Pumpkin Patch Time!

For the 3rd year in a row, we had a wonderful time at this pumpkin patch over the weekend! Our 1st time there was with Aidan's 4yo preschool class, and last year we enjoyed the trip with Pat's side of the family. 

This year it was just the 4 of us (5 including the baby in my belly;), but we had a great time! The boys absolutely LOVE this place, and Trabbic Farms has earned it's place as a tradition in our family.

the boys

silly guys

Brennan, 3 1/2 years old

Aidan, 6 1/2 years old

and the only family picture we got:

What a good way to kick off the final week of October!

October! Kicking off the month with...

~Selling Cubscout popcorn with Aidan who started the Scouts this year.

~A ridiculous bill for some plumbing work we had to have done. Have I mentioned I hate money?! I do. And I hate not having a fully funded emergency fund, too.

~Rainy soccer games

~Getting together a master list so I can soon start my Christmas shopping!

~Doing our Fall Decorations :)

~Washing the extra blankets to avoid turning on the heat (our low was 42 last night!). I have a mental contest with myself each year, seeing how late we can wait to turn on the heat. I don't want to turn it on at ALL in October. I think we can do that.

~Trying to find the best place to buy toilet paper

~Participating in 40 Days for Life, 9a.m. this morning. Despite the cold & rain, I'm looking forward to it.

~Doing fun "schoolwork" with Brennan at home.

October is my favorite month. I love that it's cooler but not frigid.
I love the trees changing colors, the smell of fires going.
I love going to the pumpkin patch, preparing for Halloween, making the good Fall foods...
It's a great month in a great season.
Happy October! Enjoy!