Pumpkin Patch at Aplin Farms

This past weekend the whole family loaded up and headed for the pumpkin patch for the petting zoo, corn maze and hay rides.

We started with the corn maze...


Off they go!


EG thought we were lost...just look at that face!


Dad came in and saved the day. She felt much better with dad near by.


Then it was off to the hay ride.


Off they go again....that's right, EG is barefoot.


The perfect pumpkin.


Load it up.


???


I love that they have the sunflower field too. We took home a huge bunch!


With pumpkins and sunflowers in tow we headed back.


Deep in thought...or hot and tired?


We enjoyed a picnic lunch.


I don't think honey wanted his picture taken.


Nope. He didn't. :-)


We stopped by the petting zoo after lunch.


These were the "lickinest" goats I've ever seen. EG thought it was great!


One last stop at the farmers market before heading home.

Autumn Leaves

This painting is the first in a series of four paintings that Abigail wants to do. She is going to paint leaves from all four seasons. I love fall...I'm not sure she's going to be able to "beat" this one.

Getting started.


I know it's tough to see but it won't be for long.


Here comes the color...


We had to move this little project out to the porch. Oil painting projects can be stinky.


I took this picture at the end of the third hour.


(-:


I love it when EG comes to watch.


She was really into this one.


I think Abigail was enjoying having her sister watch.


Putting on the final touches.


Done.


Signed and hung.

Bio Poem

The self portrait.



The poem.

Abigail

Artistic, flexible, knowledgeable, kind

Sister of Elizabeth

Lover of animals, friends, and card games

Who feels happy outside, nice swimming, and uneasy around snakes

Who needs to be active, to stay cool, and time outside

Who gives my mom help, my sister presents, and my friends treats

Who fears spiders, snakes, and strangers

Who would like a computer, a scooter, and more friends

Resident of Enterprise

Wilkins

Field Trip

Today we had the first field trip of the school year. EG's school took us to the petting zoo in New Brockton. This is the second visit for us and we've enjoyed it both times.



Sitting for a little snack and drink before we got started. Look at them, like mother like daughter! I love the expressions...


EG liked the sheep.


The cow milking was interesting....


Layla liked the goat but got a little frustrated when it wouldn't eat.


They also had horses, peacocks, pigs, and roosters...but none of that mattered when EG saw these.


We spent the rest of our visit with the chicks.


Ohhhhh the excitement!


Ahhh finally!


Sweet chick.


Look mom!


Daddy even got to come for a while. This was the saying good bye part...


We had a lot of fun.

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The Perfect Gift

Today the girls and I went to Alek's 2nd birthday party. Staying with the pirate theme, red and black were the colors of the day.



Melissa did a great job with the cake. Her husband usually makes them but she was on her own for this one.

Fabulous job!


Alek was sleeping when the party started. Mom got him up...before he was ready.


It wasn't long before he was up and about enjoying the party.



Melissa's husband, Ben, has been in Iraq for the last 8 months. Today is a special celebration, not just for little Alek, but Ben is supposed to make it home in time for the birthday party.

Melissa had signage for both her boys.


The party was in full swing when she got the call to head out and pick Ben up.



She and Megan crept out the back door to pick him up so Lacie and Alek wouldn't know what was going on.

Really sneaky.


Mom "letting the kids answer the door"


No need for words....


They were sooooo happy to have daddy home. Look at that smile on Lacies face.


:-)


Cake.


Gifts.


"Here honey, hold this string and stand on this chair"....


A wonderful celebration....thanks MW! We had a blast! And welcome home Ben!

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