Family Fun Day

Today we spent some much needed family time at a Corn Maze. Of course, we didn't even do the corn maze, but we did do lots of other funs things. We saw lots of fun farm animails, rode a little train, jumped on the inflatables, picked a pumpkin and the highlight for Braden: riding a horse!

Checking out the goats. Unsure about them at first, but did pet them in the end.

Kate looking precious in the stroller.

I love this one! I always post smiling pictures because they are so cute, but you can never see her eyes! Well, here they are!

Braden riding the "train." He is on the orange car in the back.

Having the time of his life!

They had this sand box type thing full of corn. It was really neat, and much less messy than sand!

About to slide.

My boys!

So thankful for our little family of four!

Look at my big girl sitting up!

Looking more confident with one arm down.

Sweet.

He was running through the pumpkins but I made him do a quick turn for a picture.

I love how Braden is leaning toward Kate. That's usually what she does to him. He loves his sister!

Possibly my new favorite picture!

Future cowboy! Taking this very seriously.

He hasn't quit talking about his pony ride yet!

Time to go home. What a fun day!

Five Month Comparison

Here is a quick comparison of the kids both in the exersaucer at five months. They definitely have the same shaped face and chubby cheeks, but are certainly looking different! I love that Kate is chewing on a super hero!

Dollywood

We took Braden to Dollywood on his birthday back in April and we had a pretty good time. I was very pregnant and he wasn't feeling well. We haven't been back since because we had Kate just a couple weeks later and it's been hot, etc., etc. Last Friday we decided to go with my parents and we had so much fun. In fact, we had to leave early so Ben could leave town and we were so bummed because we were having so much fun. It was mostly fun watching Braden have the time of his life. I don't think he ever quit smiling. This is a lot of pictures, but I they were all so cute!

Even Kate had fun and didn't fuss one bit! I think she likes people watching.

GrandJan and Papa

Braden driving this pink car was the cutest thing! Look at the huge grin in every picture. Especially the last one!

I still cannot believe he rode the Scrambler! I would not even get on there! I came out of the bathroom and there they were. Daredevil!

The carousel with GJ.

The last ride of the day. We all rode together (along with a couple strangers). Braden wasn't too sure about the unexpected water in the face. Look how his hands covered his face the entire time. He said he had fun when it was over, but that is debatable!
A tired little boy!

And his worn out sister!

Bumbo and More

Here are some random pictures from the past few weeks. They are pretty much in reverse order. Oh well.

Miss Kate enjoying her Bumbo seat.

Looking nice and plump.

Taking a nap with Daddy.

Kate with her Children's Ministry name tag. I forgot to take a picture the first time we left her there. This is probably more like the 5th.

Kate isn't the only one who enjoys sitting in the Bumbo!

Braden and his cousin, Tobin. This was the only picture I had from the Simmons' visit on this camera. I will post the mini golf pictures later.

We visited my sister, Becky a couple weeks ago. Here is the one and only picture of all four kids! This was the one and only time I think they were all still at the same time too!

A Conversation with Kate

Just when you've given up on this blog I come up with a gem like this. Enjoy!

Getaway

A few weeks ago Ben and I went on a getaway to Chattanooga. Kate went with us, but we left the wild one! :) We had so much fun eating tons of food and sleeping in. Kate slept all night both nights and didn't wake up until after 8am! That was such a treat for me. Now she is waking up every hour, but I know she is capable of sleeping. Anyway, we didn't take many pictures, but here are a few.

While we were gone Braden had tag team babysitters. Meg watched him until Katie and Caleb got off work, then they had him two nights and Alison had him the last couple hours. Thanks to everyone! Here is proof that Braden missed us none at all!

Will She Be Curly?

She sure is after her bath!