know how to make work fun.
The girls have been dressing up and taking pictures of each other lately. Anna took this one of Lizzy.
I got to cash in on a birthday present and Greg and I went to see "Ballet Folklorico" at Iowa State. We had great seats. It was fun to do something different.
Here is Ben and Lizzy enjoying the rain together. I love that our kids are friends with each other.
What would fall be without a trip to a corn maze in the freezing cold? We love corn mazes and we found a good one this year. Come visit us in the fall and we will take you with us.
Greg got to travel to a new place for work. He went to Sau Paulo, Brazil. His passport is looking pretty full and varied these days. He loved Brazil's people and their food. Here are a few pics from his trip. Think BIG city.
While he was away our wonderful youth from church held a carnival for the primary kids. I took this picture for Greg because he and the Young Men he works with at church made it. His name is Goliath and the kids had to try to knock him down.
This year we carved pumpkins without Greg, too. I can't believe how well the kids can do these days. I had to help Jacob a lot, but the others I helped very little. Here is their handy work.
Lizzy's pumpkin
This year we carved pumpkins without Greg, too. I can't believe how well the kids can do these days. I had to help Jacob a lot, but the others I helped very little. Here is their handy work.
Lizzy's pumpkin
Adam's pumpkin
Ben's Pumpkin
Anna's pumpkin
One of Anna's friends came trick or treating with us. Jacob didn't want to participate in pictures but he was a knight.
The Jelly Beans just looked too good. They had to be eaten.
Last year Adam didn't go trick or treating and regretted it. This year he decided to go. Yes, I let my eighth grader go trick or treating. Adam said, "Mom, I think I am short enough I can get away with it." He went with some friends and they got a haul!
I am not sure why this is sideways, but here is Adam and friends checking out their loot. Adam weighed his candy and had over 7 pounds. One of the other boys had over 10 pounds. That is what a 13 year old calls a successful night!
Anna had to blend two animals to make a new animal for science class. Here is her drawing of her Toukey.
Lizzy having fun on her date with Greg
I loved this picture from the library. This fall the kids have all enjoyed reading Brandon Mull's latest book, "The Arcade Catastrophe". You should check it out, especially if you love "The Candy Shop War".
Jacob's pumpkin
Halloween was fun this year. Lizzy was a bag of Jelly Beans. Isn't she cute?
The back of Lizzy's Jelly Bean bag.
Anna, I see marvelous things in your future.
Ben the Ninja.
One of Anna's friends came trick or treating with us. Jacob didn't want to participate in pictures but he was a knight.
The Jelly Beans just looked too good. They had to be eaten.
Last year Adam didn't go trick or treating and regretted it. This year he decided to go. Yes, I let my eighth grader go trick or treating. Adam said, "Mom, I think I am short enough I can get away with it." He went with some friends and they got a haul!
I am not sure why this is sideways, but here is Adam and friends checking out their loot. Adam weighed his candy and had over 7 pounds. One of the other boys had over 10 pounds. That is what a 13 year old calls a successful night!
Lizzy having fun on her date with Greg
I am sure I have more pictures I haven't found yet, but hopefully you got a glimpse into our fall. Now it is Christmas time! Yeah!
