Fiddlesticks Farm

I was really ready to get out and do something fun this weekend. I really wanted to go to the Texas State Fair, but that was out of the question, so we decided to head to Fiddlesticks Farm. We usually go in November, but decided it was okay to go early this year. It was a fun day!!

Rachel and Kate on the big slide.

Rachel posing on the tractor. She was trying to get Wade to sit on the tractor, but he was having none of it.

Rachel and Kate on the round bails.

 Wade with Daddy

Wade was scared to try everything at first. He did go down a little tube slide and thought that was fun. Then we headed to the jumper. He did not hesitate to go jump....and he was not happy when his turn was over!

My must have group shot.

Our other tradition.

Rachel

 Luke

 Kate

Pretty Sunset.

Wade had a hard time at first with all the big new things. He is scared to try new things. He gradually became brave and had fun during the day. He went down slides, jumped on the bouncer, explored big trailers, watched a cow milking demonstration, watched a pig race, played in the hay, played tether ball, went for a hayride to the pumpkin patch....all out of his comfort zone when he arrived. When we got back from the hayride he climbed on this tractor with out us asking. I was proud of my brave boy!!

We went through the corn maze just before it got dark. We just went through the easy one. Next year we will go through the harder one.

What a fun day we had!! The best part was the kids having fun...especially Wade. We all came home tired and dirty. Perfect!!

Cowboy

We got another puppy!! I know we are crazy. I just felt like Radar needed a buddy, and we did not want to go through potty training again in a few years when Amos is gone. So we went against our better judgement and got a puppy!! This is Cowboy. His is a red and white piebald miniature dachshund. Radar is actually this little guys uncle, but they look nothing alike. 

 In the car ready to go to his new home. Wouldn't riding with Wade make you feel safe and secure?

Sweet little guy with sad eyes.

Radar first meeting Cowboy. Cowboy gave him a kiss. Radar was really excited and wanted to play with the new puppy, but he wanted to play way too rough. It took him a few days to settle down and play nice. Now they are great buds.

Amos needed a sniff too. He was not excited at all. A couple of sniffs and went back inside. Amos has done much better this time around with the new puppy. Really they leave him alone most of the time because they are playing with each other. Amos does break up any wrestling matches that he feels are getting too rough. Like he is telling them to stop because somebody is going to get hurt.

Time for a nap.

We hoped Radar and Cowboy would be friends. They have really taken to each other and enjoy naps and wrestling together. It makes me happy. I especially love my lap warmers when I take the kids to school. Amos prefers to ride in a seat by himself.

Sweet puppy at the end of a big day.

My favorite things about Radar are his white tipped tail and his pretty eyes. My favorite things about Cowboy are his ticking (spots or freckles) and his sweet little face. I have really enjoyed having these sweet puppies. Oh and the kids like them too! 

Beards, Beards, Beards

Have you ever wondered what you would look like with a beard? Luke found an App that will make you look like you are a member of Duck Dynasty. We had lots of fun making ourselves look pretty silly!!

I think my beard may be a little too full. Maybe I should trim it a little next time.

Looks turned out pretty good!! He would make a great Si!!

 Kate did not look too bad herself!  She was happy, happy, happy with her bearded self!

Nobody was safe from getting a beard. When we ran out of humans we moved onto the dogs. It was tough getting Cowboy to hold his head still enough to get his beard, but we did it!! 

If you are curious how you would look with a beard just send me a picture. :0)

Fall Soccer

Both Kate and Luke are playing soccer this season!! This is Kate's first season to play. I have lost count how many seasons Luke has played now. They are both having fun and hustling really hard. I am hustling real hard too getting them both to practices and games at different places on the same days!

I love this picture because they are holding hands and I did not even ask them to. :0)

They are both #8 and we did not even request it!! I think it is neat because Chris's football number was 88 and both kids together make 88!

So far Kate's team has won both of their games. Luke's team is still hoping for their first win. We are hoping for a great season and a little cooler weather.

First Day of School!!

Today is the First Day of School!!! Watch out 7th, 4th, and 1st grade here they come!! All three kids were really excited about their first day back to school!! Rachel wins the prize for most excited though. This is her first year at Junior High. She is not the least bit nervous. She is ready for all the new experiences.

7th Grade

 4th Grade

1st Grade

All of their back packs were so full of supplies I thought they were going to fall backwards.

 Daddy carried those heavy bags for them.

Kate at her desk.

I took this one to try to embarrass Lukie....did not really work.

All this back to school stuff left this little guy wondering:

Where did everybody go?

I am praying for a blessed school year and I can't wait to hear about everybody's first day!!!