6th Annual Pumpkin Carving Party

It is one of our family traditions to have a pumpkin carving party. 

 

Arianna loves digging out the pumpkin guts

We also had pumpkin painting for some of the younger kiddos…David grinning while painting

Buddies working together

 

The cutest boy in the world:)

Ryan was so excited to use a knife!!!  He is obsessed with knives and swords. 

The two most handsome boys in the world

Daniella carved her own cat on her pumpkin

All of the painted/carved pumpkins

Enjoying pizza after the carving

Ari and Mommy cleaning pumpkin seeds to roast

Hillridge Farm Field Trip

State Fair

We took our annual trip to the State Fair on Tuesday.  We go every year to celebrate Chris and my first date which was to the fair in 1995. 

 

The theme this year is “Whole Lotta Happy”.  I thought Ryan’s face really did this justice…he had a rough day in general but in this picture he was upset because he wanted ice cream.  Despite his the sad face, we all really had a good time.

Finally got that ice cream…   

There favorite thing was the rides.  They wanted to ride everything. 

They even rode this fast ride that went forward and backward.  Arianna rode the alien space ship that you go inside and it spins around so fast that you are raised off the floor. 

Adorable Dogs and Husband Too

I love that my husband loves animals too!  There are few others in the world who would have five dogs.  Granted I would have a zoo if given the choice but none-the-less I am grateful for my husband!

Girl Scout Field Trip

Ari had her first field trip with the her Daisy Troop Yesterday.  They went to Smith’s Nursery. 

 

Above they are saying the Girl Scout Pledge. 

They learned about old farm equipment. 

They then took a hayride and enjoyed singing songs together.

We watched the catfish eat.

We fed the goats and donkey.

This goat is named Uni. 

We went through a maze and got lost.  We were the last group through. 

We finally found our way out!  :)

Ari picked out a strawberry shaped pumpkin.

We learned about Indian artifacts that they have found on the farm. 

Of course Ari found an animal to pet.     

This picture is from before one of Ari’s troop meetings.  We are looking forward to her Investiture next Monday.  She will say the pledge, sing some songs, and get her first pin as well as part of her Daisy. 

Hawk Sightings

We have these two hawks that hang out around our house.  Chris caught them on camera the other day.