Pumpkins, pumpkins and more...

Each year we enjoy a fall outing at local Schnepf Farms. They have a Pumpkin and Chili party- pumpkin patch, train rides, petting zoo, grilled corn to eat, homemade pies- lots of fun for the kiddos. Instead of our usual tradition of "Schnepfing" with our cousins the Stimmlers (sick kiddos and record heat), we went with the Huckfeldts on a beautiful fall 75 degree October day. And of course it was a great time, just as it is every year. The only bummer of the day was a dead camera battery about 1 hour after we arrived. Argh! In light of that, I managed to capture a few good photos...

Hannah and Lilly... best friends returning to their Midwestern roots 
by posing in a sunflower patch.

The gruesome foursome: Hannah, Dylan, Lilly and Claire... not so thrilled at this moment.

My favorites: my girls and sunflowers!

This was a big week at preschool. Tuesday was Lilly's Harvest Party and yes, she was able to wear her Ariel costume to class. They trick-or-treated, played games, made snacks and enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Since I'm one of the room-moms, I was able to help out! It was great! Here's her entire class on their trick-or-treat route.

Then today, we took a field trip to another local pumpkin patch... even little sister came along.

It was a brisk 65 degrees (sweater weather), but we survived. Big sigh! Claire enjoyed hanging out with the "big kids" and the pumpkins.

Lilly and her classmate Haley were the first to arrive.

Lilly's friend Annabelle was more than happy to show just how tall she is. I think she and Lilly are two of the tallest in the preschool class.

Here's looking forward to a great Halloween weekend.

Trick or Treat everyone!