Harvest time at the Arboretum

It was a warm day at the Dallas Arboretum. Carissa and I took the kids to see a lot of Texas sized pumpkins. I was tempted to bring a couple home. Fortunately for Robert, I was out of hands.

He gave these big guys and hug and said "I love you giant pumpkin."

We started over in the pumpkin patch with the pumpkin houses. 

 

Ethan refused to look at the camera so Macy smacked him in the head. He had it coming for pushing her over. 

Then we had a picnic lunch over looking the lake. 

We ended our fun-filled day at the children's garden. We may have gotten a little wet and had to change.....and ride home shirtless. 

After soaking the kids we decided it was time to go home. 

Early signs of Fall!

The past couple of weeks have been showing the signs of Fall coming soon. As we all look forward to comfy sweaters, tall boots, playing in the crunchy leaves, pumpkin patches, and the State Fair, we will play outside to entertain these boys. They both love the fresh air. It is much needed for the big one and always welcome by the baby, who loves having wind blowing in his face.

Of course we have one day in a jacket and jeans and one day in shorts and a tank.

The game of the day is "chase Turk."

Playing with chalk and "watching the clouds go away."

 And playing with bubbles.

First Day of School

Today was the first day of school for both boys. This year, Ethan will be going every Tuesday and Thursday. Brady will only go on the days that I am working there as a sub.

Ethan was very excited about school until bedtime last night. That's when he told me he didn't want to go see Mrs. Cindy. That was the first thing he told me this morning. Once he got there he was having a great time! He moved classes this year to the three year old class. According to Ethan, he painted with watercolors, played with puzzles, drew lines (tracing worksheets), and ran really fast in chapel.

I know I heard him singing loud for all to hear from a few rooms away. It always makes me smile to know he is enjoying himself in class. He has already been singing his new letter songs this afternoon.

I think that Brady had a harder time adjusting. I know he was happy part of the time because I saw pictures (not this picture, he wouldn't smile for me.)

However, his naps were off. He was super happy to snuggle with me when we got home. He is taking a nice nap now. I think he missed me. I know I missed him. This was a new experience for me. Ethan was only ever left with Grandma, Gaga, or other close family and friends at this age. At least I was just down the hall.

Here's to a good school year!

Twinsies!