Leaves

It's that time of year again and lots of leaves are falling.  Too many in fact or for the kids it was just right to play in.  We couldn't get the pile high enough for Ben's standards, but we managed to make it taller than him on occasion at least.

Do you see a Ben in there?

 

At first Ash wasn't too sure of it, but the more she saw her brother having fun, the more she jumped in and enjoyed.

Playing together

Based on this pic you would think Ben was done and needed a nap, but that's never the case for him.  I was lucky enough though to capture this pic where he looks content and resting, but it really only lasted maybe 5 seconds tops.

Pumpkin Patch

We went to the pumpkin patch this past weekend and it was a good adventure as always.  Our favorite local place has become Johnson Farms and they've redone parts of the place.  There is plenty for the kids to do and pumpkins are cheap (but you do have to pay to get in which brings it back to normal pricing to some degree).  It was a little chilly and muddy at first, but the rain boots were a success and it warmed up for playtime.

 

More Ring Bearer

My cousin gave me some more photos that were taken from her wedding with Ben as the ring bearer and I can't help but share.  Despite the trouble he causes, I have to admit he's cute.

Balloon Glow & Momo's 90th

This past weekend we went to St. Louis for my grandma's (Momo's) 90th birthday party and of course the kids had a blast.  On friday night was the annual balloon glow in forest park so we took the kids with my parents to enjoy the festivities.  Ben loved the bouncy obstacle course and also being around the balloons when they would blow the horn and all of them would light up.  My dad spoiled them with light up swords and glow sticks which led to a few tears and fights on the drive home sunday, but not that night at least.

Pony Ride!

Ashley watching her brother

Climbing the obstacle course like a big boy

Bouncy House!

Waiting for the balloons to inflate

Balloons!

Ben watching them all light up

Glowing Ashley

Yeah Balloons!!!!!!!

Then on Saturday was a luncheon for Momo's 90th birthday party.  I only wish I could be like her at that age.  She still lives on her own, drives and is in two bowling leagues.  Amazing.  The whole family came out for it and it was nice to see everyone.  Ben kept running over to Momo telling her happy birthday which she really got a kick out of. 

Happy Birthday Momo!

Ashley with Deebo

The fam

Ben and his cousins singing happy birthday

After the luncheon Momo and my sisters family came back to my parents house for dinner.  Ben had fun playing with his cousins and Ash.  He also was exposed to a bb gun by my dad.  Luckily he only shot twice and then didn't have much interest after that.  To top the weekend off, we were able to see a small town's fireworks display from my parents deck that night.  Pretty cool way to end the weekend with the family.