Fall in Walker

We got to get out of this heat for the weekend and head up to the cabin in Walker. It was unseasonablly hot in Phoenix this week so it was more than refreshing to get up to Walker to 70 degree temps. We found a great, little pumpkin patch in Chino Valley called Freeman Farms. We got to cut our pumpkins right off the vine. Waaaaay better than any farm we've been to in Phoenix. The people who worked there were super friendly and helpful and the farm itself was adorable and had tons to do. We went on a hay ride, watched a dance performance, pet some miniature goats and horses in the petting zoo, watched a cowboy show (that part was kind of lame but Cole still loved it), had lunch, bought corn that was cut fresh that morning and all in all just enjoyed the beautiful day. This may have to be a yearly tradition.

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We also got to pick apples at the cabin. Samantha and Cole loved pulling the apples off the tree and eating them. Nothing like an apple straight from the tree.

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So greatful we have this beautiful place to go to. It's so fun creating new memories with my kids and comparing them to my memories from childhood!

Boys

Cole had a super fun playdate with his bff Tyler today. They are hilarious together. Here are the toughest guys in town.

A boy and his dog

So Cole is really into stuffed animals. He loves them. He usually has at least ten on his bed at all times. They may change, but there are always a lot of them. To name a few...PuppyBear, Ducky, Angry bird, Pig, Gpa Francis bear, Bunny, and most important of all...Clifford. Clifford was at Kohls one day when we went shopping and Cole saw him and just fell in love. He asked if we could take him home so I said, "Why don't you carry him around the store with you while we shop and if you still love him when we're done he can come home with us." Well, he was still in love...and still is. Clifford is his pal. They play, snack, drive, watch tv, eat and hang out together all the time. Sometimes Clifford gets in trouble-playing with Cole at naptime instead of sleeping. But all in all he's a good pal.
Today Cole brought Clifford to preschool to show Clifford his classroom. Then I was instructed to watch Clifford and play with him while Cole was busy learning at school. When I went back to school to pick Cole up he even asked, "Did you play wiuth Clifford?" Of course I did;) Then we got home and Cole had Clifford help make lunch and eat with him. We even taught him how to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and chocolate milk. It was pretty exciting.
Clifford, thanks being such a great pal.

Budding artist

Samantha loves to paint. Anything. She is so artistic and just loves anything artsy craftsy. So the other day I broke out the paints and easel and let her go to town. A pony picture is what we landed on. Pink and purple. Her favorites. I love watching her concentration when she's working on something, so focused!

Randomness

A glimpse into our world over here.....


Cowboy Cole.

Rainy day lady.

Big guy.

Mmm, rain.