Annual Trip to Tanner's Orchard

On Sunday we made our annual trip to Tanner's Orchard. Gavin thought the trip was way to long but I think he thought it was worth it when we finally arrived. Griffin didn't feel the best so he was pretty clingy but I thought the fresh air would be good for them both. We started off feeding the animals. Gavin was all about feeding them and Griffin was good with just watching them.

Then it was into the play area, that seems to get more and more expensive each year, but they both played well. The weather was perfect for the day and you could tell from the crowd that was there. The slides were one of the favorites for Gavin.
While the train was the favorite for Griffin.... He likes to be in charge.

Climbing up so he could go down the slide....

They added a new part to the play area which is awesome and so perfect for our family. It was a race track with pedal bikes. Of course Kerry and I had to make a race out of it so I took Griffin while Kerry took Gavin. The first lap Kerry passed me on the inside and on the second lap I took the corner to quickly to try to catch up with them and Griffin fell out. At the time, he wasn't in the front part but sitting next to me. He was fine and I thought for sure he won't want to finish the lap but he climbed in front (as seen in the picture) and was ready to go. I felt like a horrible mom but he wanted to finish the lap and he held on the rest of the time. We thought it was really fun.

They wanted to try their own pedal car.

Griffin didn't really pedal but we did push him around so he could experience it all.

This year Gavin rode the barrell ride and Griffin didn't want any part of it. Griffin wanted me to ride but there is a weight limit so I couldn't. I was thrilled to see Gavin wanted to ride though.

We had a quick bite to eat there and then we saved the store and buying of stuff for almost the very last part of it. We got the boys two toy monster trucks for being such great little boys. We got some apples to make homemade applesauce then we got mums and pumpkins. I absolutely love fall and all the beautiful colors that go with it. It is my favorite season. We also let the boys pick out a little pumpkin so that we can paint them. Of course, saving the best for last, the annual picture of the boys with all the pumpkins and fall scenery. They were not thrilled but they did cooperate with me (sort of).

I think they are so use to me taking pictures now because when I hold up the camera, they automatically say "CHEESE!". It was such a beautiful day and an awesome family day although everyone didn't feel totally up to par. The boys slept most of the entire way home.

Being Sick

Griffin got a fever right after work on Thursday night. He even fell asleep at Gavin's soccer game which would never happen usually. All he wanted to do when we got home was to go to bed so after a little medicine off he went. The next morning at 6:00 am he was up with 102.7 temperature. So more medicine and a sick day for Mom, we just hung out at home praying that I could keep his temperature under control. He would get his medicine and after 45 minutes or so you could tell it kicked in because he wanted to play a little. He still wasn't himself but he was a trooper. Gavin was sick on Saturday night. After a dose of medicine and an awesome all night sleep from both of the boys, they both seemed to feel a lot better on Sunday morning. I have heard viruses are going around and I'm praying our family is done with them. It is so difficult to see our babies that don't feel good especially when their fever gets so high. Is it me or is sickness starting early already?

Da Bears!!

Kerry has partners now to help watch and cheer on the Bears!
We have our very own little football players in the making. This I'm sure makes Uncle Matt Matt so proud.

They are becoming quite the fans of the Bears!! Just as long as they are not Green Bay fans like Papa Hurt Leg. LOL!!

Soccer Games

Soccer games are going well for Gavin. He continues to really likes them. Yes he has seemed to master that fact that he has to go to the bathroom during every game just like T-Ball. I don't know what it is probably a lot of excitement but he seems to have to go every game. Last Saturday he scored another goal. I wasn't there to see it but I'm was really proud of him!!

Daddy coached last game so it was extra special. They also played all of the players so they all could play the whole time, I think Gavin liked it better to be out there with his entire team. We have discovered at home that Murphy makes an awesome goalie. We have been practicing in the basement and Murphy loves to play too. The boys think it is funny how he goes after the ball and how he picks it up with his mouth. At least he isn't using his hands. We have several more games and I'm hoping to get a video one of them.

Sleeping Arrangements

My boys still prefer to sleep in the same bed. I don't mind as long as they don't mess around too much and go to sleep at a good hour. Many nights I can hear them laughing and talking about farming, racing, or monster trucks which is really cute just to listen to. When they sleep in the same bed, they do have a little of a problem though. Their legs hit each other and at times kicking starts to occur so we have started a new rule, Gavin's legs go toward the wall and Griffin's legs are toward the outside of the bed. This has helped but when they get to laughing then the legs getting to flying. The other night I went up to check on them and this is how I found them. I guess Gavin was sick of Griffin's legs flying so he laid on them or he just got comfortable on Griffy's legs.

I did move them just because it didn't look comfortable at all for either of them especially Griffin's neck.

Weekend Fun

This weekend was jammed pack with things for us and the boys to do. Friday night we helped Papa 4 wheeler farm until everything was full and there was nothing more to do. On Saturday morning, Gavin played his first soccer game. It was so funny to watch all the little boys and girls attack the ball. Gavin did make a goal and we have discovered that he is a great runner and does well at soccer too. Our team was a little confused about which goal was ours but we ended scoring a couple of them. After soccer, we went to help Papa 4 wheeler in the field again. Both boys rode with Papa while Kerry and I drove the grain truck and wagon. It was a busy time and we were going, going, going once we got out to the farm. Someday I may remember to take picture while we are out helping but it wasn't this weekend that I remembered. We left early to attend a wedding reception for a co-worker of mine. We met up early with some great friends; it is an added bonus they are my co-workers too. We had a really awesome time but had to leave early because Kerry and I were just both exhausted. My great friends....

Aren't they gorgeous? I think so.... These girls know how to have a good time and it is contagious. I love to dance especially with friends that you don't have to worry about what they think of you or your moves. We were the main dancers out there but we didn't care because we were having a good time. I love these girls. This is a great picture of Kerry and me. I think some guy was threaten to pinch Kerry's butt so he was laughing. I won't mention names here.... LOL!!

I love my hubby and love that we get to spend so much time together. He makes me smile and laugh all of the time even when I'm not in a great mood. He just makes my day everyday. Plus he is so super handsome!!!!!!!!

Gavin and Griffin stayed with Gavin's girlfriend, Courtney, so you know they had fun. Courtney took them to the school to play, on a walk, they played on whatever they wanted to outside, had a bubble bath that overflowed the tub, played a little Wii, and read a book to end the night. This was the very first time that Courtney babysat at our home so the boys were so excited to show her their toys. It was funny, we had told Courtney that we would be home sometime in the early morning hours on Sunday but that didn't happen. She was surprised to see us at 10:30 pm.

On Sunday we had a bridal shower for my cousin, Kimmy, who will be getting married on Oct. 2. It was a good time but again I didn't get a single picture taken. She got a lot of things that were so stink'n adorable. Her dishes are to die for, I just love the pattern. By the end of the weekend, I was in bed by 9:00 pm.

Look Out!!!

Look out! With Grandpa Old Tractor aka Grandpa Merle Bittner recovering from his chemo and having cancer this past couple of months, Kerry and I will have to step up to the plate even more than normal to help with the farming. Papa 4-Wheeler purchased this bad boy a couple of months ago because his truck and fifth wheel went out of working order last year so we are driving this grain truck. It should be interesting but it is super nice and great for Papa.

Kerry and I have both hauled in for Papa before but this year we have already had to drive the tractor and auger cart around. We both had a quick 2 minute crash course. Kerry took right to it and did amazing!! I appreciate that fact that he is so willing to help out. He makes me so proud. I did drive the tractor too but I need a lot more work. Let's just say if you ride with me you might get whip lash but I did get to where we needed to go and I can stop without ruining anything. Plus I did it in heels and dress clothes, there was no planning ahead on the first day of harvest so you get what you get when I showed up. It's always interesting.

Well Papa started farming yesterday so of course the boys were out there the minute they could be. We went from racing to farming... It is great! It is a little bitter sweet. Like I said before Papa Old Tractor has his second to last chemo treatment yesterday as well. We are so use to him and Mama Ruth helping out on the family farm doing their thing and we do our thing. No one really gets out of their comfort zone, we all know what we can do and get it done and taken care of. Plus it all is within the family and the family helps everyone out to get harvest done. Then Grandpa got sick and Grandma needs to take care of him so it is up to us and some hired helped to step up. I love and enjoy helping and am so thankful my husband is an awesome helper too. He just goes and does anything without hestiation. If I get too worried about doing or ruining something, he is right there beside me saying "You can do this and if not I'm right here and we will be able to figure it out." I love my hubby!! The added bonus to it all is the boys love to ride in anything as long as it deals with farming so they hop from one piece of equipment to another. The bitter part of it all is I miss seeing my grandparents out there, this is their family farm so it is hard to not see them out there. I am sure they will be at some point. Also, it has forced me to get out of my comfort zone and after living on the farm all my life, I needed the push. I'm sure I will be having a lot of crash courses from Papa 4-wheeler just hopefully no crashes. Good thing he is so patient with me, I can't wait to see what he has in store for us this year. So with that said, it should all be rather interest but I will be sure to keep you posted. I am a farm girl after all.

Yard-Kart

Well the yard-kart has made it to the farm. And as expected the boys love it and rode it for two hours straight. We raced up and down the lane several times.

Yes we all fit on the yard-kart, it can be a tight squeeze at times but we all fit. Gavin wonders why Mommy yells the whole time we are on it but I love to yell while having a great time.... It's just me and I think Gavin gets embarrassed already of me. So I stopped yelling...LOL!!

I can see many memories being made on this thing.... By the way they will be getting helmets.

Hot Tubbin

This past Monday while we were showing the house to a couple our awesome neighbor watched the boys. We had been playing outside before our guest showed up and our neighbors wanted to show us how to take the lid off of their hot tub easily. The boys caught eye of it and thought it was a mini pool so they striped down and hopped on in. They had a great time. Griffin dunking Gavin. LOL!!

Only rule: NO going potty in the hot tub.

Daddy's Helpers

On Saturday, Kerry had to go to work for a couple of hours so we ALL decided to join him. We headed up the road to Dwight to start our morning. Daddy started to work and the boys and I started our tour of the shop to see what was happening. I have always loved to look around body shops, hear the stories behind what happen, see inside the vehicles, and hear how they are going to make it look brand new again. It just amazes me and the boys were so interested in everything too. They were asking all kinds of questions, investigating the vehicles, and anything else you can image that can come up in a body shop. One of their favorite parts of the visit was watching their daddy paint the front of a car he had been working on. Kerry is very talented in body work and painting so the boys are always so curious when he talks about work at home. So it was so neat for them to "see" it all rather then just hearing about it. I love to watch too. The boys' (including Kerry) most favoritest (I know it isn't a word but I like it) part was the yard carts that Kerry took them on a ride on. Gavin will correct you if you call them go-karts because he says they are yard carts. I have no clue what the difference is but I guess Gavin does. I was busy vacuuming and cleaning out the van at the time so I didn't get to experience it but it did look like a blast.

While we washed the van, the boys got to enjoy some suckers and visiting with Kerry's boss before heading home. The boys and I are so thankfully that Kerry asked us to go along with him to work.