October 2014

October is the month for pumpkin patches and Halloween!

 We visited a new pumpkin patch this year called Liuzza's Farm. Its a beautiful place with lots of animals and educational areas for kids to learn where their food comes from and how people lived in the 1800's.

 But the best part was the goats and pigs. There was corn cobs that you could take the kernels off and feed the animals. They loved it and were so friendly you could feed and pet them all.

 There was a corn maze, tire swings and a huge hill slide.

 The kids were hot, sweaty messes when we left, but it was great memories made.

 

We ended the month with Halloween! Avery had the BEST costume. She had been saying for weeks that she wanted to be Spiderman. Not Spidergirl and a pink Spiderman. She wanted to be the real, muscle Spiderman. Our neighbor Andrew had the costume that we borrowed and she finally let me girly it up a little with a tutu.

How cute is she?!

 

We hosted our 7th annual Halloween Party. With Chili and hot dogs in the garage, lots of friends and kids and fun. Josh and Jonnlin were able to come in with the kids. Avery was so happy to see her cousins. They held hand trick or treating all night.

 

Sissy was a PJ Spiderman. She wasn't really sure what was going on, but she enjoyed the candy!

 Most of the crew.

Sugar!

 

The other events of October included Josh and I starting Foster Parent Certification as well as an Art of Marriage class. Both things brought us closer together and strengthened us to continue to serve God's will for us.

Alexa quit nursing in October as well. I nursed her much longer than I anticipated, but she was not ready to stop at 1 year and with her being so slow to gain weight, we needed to do something where we knew she was taking in calories. But at 15 months, she was taking adequate cows milk and was becoming way to demanding. It was not as easy of a transition as it was for Avery, but she is doing fine.