A Beautiful Fall Weekend.

The kids and I were lucky to have my mom and dad here for the weekend while Ryan went to the football game.  It was a gorgeous fall weekend and we had a great visit.  The kids enjoyed their snuggle time and I enjoyed the company.

This picture cracks me up.  My dad was taking a snooze and Landon put his 3D glasses on him.  He was pretty proud!

Sunday we headed to the Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch on my parents' way out of town. It was sunny and 80 degrees so we had a very enjoyable time.  The kids have asked to go back several times already.

 

My little lady is very busy exploring her world.  She doesn't quite care to look at my camera as you can tell in all of the pictures!

Kenzie was afraid of these adorable baby goats.  She started screaming immediately!

 

Kadence and Landon feeding the baby goats some corn.

Kadence feeding the cute little pigs.  Landon was too afraid to feed them.

Kadence absolutely loved all of the animals.  She was definitely in love with these miniature horses.  She would have taken one home for sure.

Kadence really wanted to bring all of the pumpkins home.  Where in the world would she get her love for pumpkins and all things "fall?"

I have some pictures of Landon at this age at the very same pumpkin patch.  Very fun.  Love Kenzie's wispy blonde hair glowing!

There was a train right next to us at this point of our day.  Kadence is frightened by the noise of the trains and it was so close.  Thank goodness for the distraction of this pretty pink painted pumpkin on "Pumpkin Alley" or we may have had a meltdown.  Poor thing.

 

 

Look at this speedy girl running through the hay maze!

The horse drawn wagon ride was a definite highlight.  The kids loved it!

 

 

Love these little people of mine who keep my life so busy and chaotic!  Thanks for a great visit Mom and Dad!

*On a side note I am beginning to wonder if it is actually Fargo we moved to.  It has been so warm the past week we actually have had to use our air conditioning.  The next 5 days are forecasted low to mid 80's!  Awesome.

Vikings/Chiefs Game.

Ryan had the opportunity to go to the Vikings/Chiefs game in Kansas City.  He met Arin in Omaha then they drove the remainder of the way to Kansas City and met Kristy and Tyler.  I am quite sure Kristy and Arin felt like they were hanging with their 14 year old brother once again.  I know Ryan well enough to know he was definitely like a kid in a candy store.  They had some great seats and it was a beautiful day for a football game outdoors.  

I am sad to say that the game did not end well.  The Vikings lost 22-17 and are now 0-4 for the season. This makes my life very difficult.  Pull it together boys and start playing football so that every Sunday is not ruined for me for the next couple months.  Thanks.  

First Swimming Lessons.

Landon and Kadence started swimming lessons this week.  They have never had lessons and I was very excited for them to start.  They are in a preschool class with just the two of them and one other child.  Their teacher is actually training another teacher in, so they have two instructors for the three of them.  The other little girl had a hard time with getting in, so Landon and Kadence essentially had their entire first lesson with one on one teaching.

I was a little worried about Landon as he is the one who is a little reluctant about the water.  Kadence usually loves swimming and has no problem submerging her entire head in the water.  She was a little distraught when she realized that I wasn't getting in the water with her, but she toughened up and was just fine.  I am not sure she would have gotten in the water without big brother at her side.  He totally surprised me and loved swimming lessons.  He was freezing cold by the end of the 40 minute session, but asked when he could go back as soon as he warmed up.

Waiting for their teacher.

 

 Landon looking a little nervous with his hand in his mouth.

This cracks me up.  I can just imagine what is going through her head, "Mama, what are you making me do?"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So fun!  Glad they liked their first swimming lesson and are excited for the next!  I can't wait to see how they progress over the next month!