PJ Day / School Fall Party

Wednesday was Ben's school party - instead of wearing costumes, the kids wore their PJs to school. Ben thought this was about the best thing ever! Several kids from his class performed a play (Ben didn't participate in this, he said he was too shy), read a story and sang a song. Then the class decorated cookies read a Halloween book and had circle time with songs. Joe and I were both able to attend his fall party - Ben thought it was pretty cool that his dad was at school (since I'm usually the one to go). I think he was totally distracted to have Joe there, it was pretty funny!

Thanks Bebe for the "emergency" new PJs - definitely saved him from showing up in his 3T high waters or summer PJs. He LOVES the puppies!!

Let's Go Bears!

It was perfect football weather... so we decided to take in a Bears Game where Daddy & Bebe work. Here's Ben's sign... yes, that's a bear carrying a football.

Missing Pics-

These are from waaaaayyyy back in September, but I just had to post. Plus, Mags, Uncle Tim, gets a little cranky when she doesn't get enough "face time" on Ben's blog.

Apple Picking-

We had another fun field trip with our buds Lis and Jason... apple picking! It was a beautiful day and we ended up with about 40 apples. We've made applesauce, apple crisp and apple pancakes (so far!). Ben is a big helper in the kitchen and likes to cook with me.

BUT, most importantly, the WHOLE REASON why I love apple picking is the KETTLE CORN... and Lis and Jason spoiled us me with a BIG BAG. Mmmmmmm.... everyone needs friends like them!

Also, we ran into our good friends Dillon and Abbie at the apple orchard... such a funny coincidence! I heard Ben say through the trees, "Hey, I see something, it's Miss Lisa!" (Dillon & Abbie's mom) then out comes Dillon. So, the kids got to do a few activities together at the carnival area... such a treat!

Hanging at the Park-

This was the Saturday we spent four hours at the park relaxing and sipping coffee. Joe said it reminded him of being a teenager... no plans, nowhere to go and nothing to do. It was such a nice feeling just hanging out. I'll remember this day when we're cooped up in the house come winter.