Last week I got sick. So sick I couldn't take care of the kids on my own. Thankfully I am surrounded by people who love my kids and are always willing to help out. The kids spent lots of time with baby sitters and dinner was brought in until I was strong enough to cook for them. It seemed fitting that our family home evening lesson this week should be on gratitude. We had a lesson and we made some halloween themed treats to take as thank you gifts.

I love four year olds. They are able to really get involved in so many projects. Kermit was taking this very seriously because he knew he was going to take some to his "best friend" and he wanted this friend to like the treats.



This is Kermit's look of concentration. He has this exact expression on his face anytime he is working very hard on something.



Here he finally relaxes a little.



Froggie loves any type of project and gets right in there.





Felicity loves to cook and create things in the kitchen,



so this was pretty much her dream activity.




Here's the finished project. Super cute! Halloween ghosts!



Even better was the look of accomplishment on each of the kids faces as we finished the project!

Biwater Farm Autumn Fest

I can't believe it has been so long since I last posted. I have made a goal to get caught up on blogging. I am starting with the most recent photos and will back blog when I get the chance.

We spent this past Saturday at the Biwater farm autumn fest. I scored a groupon and we made the most of a beautiful fall day. Felicity was very excited to break into her fall wardrobe and she "borrowed" my scarf for the day. I cannot believe how grown up she is. It breaks my heart how fast she is growing up. I love this girl!



Our first stop of the day was the pirates cove playground which featured a pirate ship and lots of see-saws. Froggie was ready for his turn.



He was less enthusiastic with this arrangement. He is too independent for his own good!



We then made our way over to the trike track. This was a huge hit! The kids spent a good amount of time riding around the track again and again. Poor Froggie couldn't reach the pedals, so I got my workout for the day pushing him around. He was kind enough to let me catch my breath.



After the trikes we went to the mile high slide. Of all of the kids Froggie was the most apprehensive, but after his first slide down he was hooked.



Here's Felicity turn.




I think Kermit loved this slide the most.



Next we spent some time in the cowboy corral. The rocking horses were awesome and we had some incredible horse races. Felicity had fun, but much prefers a real horse.



Froggie on the other hand LOVED his horse and was quite sad to say good bye.



Kermit wasn't sure I could handle the horse on my own, so he took the reins.



Next we played on human size hampster wheels. Felicity and Kermit loved these. Kermit wants one for his next birthday....




By late afternoon the kids were ready to hit the main event. The corn maze. It was huge and we had a blast getting lost. The kids all took turns being in the lead. Here's Froggie leading the way!



To end the day we had dinner at a campfire. The kids enjoyed roasting their own hot dogs over the fire. I was nervous to let Kermit do it all by himself, but he was a professional!



After the hot dogs were all gone, the kids roasted marshmallows.



Great weather, fun entertainment, and perfect company. Is there anything better?