Fire Department's Open House

Yesterday our local Fire Department hosted their annual open house.  It was one great event for the kiddos.  They were able to go into every firetruck, emergency vehicle, and police car controlled by our city.  They also had a live demonstration on car extraction.  However, the most exciting surprise was the arrival of the emergency helicopter that flew in and landed in walking distance.  

Picking Weeds

My mom, the kids' Nana came up yesterday to spend the day with the kids and give me time to get all their clothes changed/rotated out for the colder weather.  I can't thank her enough for her help so that I was able to get that done.  Dad (Nate) can't thank her enough for taking the boys out to their rock-pit to have them weed the entire thing.  I was beyond surprised to see they did it all, it looks fantastic and now playable again.  

Special thanks again Mom/Nana for your help and patience with the boys to get their rock-pit looking great again.

Patches the Dog

For the past week we have had a house pet, Patches.  Kallen had the opportunity to take home his preschool's class pet (best kind of class pet too, a stuffed animal).  He was beyond thrilled to be the first kid in his class to watch Patches for the week.  He took such good care of him!  He slept with him every night, constantly played with him, took him everywhere, and knew where he was all the time.  I don't know if this shows that he is ready for a real pet; but I do know that he did a great job watching Patches, and that he will be so sad to give him back tomorrow.

Pumpkin Patch

Even though temps didn't feel like fall, we still decided to go to our local pumpkin patch.  It has become one of my favorite annual fall activities.  I know we just may go back a few more times, but since we had no other plans or in case it starts to become frigid all of a sudden (it is Minnesota) we couldn't pass it up. Kids love it just as much as I do; tractors to sit on, wagons to pull, animals to pet, trucks and dirt to play with, as well as endless pumpkin fun.   

Fireman Sam

Recently the boys are into a show called, "Fireman Sam".  Show name sums it up, a fireman named, Sam being the hero by doing his basic fireman duties.  Today they decided they were becoming Fireman Caleb, Fireman Kallen and Fireman Ian.  I put up hidden fires around the house and they had to put them out.  Basically there was a lot of laughing, and hearing nonstop screaming of the word, "fire" or siren sounds.  

Awana

Tonight kicked off another season of Awana.  The fun thing is this year we have three clubbers.  Kallen joined Caleb as a Cubbie, while Elyse began her second year of Sparks. Kallen was so excited that he spent his day wanting to wear his vest, color his book and even took a blackmail nap.  They all look so grownup and proud in their vest while carrying their bags.  I really can not express how much joy Dad (Nate) and I have when we drop them off at an activity that they have such a passion about; especially one that teaches them about God and His love.

A Beautiful Ballerina

Tonight Elyse had her first dance class.  She has been talking about this day for weeks.  When we arrived she was beyond thrilled.  She danced wonderfully and had a blast. She will practice for the next three months and end with a recital.  I maybe bias, but she sure is one beautiful ballerina!