Is that a pumpkin under your shirt

Well no, it isn't
....but we were at the pumpkin patch. Last weekend we went to the local pumpkin patch, and I am so glad we did because this weekend it is going to rain and be nasty out. Lydia had a blast and Kris and I enjoyed watching her. We took a tractor/hay ride out to the fields and found a big pumpkin for Lydia and a baby pumkpin for Hannah. We then went and took a stroll around the petting farm and feed the different animals. Lydia and Mommy took a train ride (if I was any closer to labor this would have been a great way to jump start it) then we did a hay maze and played in a Corn Kernal box. It was a great morning and we had a blast going. We have been to this same pumpkin patch since Lydia was 3 months old and have her picture in front of the pumpkin we picked every year so it will always be fun to watch her grow next to the pumpkins.

This week was busy with work for Kris and I and preschool and play for Lydia. Tomorrow Kris is going to tackle my list of "honey-do's" and we hope to move the computer out of Hannah's room into the landing area so her room will just need a crib and it will be done (the crib is on order and should be here by 1st week in Nov.)

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Apple Picking

A few weeks ago we took a little adventure out past the Snake River Valley to find us some apple trees to pick from. Well it turned out to be quit the adventure, the orchard we went to was planted on a hunting club grounds to attract the deer about 20 years ago, since then the owners turned it into a shooting range. So we pulled up to the sounds of guns going off everywhere but were assured none near the apples, so Lydia, Kris and I grabbed our buckets and started picking. I think it took us 10 minutes to get 4 bushels of the best looking apples I have ever seen. The man had 7 varieties and we picked, Rome, Johnathan's, and Jonagold. We then or should I say I then proceeded to make 22 Quarts of Applesauce, 8 pints of apple butter and 6 Quarts of apple pie filling (I gave 2 bushels to Jackie, our neighbor) we had plenty left over that we have used to eat and make apple turnovers and caramel apples.
Here are some photos of us picking apples:

Break Through

We had a break though this morning at preschool. Lydia walked in to her class alone and moved her photo to the HERE side and gave me a hug and kiss goodbye and walked away. It was a good feeling as I know she is having fun. I also am super excited because I get to go into her class on the 28th and be one of two Mom's to help with the class party!!! I know you mom's who do it all the time are laughing at me right now but for me it is a big deal, this is why I stay home, to be there with my kids and do fun things!!!

Also for my Mother who is so worried poor little Hannah will be sleeping in a half painted room with no crib, we are 1 step closer to her having her own room. Kris, Lydia and I painted all morning Sunday and we are DONE!!!! I just love the white woodwork and lavendar walls. Now to buy the crib and figure out how we will get a Queen bed, crib, rocker and dresser all in this room oh and where the computer is going to reside until that day money falls out of the sky and we can buy a laptop. But I feel so much better with the room painted. Now on to getting clothes ready and baby stuff unpacked from boxes.

I have three hours to myself this morning so I am off to knit (oh yeah, Rachel taught me how to knit in the round and make hats and I am on my 2nd hat in one week for Hannah and the next one is for Lydia) so fun and watch a little TV. We have a 3 year old who thinks she needs to get her Mom and Dad ready for a newborn and is waking up two to three times a night, to either go potty (which is good) be covered up (oh come on you can do it yourself) or rock her. I know I should cherish these moments but when you are 7 months pregnant you cherish your sleep more!!

Happy Fall, we are loving this wonderful cool weather.