Fall Evening

at the Pumpkin Patch

Before finding our pumpkins, we visited the farm animals, some of whom were snacking on raw pumpkin.

We took multiple trips through a hay bale maze. I could see the tops of the bales, but I still unknowingly followed the kids into a dead end or two.

By the end of our evening, I put the kids in the cart with our pumpkins just so to keep them from running every which way. There is so much to explore out on a farm and it was such a beautiful evening, we hated to leave. It took all my remaining energy to pack up the kids before dusk settled in, and rush home for a late dinner.

Dalias

from Mimi's Garden

The Burn Pile

Grandpa Mike was excited to take Michael out to get the burn pile ready. Mikey helped carry some boxes over, although his hat limited his vision. Grandpa Mike made sure his grandson had one of his hat's to wear. Just wouldn't be ready for work without it.

Morning walks with Calvin

at Grandpa Mike's house.

Emily, all dressed up

at Mimi Carol's house

The Final Cut

Well, I couldn't get Emily to pose for me this morning, but I'll share these snapshots of her new "big girl" haircut. A new haircut and a pair of blue jeansreally do make her seem tall and "mature" to Adam and me. She must be our first child. For a before shot, check out the birthday post.

Tips please!

A while ago, I took Emily with me to my hair cut appointment. A friend of mine does my hair, and I wanted her to also cut Emily's at this visit. But Emily was less than cooperative and spent the whole time snuggled in my arms, face buried against me, while my friend trimmed up her hair.

I'm going to give the hair cut myself at home this time. Can anyone share tips/techniques for a GIRL's home haircut?

(random photo: Mike's way to humorously deal with a bad hair day)