Friday, October 26, 2012

Pumpkin Farm Take 2

No, we didn't go to the pumpkin farm twice.  I just thought I would share more!


Right away the kids were drawn to the birds to look at.  
We wanted to get the whole picture thing done with first so Jen and I scoped out a good spot by the corn and dragged everyone over there.


Well if you know Levi at all by now he just goes where his little heart and feet lead him.  He would have kept walking if we didn't stop him.  He has no fear of not knowing where I am, he just doesn't care.  Which scares me to death.  Funny how that works though, because at home if he doesn't know where I am he freaks out.  What's up with that?!  Anyway.


Then there was the pictures we tried to take, here is just an example of how it all really went down.


After we had bugged the kids enough with, "SMILE", "HOLD STILL", "LOOK AT JEN"...
we moved on the the main event.


Pumpkin heaven!


Best. Day. Ever!


Until Mom wanted to try and get a few more cute pictures.
Levi really tried to put his foot down.  I actually think this picture is hilarious, he really blends in with his cameo and hunting orange.



After they once again showed me how crazy I was to try and take more pictures I let it go.  And they took off and checked out the ostriches. 


Seriously those birds freak me out.  Something about those taller then me, faster then me animals with beady little eyes just freak me out.  I don't even like being directly on the other side of the fence from one, so I was happy to take this picture from a far. 


Of course the kids loved it.

I am just glad their Dad is an ol' farm boy from back in the day, he handles them in these sort of "Mom is freaked out by the giant bird" moments. ;)


See, like I said, Dad handles that part.




Adam's grandpa calls Levi a mail man, I think you all pretty much get why. :)



Miss Avery was content doing her own thing, collecting leaves from around the pumpkins and such.


Then Adam took the kids around in a wagon for a bit, just long enough for me to snap some more pictures which I happen to love.




Yup, those are my goofy kids!

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Fake It 'till You Make It

This last week we went to the pumpkin farm with our long time friends Ian and Jennifer. We decided we were going to take a family picture of each other, and have some fun too.

Here's the thing, one tiny problem...

MY KIDS DON'T HOLD STILL, LOOK AT THE CAMERA, OR SMILE.

Like I said, tiny problem.

Then the one picture we thought looked pretty good from the display on my camera, my eyes are closed.  Yup, true story.

So what's a Mom to do?

Copy, cut, paste, and doll up pieces from the 10 or so that we took.



Here's the thing, I will look at this picture 10 years from now and remember my wiggly, crazy, uncooperative kids and laugh.  I guess it doesn't matter how you make memories, just that you do!



Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Green and Yellow, Green and Yellow

Adam and I were lucky enough to be able to attend a regular season Packer game against the Saints on September 30th, during some pretty great Wisconsin weather!  We also got to see Samantha when we were up there, let's just say we "Packerized" her for the day.




There were so many people it was one giant Packer party outside.  I had never been to a regular season game before so I had no idea what to expect.  There were quite a few of these "Packered Out" vehicles.











It was like a giant block party in the surrounding area.  Cheese, beer and brats were flowing. ;)











After walking around outside and getting some lunch we headed into the parking lot where yet again, it was one big party.  Lots of people dressed up in the green and gold in interesting ways.  Sorry I don't have any pictures of them.







Avery came along with us to Green Bay and walked around with us and Auntie Sam until it was time for us to go into the stadium.  Then Avery and Auntie Sam went to go have some fun of their own.




 A big huge thank you to Samantha for watching Avery!

But where is Levi?  We left him with Herman, those two are like two peas and a pod, snuggling in Herman's cage.

JUST KIDDING!



Levi, that lucky duck, got to spend the day with Grandma Z, Uncle Nathan, and Papa.  And the evening and overnight with Nana.  We got these pic's from them when we were at the game. :)
A big huge thank you to them too!  Without everyone helping watch our kiddo's we couldn't have gone.  You guys rock!


A-Rod entering the field!


The energy there was so awesome!  I think it might be my favorite way to watch the Packers!  How many years long is the season ticket waiting list again... ;)



We had such a great time!  It was nice to spend some time without the littles.  I love 'em but a little time away is refreshing and helps you recharge.  Being at Lambeau for a Packer win doesn't hurt either!