Preschool Field Trip to the Orchard

Tyler's 3 year-old preschool class took an October 4th field trip to Deals Orchard near Jefferson, IA. I tagged along for the morning. Unfortunately it was a very windy and cold day to be outside, but the kids still had fun. Tyler also helped me make cupcakes to bring to the orchard for his birthday treats.

His class

Learning about the apple sorter

Studying (seriously) the bee hive

Hay rack ride was a big hit. We were supposed to be able to pick our own apples, but the weather this past winter/spring ruined a lot of the crop and we weren't able to do that this trip.

Enjoying the giant pillow after the tour

Giant "slide"

Wheeeeeeeeeee

Long slide!

Corn pool

Tractor driving

Fun morning with new friends!

While we were at the orchard, Grandma Janelle and Hannah had some quality time together. It obviously wore little Hannah out, because we watched her quickly fade right after lunch started and she fell asleep - but at least not in her soup!

In No Particular Order

Here are some family photos from the first 15 days of October that didn't fit into any other category I will post later.

Tyler enjoyed an early birthday present - a "new to him" bike that his cousin Brodie had outgrown. Tyler was very excited to put on his helmet and pedal away. 

  Hannah and I can't keep up with him on our stroller rides anymore!

 

  Fun with trains - in PJs on a Monday morning

 Sunday afternoon brother/sister movie date complete with popcorn

 How Mom & Tyler spent Saturday afternoon (after the race I coordinated)

 Spending a really nice day having a picnic in the backyard. It was Tyler's idea, he picked out the menu and the picnic spot!

 

Hike at the Iowa 4-H Center

Last year my Mom and I took my kids and my niece, Kelsey, on a picnic and hike at the Iowa 4-H Center in October. This year we went out again in September. It was still lots of fun! Mom and I are a lot more healthy this year, so we took a more adventurous trail - longer with lots more steps!

Cousins happy to be there together!

Picnic in the BBQ Shelter

 Hannah wanted to help push the wagon instead of ride in it!

  A stop at the Elm Inspiration Point

 

  Nice sitting picture after they had fun running & jumping on the benches first.

 

 

 We found the new swinging bridge!

 

 

 Checking out a cool-looking spider web

 

 The girls with Grandma - taking a break from hiking after crossing the bridge

Where did Tyler go?? (While stopping to take this picture Tyler & Kelsey decided to blaze their own trail! Mom & Grandma had to chase after them)

 

 Hannah with her Caring Adult

 

 Hannah says "Look Tyler is all the way at the top already! Go faster Grandma!"

Group photo at the top of the hill!

 

 Checking out the Linden Lodge sign after attacking the camp store snacks

  Quick stop to see the miniature horses before leaving camp.

 

 

 

September Events

Augustana Lutheran Church had their annual hog roast last weekend, so we had lunch after church and then enjoyed the kids carnival the high school students host afterwards. Tyler had fun with the games and enjoyed the prizes.

They even had a golf games that Tyler & Adam enjoyed together!

 Hannah enjoyed her 1st tootsie pop - it was a giant sticky mess - but she was happy!

 

 Adam tried hoola-hooping!

 Tyler's first soccer game of the fall season. He is on the green team, but they didn't have their shirts yet. He is the kid in the blue hat. Adam is coaching the team and the kids that played in the spring have grown a lot in their soccer skills!

 

 

  Ice Cream Cones after dinner- what a treat!!