Pumpkins and Pop-pops

(please note my spell check is not working! Sorry)

 

I found this gem whist looking through the stockpile of computer photos. This was taken at our Selah house right before Emilee was born. It is Jaxson in his element! Looking at him sitting next to me,  I cannot believe how much he has grown! I also wanted to include an awesome quote from him this week. In response to the conference announcement that there are 139 temples he exclaimed with glee, "Oh man mom, that means people have sure been paying their tithing! I am going to pay even more tithing so we can get 6030 temples!" There it is folks, proof that our children actually do listen to us. Our temple FHE was not wasted after all. 

 

 

Oh...an empty plate you say? This is in fact Jaxsons empty plate and is a sure sign that dinner was a success. I made The Best Lasagna Ever! Really though, this is the best lasagna ever and that is saying something seeings how I have a serious aversion to all things Italian! I just wanted to document the proof and say, seriously try it out!

 

Eat on up!

 

 

I was looking through old photos deciding on what to document and found this cute pic of my sister. I really miss her! She is so funny and makes me super proud. If you need Mary Kay she is your girl. She is in college to become a teacher....<3!

 

 

This weekend we were blessed to have Rick and Lori in from the other side of the mountains. We went to a fantastic pumpkin patch at Thompson Farm. They had a variety of things to do, pumpkins, corn maze, feeding animals, hayrides.  I have a friend who is bringing her daughter and friends here for a birthday party.....what a fun idea!


$As you can see above the first thing we did was find our very own special pumpkins. Jaxson was a kid in the candy store for sure. He, of course, wanted the 100 lb, $1000 pumpkin. :D What kid wouldn't. This was my first experience with going to a farm like this but I cant wait to make it a tradition. The pumpkins were actually growing in the field. I am told that some places pre pick the pumpkins and place them in the field. (Not as cool)This was one time that I was thankful my man carries a pocket knife!

 The day started out pretty dreary but in no time the sun was out and ready to say hello.  Emmers was having a blast attempting to navagate the terrain. Would you even guess that her talent was finding all the rotten apples and pumpkins? She spent most of the time falling down and getting back up. As you can see below her attempt to pick up the pumpkin ended in yet another fall. These were some really big pumpkins. Oh, and I believe this is the point where we had to tell Jaxsie not to step on the pumpkins. I thought that was a given, but I have learned in my old age never to assume.

As you can see Pop-pop is looking fantastic. I am sure that we wore him out but he sure was a trooper.  His favorite part of the day was watching the kids explore and pick out pumpkins. He especially got a kick out of emilees pumpkin shenanigans. I observed the educator in both of my in-laws while they oohed and awed at the kids learning and exploring. They are great people!

 

Nanna Lori and I enjoyed the many wonderful photo oppertunities. I really enjoyed the special family time. I hope that my children will grow up feeling loved and remembering these times. The picture below is the perfect example of my kids and their love for one another. Emilee could follow Jaxson anywhere. She just loves her brother!

 

For 25 cents you could feed the chickens and turkeys. At first Jaxson was NOT interested. As we approached the chickens and he realised that they were behind the fence, he quickly changed his tune. Some days he really makes me chuckle. For being a big kids he certianly is scared of some pretty small things!

 

 

These animals had it good. You can tell they live the high life. Andrew enjoyed watching Jaxson and Pop-pop feed the chickens. The Packard men really have a talent for making chicken noises!  The pic on the above right is some sort of contraption the goats were climbing on. Again, the high life I say!

 

 

I did wonder if the turkeys feel any sort of inpending doom?

 

 

She just loves her pop-pop!

 

 

Dear Jaxson! You are awesome!

 

 

Emilee you are a pearl!

 

 

Just chillin with Dad!

 

 

I can walk!

 

 

Pumpkin Cannons!

 

We ended the day with some fresh home made doughnuts! Of course I have no picture....who keeps a dougnut around for long enough to get a picture?

 

We loved having family here in good old Yakima. I imagine heaven as being quite similar to this day. Relaxing, giggling and sharing love with those most important in life. I pray that one day we will be able to be closer to famliy!