Sunday, October 12, 2014

Pumpkin Patch with Aunt Jenn

I'm so glad we got a chance to go to the pumpkin patch at Appleberry Farm while Aunt Jenn was in town.  We ate fancy caramel apples, took turns on the tire swings, rode a hay ride, learned about berries & bees, shared a brat, lost sunglasses, found sunglasses, clucked at chickens, cock-a-doodle-dooed at a rooster and spent a good deal of effort learning how to drive a wheelbarrow.  It took a while to pick out exactly the right 3 pumpkins to take home, but I trust that we have the perfect ones to kick off the carving seasons!


Random Fun Stuff

Okay, I'll try to explain these pictures as they occurred: The first is picnic point, when Ahma & Ahpa were in town.  We parked about a mile from this natural peninsula separating the bays of Lake Mendota, and had lunch.

Here is a picture of Nevi during a round of "kitty cave" that turned into a "see who can growl the loudest" competition

The kids have so much fun doing glue & paper projects, so this was one Kate set up for them to highlight the fall season
Coda loves to dance!  His inspiration for this particular routine comes from the ever-smooth and soulful Reed Foehl"s new album
Coda & daddy had a lunch picnic at the State Capitol building.  Here's Coda T listening to some protestors sing while enjoying his peanut butter sandwich.  Such a rebel!
Coda tackles Mama on their lovely nature walk at Aldo Leopold Center.  The two photos below are also from their date, earlier this week.



Our family pyramid portrait "selfie"

Post-bath pajama shot

Nevi composed this...a nice little nature scene.  We went to the Madison City High School Cross Country Meet, and amidst running from one strategic spot to another to watch the races, there was plenty of time to gather a few feathers, do a ton of cartwheels and get crazy on the playground.  A high energy event, to say the least!
More photos from the State Capitol (exterior & interior).  Coda & I were working on understanding the difference between a "city" and a "state."  I think I'm a little clearer after his explanations