Pumpkins... and stuff.

We've done the "fall" stuff... pumpkin patches and all that jazz. I'm ready for Halloween to be behind us. I think it's a way overrated holiday! Fill the kids with sugar and scariness... great fun. 

Petting farms... the poor creatures.

Braden decided we needed a pumpkin family that mirrored our own family. :)

Braden told us that he and Sam were going to meet up at the Botanical Garden Pumpkin Patch. Well... we actually ended up being there right at the same time as Sam and his family! Braden's a better event planner than Anthony!

Hunter was along for the fun as well. 

I had some work stuff in Safford, so we made it a family affair. We went through Willcox on the way and stopped at Apple Annie's.

There were some yellow delicious apples left for the picking. 

And there was another pumpkin patch.

And a super big corn maze that thankfully was closed so we couldn't get lost in it!

But mostly it was fun being together.

We went to the hot air balloon event and Braden turned into a witch. Thankfully he turned back into himself later.

And Anthony and I got to get dressed up and head to a fun wedding for our first nanny Sarah. It was fun to celebrate with her.

Maine

We had a great trip to Maine at the end of September to celebrate Matt and Bridget's wedding. We had beautiful weather and it was great to spend time with family. I  made a Smilebox with pictures from the trip at the bottom and posted a few my favorite pics here, too. Looking forward to the next trip!

The boys loved being at Bald Mountain Camps for the wedding. Even if they did have to get all dressed up! 

They had an awesome time with their cousin Leah! 

And Grammy was happy to have all 3 of her grand kids together. 

We had a great time with Uncle Matt and Aunt (now-officially titled!) Bridget. 

We enjoyed the fun of Fall. 

But mostly the fun of family. 

Make a photo slideshow

A trip to the lake

We decided to take a day trip to Woods Canyon Lake this weekend. We thought it would be a good time to see some trees changing and try to catch some fish. It was a beautiful day, although a bit chilly! I wish I would have taken another layer of clothes! 

Hunter was trying to blend in. 

We found some residual snow. 

Both boys were pretty intrigued. 

We decided to hike around the lake a bit to find a good fishing spot. 

We found our eagle friend again! 

Braden caught a 14" rainbow trout.

 

Hunter took this picture! 

Hunter gave it a shot as well, but no fish for him. 

Lots of fun things to find and explore. I think we've found another favorite AZ spot.

Fall T-ball!

The boys are playing t-ball this Fall. Yes, boyS... even Hunter! He met the age requirement by a month, so we decided what the heck! He goes to the games and practices anyway. Our friends did point out that this gives him permission to have a metal bat around lots of other kids. :)

Hunter has been getting ready for tball by wearing his helmet lots of different places! 

Roster for Opening Day! Yep, Braden batted lead off and played pitcher! 

Getting some good advice from Coach before batting! 

Hunter likes being one of the big kids. 

He spent a lot of time in the dirt. 

Braden and Coach Josh getting ready. 

Hunter and Mia are the youngest. They did great! 

Our Scoripions!

Here's a quick video of warm-ups, Hunter and Braden's first at bats and some field work.

Maybe next year they'll be like their big cousin Devin and move up to Farm League! Good form, Devin!