Pumpkins!

On Monday, we took advantage of some cool(er) weather on our day off and went with some friends to a pumpkin patch in Elgin.  We went to the same place with Noah when he was a baby and haven't been able to get back since.  It was a great time and nice to get out of the house.  We went with our friends and neighbors, the Smiths, who have Noah's buds, Ava and Elle, and Emily's boyfriend (and our Godson), Caleb.  One of Bea's friends, Kristi, and her daughter Taylor went too.  Noah and the girls had a blast.  The babies slept most of the time.  And the grown ups enjoyed some time chatting (or for Mike, chasing kids). 

Noah goofing around on top of some big hay bales

Stuck in the maze!

 

 Trying to pick up the big pumpkins

Mom-look at these cute little pumpkins! They're much easier to pick up!

 Someone always has to be the uncooperative one for the pictures.

Noah, Elle, Taylor & Ava

Duck Races!

You have to pump water to race your rubber ducky through the path.

One of the many great opportunities to burn off lots of little kid energy! 

 Pumpkin Decorating

 We took the hay ride out to the play area.  Here there was a playscape and lots of farm equipment for the kids to try out.

 Caleb and Emily having their "play time" while Bea and I catch up

 Even Mike had to test out the big tractor!

 My cute little loves

 Caleb (4 months) & Emily (2 months)

Just love them both and look forward to lots more playtime together as they grow!