Mike's idea in the canyon.

Mike started finding leaves of varying colors to make a rainbow of sorts. It turned out really cool! As you can see, he had a lot to work with.

Orange!

Super good posing in the canyon:

Pumpkin Patch

This past weekend was beautiful weather. Friday afternoon (after the dishwasher repairman finally finished up--Hooray for automatic dishwashers!!) we met up with Teri and the kids to choose some pumpkins. After getting all the pumpkins a wheelbarrow could hold (sadly, I was too busy making sure it didn't tip over to get a picture of the boys trying to push it), we stayed and let the kids climb all over the tractors and go through the "maze" (really, there was only one path--it was free, what did I expect?). I was amazed how much the kids loved climbing on the tractors. But I didn't mind. It was nice to be warm in the sun, and just chat away while the kids played.

Pictures from Aaron's visit to Denver

Bird Pool Party

Anybody have any tips for getting a 4 year old to open her mouth at the dentist? At least the hygienist coaxed her into the chair to watch the movie. That was a step in the right direction. She gave me the smuggest look when she realized I had finally given up and we were going to go. She knew she had won that round. But I'm taking her back on Thursday. Ugh. I'm going to keep takign her back every few days (f the dentist will permit it) until she realizes she didn't really win. If she ends up with any cavaties, we're going to have to sedate her to get them taken care of.

Aaron yet again has a tooth growing in behind his baby tooth, so he's got to get the baby tooth pulled.

Aaron's birthday gift was finally realized last weekend. We arranged a trip for him (and only him!) to fly out to Denver to visit Ryan and Mary Kay. He took his camera, but of course took no pictures. I'll post them when I get some from Ryan.

From what I can tell they totally spoiled him and kept him busy all weekend long, including trips to an alpine slide, corn maze, and cirque du soleil!

He came back Monday morning (he had no school that day). That night he went to bed at 6:30 and slept allll night. Talk about party til you drop!