Fall Fun: Fall Break

True, I only work two days a week. But even still, who doesn't love a week off of work?! Last week was fall break and it was a jam packed week of fun! Unfortunately, Daddy had to work late more than half of our week for his big, yearly show. So we made sure to have activities planned daily to keep us entertained, as well as to soak up the fabulous fall weather before it turned gloomy and cold.

It was a fun and productive week. Fall break was so good for all of our souls.

Fall Fun: Boo at the Zoo

Each weekend in the month of October, the Louisville Zoo hosts Boo at the Zoo: A Merry, Not So Scary Night for families to go trick-or-treating. We figured this would be just perfect for you guys since we think Halloween is going to be overwhelmingly scary for you (stuffed animals, real animals, masks, you name it, they're all just terrifying to you both).

Since it's still early, your daddy is still in the construction stage of this year's Halloween costume. Lucky for us, you were still super tiny last Halloween and your costumes were way too big. Meaning...they still fit this year! So, it was one last ride for the RW Circus at the zoo last night.

I think you guys were as big of a hit (if not bigger) than some of the actual attractions at the zoo! You had such a blast riding in your circus cage, getting candy, taking in the sights and sounds, and running around.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

What a blast last night was - definitely a new family tradition! And what a busy, full weekend we had celebrating fall. (You are currently still napping, going on over 2 hours now - proof of just how busy this weekend was!). Life is good, little ones.

Fall Fun: Mulberry Orchard

Yesterday was a gorgeous fall day -- cool, sunny weather. It was a perfect day to make a trip to the pumpkin patch.

We went to the same orchard we did last year - we love that it is a small, family run pumpkin patch that isn't too big or commercialized. We explored the corn maze (unsuccessfully - we never did find the exit), played, took a hayride, and picked some pumpkins.

Afterwards, Grandpa and Grandma Karen had the entire family over for chili, a bonfire, and playtime with cousins. It was a busy day full of fun, exploration, love, and giggles.

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

Fall Fun: Painting Pumpkins

We are officially into my favorite time of year, October -- December! Football, fall weather, hayrides, pumpkin patches, Halloween, birthdays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. So much magic in these three months; I turn into an even bigger kid than usual.

We kicked off our fall fun yesterday by painting pumpkins. You both really enjoy crafty, artsy activities. So as soon as you got outside, you went straight to your table, picked up your paint brush, and eagerly awaited your paint!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh what messy fun! It sure helped that we're having unusually warm weather right now, so we could strip you down to diapers and not worry about making a mess. You both had a blast -- and your pumpkins turned out great. Looks like we have the start of a new tradition.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

I so enjoy each new stage of life with you boys. Just when I think life can't get better, it does! Each new stage is different and exciting. Your daddy and I are soaking up each moment right along with you.

One thing I love about this new toddler stage, are the fun activities we are starting to try. Saturday morning, while Daddy was off to work, I decided to try something different to keep us entertained. We had a very hungry caterpillar themed morning.

We started off by reading the book.

 

Then we went on a scavenger hunt to find our own leaves (you held on to your leaves very proudly and very carefully as we made our way back to the house). Using our leaves, we did a rubbing of each leaf and then using our toes, we made little caterpillars (oh the giggles and wiggles, as I painted your toes!).

 

My favorite part was watching you make the connection that we had made caterpillars on leaves just like in the book!

 

 

It is just amazing watching your brains grow and develop each day. Life is such a joy with you two, curious little boys.