A few things
No photos from this weekend...they were all for work. But I haven't blogged in a while and had some catching up to do. We had great weather this weekend though for the first time in a long time and we took full advantage of it today. Lots of gardening and landscaping going on and believe it or not, the kids got into the pool!
We spent last weekend (which was the long weekend) at Jason's brother's house with his whole family celebrating his dad's birthday. His brother lives on a farm and there's lots for the kids to do. Plus the fact that there are 7 other kids their age there...it was a great time despite the cold weather!
John prepared a field for the kids to plant pumpkin seeds. They each had their own name post and the idea is that they can harvest their own pumpkin when we all get together at his farm again for Thanksgiving weekend. It's a great idea, but what a lot of pressure on John to make these pumpkins grow!
Jason says he doesn't ever want a pet again after the cats are gone, but I think I will bring this photo back out when the time comes!
There was a crazy dirt bike that kept everyone busy...I don't even know whose it was, but every once in a while it would go back in the barn after someone ran into a tree or tipped over, then it would mysteriously reappear with a kid driving it again.
I love this picture taken just after the girls picked wild flowers (and asparagus) for Peter for his birthday.
Hannah found a toad which she released to an undisclosed location so that the other kids wouldn't throw rocks at it!
The adults spent a lot of time in the barn - out of the wind - while the kids played and had a great time. It was a perfect scenario, we could see the kids and what they were up to, but didn't have to referee too much. It's amazing to me how they don't even notice the cold or wind. It could have been raining and I don't think they would have cared.
John prepared a field for the kids to plant pumpkin seeds. They each had their own name post and the idea is that they can harvest their own pumpkin when we all get together at his farm again for Thanksgiving weekend. It's a great idea, but what a lot of pressure on John to make these pumpkins grow!
Jason says he doesn't ever want a pet again after the cats are gone, but I think I will bring this photo back out when the time comes!
There was a crazy dirt bike that kept everyone busy...I don't even know whose it was, but every once in a while it would go back in the barn after someone ran into a tree or tipped over, then it would mysteriously reappear with a kid driving it again.
I love this picture taken just after the girls picked wild flowers (and asparagus) for Peter for his birthday.
Hannah found a toad which she released to an undisclosed location so that the other kids wouldn't throw rocks at it!
Oh yeah, and did I mention there was a trampoline? What more could you ask for?!
Prior to that, Hannah graduated from Brownies! Her leader was a wonderful lady and I was actually a little tearful at the ceremony...I remember feeling really grown up when I was in Guides! I can't believe how quickly 2 years of Brownies went!
posted by St. Louis Family at 10:23 PM
4 Comments:
Hey thanks for the great update and pictures. Those were some really cute photos.
Eri.
Great pictures Dana!! It was great day.
What a great place to spend the day. Looks like everyone had a lot of fun. I hope those pumpkins shape up nicely.
- Andrew
That picture of Jason and canine is great- if it was an ad for a dogs home I would take them both!!!!
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