Pumpkin Carving 2011

Last Saturday, it was cold and rainy and it even snowed a little bit. So, we made a trip to Aldi's and bought the kiddos pumpkins so we could carve them before Halloween. The kiddos picked patterns and Rick helped them get started.....  

Down on the Farm

The kiddos had off of school (and we had off of work) on October 21, so we picked up Kaysen and headed to Summers Farm in Frederick. We made a pit stop to have lunch with Devin. The kiddos had a great time and the only time Kaysen got upset was when I put him on top of a pumpkin to take his picture. I think it was because of the tractor that was running right near the pumpkins, but I could be wrong.

Ready to roll!

Contemplating what he'll do at the farm

Even picking his nose he is a cutie! 

Cheese!

Noah and Kaysen

Our view on the way

Kari, Devin and Noah

This groundhog was in the field next to McDonald's. Noah took off after him

 trying to catch him. For a chubby little thing he was pretty fast. 

Happy to be on the road again

Sporty

Cutest animals on the farm 

On the jumping pillow

I could not stand up with everyone jumping around me and Kaysen

Kari getting some air

Noah getting some air

Going down the slide

Kaysen loved it!

Wheeeeeeee!

Such a good auntie!

Feeding the goats 

Water pump duck races

What a big boy! Aunt Kari was waiting at the bottom and when I sent him 

down by himself all the moms at the bottom said, Aww! How cute!

Kaysen loved going down with Uncle Noah

An adorable Amish family

Playing in the corn crib. There was a sign posted that said if you threw the corn 

the Corn Monster would come and eat you! LOL

Children of the Corn

Noah on the pedal carts

Duck, duck, GOOSE!!

Kaysen was less than thrilled about being placed on a pumpkin to pose for a picture

So, I Lied......

I forgot to post these pictures from a recent bike riding excursion with the kiddos. Kari is still struggling with riding her bike without training wheels, so here are a few pictures of Rick helping her overcome her fear.

My bike and Rick's bike

Walking her bike up the hill

Ready to let her go.....

And she's off!! You can't really see it , but Rick's arms 

are raised in celebration of her doing it by herself!

Way to go, Kari!