Pumpkins!

On our way back to Seattle from Rochester we met up with the Eusterman family at Schilter Family Farm to do some pumpkin hunting. As usual, we had a great time. What's not to love? Big fields full of pumpkins and some of our very best friends!

 Of course, the tractor at the gate is a big draw for these boys.

 Six kids on a tractor!

 Daniel had an eye for the unusual pumpkins this year.

Off to the pumpkin field. The holding hands is almost too much. Oh, the cuteness!

 Matthew and Daddy find a good one.

 Daniel can barely hold on to his.

 Nice try, Aaron. Maybe in a few years you could pick this one up.

Future best friends Aaron and Patrick take a moment.

 Auntie Laura helps Cecilia.

The #3s hitch rides on the dads shoulders.

 Kids on pumpkins!

 So fun to have Auntie Laura with us!

 

On the way back to the car, we passed the Christmas tree fields. The boys were excited at the possibility of getting our tree now, too. All in good time, boys, all in good time.

A trip to Grandma's farm

Last weekend we went down to Mommy's hometown of Rochester for the wedding of one of her close friends from high school. We stayed at Grandma's house on the farm, where the boys had lots of fun, as usual. We didn't take lots of photos, but here are a few anyway.

 The big boys loved stomping on the walnuts.

 "And me!" says Aaron.

 Checking out the sheep.

 Daddy likes looking at the sheep, too.

 Aaron loves those wide open spaces...

 ...and the fact that there is a fence between him and the sheep.

 Three brothers by the barn.

Brother hug!

Running down the driveway. (Yes, Matthew is covering his ears. We don't know why.)

Happy birthday, Daniel

Daniel turned six this month. Whoa. He is no longer a little kid. He is growing up so fast, but it is so fun to watch. He is a goofy kid, loves to joke around--especially with his friends, but is also still very sensitive to others. He cares a great deal about his younger brothers, and is always quick to give them hugs or help teach them to do things. Daniel is very smart and loves his kindergarten class. He is our engineer, building crazy contraptions out of superstructs, legos, cardboard, and anything else he can get his hands on. He's a great kid, and we love him very much. :)

 Daniel doesn't allow for many pictures to be taken of him, but he did let me take a few when we were visiting Grandma on the farm recently.

 LOTS of missing teeth. 

 Mid-thought.

 Jumping.

 Here's some of that goofiness I mentioned...

 Tall enough to reach the branches!

What a handsome guy...can't believe he's already six.