Fall Weekends

On Sunday, Audra, Grady and Hillary met Aunt Ashley and Uncle Trevor at Door Creek Orchard and Schuster's Playtime Farm.

"Uncle Trevor, did you know that I am a big fan of apples?"

Grady gets a lift from Uncle Trevor.
Audra admires the quality teamwork Grady and Trevor display.

Bad news, the apples were laced with shrinking powder.
Trevor using Grady to carry pumpkins to his car.
Trevor about to drop Grady down a chute for selecting poor pumpkins.
Aunt Ashley and Grady on a giant jumping mat.
Jump around!

Meanwhile in the Jungle of Plain, WI...

My brother-in-law, Rick, and I were recruited to assist my Dad in the construction of his new deer stand.
Dad works on the floor. You can get an idea of his view.
Where is the outlet?
The view from below.
The guys take time to appreciate their work...only 4 walls and a roof left to go.

Back at home Sunday Night:

Our new puppy. Grady thought Brooks' carrier made for a cool fort.

Monday Night

Grady and I were ready for some football.
Early on, it looked like the Pack was too!
Audra enjoyed Cutler's first pick of the night. She did not, however, enjoy the final score.

The kids with some halftime-like entertainment.

Wicked

Thursday night was Date Night! Date Night was made possible with a special grant by Grandma and Grandpa Phelps.

Madison's Overture Center for the Arts was our destination for the evening.Our tickets for the evening performance of Wicked.
The lobby all decked out.
The stage just before showtime.
We give it two thumbs up.

Daddy Daycare Wraps Up

Today it was back to work for Dad and welcome home to Mom.
Audra is excited about what she can get away with the changing of the guard.
Some more funny Audra pics, these are from bath time.
Mommy and Audra
Little Blue Riding Hood
Grady enjoying my jokes!
Saturday good ole Cousin "Duke" Luke came over. Aunt Hillary made a cake for the occasion. Aunt Michelle and Uncle Rick went out for dinner to celebrate their anniversary.
Mmmm, chocolate cake, grape, pizza and cucumbers, all washed down with Milk.
Hey! Where is my cake?
A visit by Luke isn't complete with out pulling out the train set. Brooks oversaw assembly.
Engineer Luke
After train time it was time to Rock!
Grady tuning his ax.
I Wanna Rock!
On Sunday, Brooks, Grady, Audra and I headed out to see Grandpa and Grandma Lobenstein.
Audra and Grandpa Gary watched the Packer Game with Brooks while Grandma Joan, Aunt Michelle, Luke and Grady headed out to look for pumpkins.
She is a huge Clay Matthews Fan!
Front row seats!
Happy Fall Harvest Season from Luke, Audra and Grady.
The Grandkids!
Choose your favorite Luke smile:
A. or...
B.
Grady
Audra
After pictures Grandpa got some help from the boys picking up acorns.
I am not sure if my Dad was trying to get ready for winter...or just wanted to keep the boys busy?

Pumpkin Hunting

Tonight we drove down the road to our favorite pumpkin farm. The owners have all kinds of pumpkins and they even sell a variety of painted pumpkins.
We found this cutie on the gourd wagon.
Grady got bored with the pumpkins and decided the dirt was more fun.
Our little pumpkin, Audra.
Once the dirt farming grew boring Grady picked a pumpkin or three.
Mama and Baby Pumpkin
Ever try to get a 21 month old and a 3 month old to look at the camera and smile at the same time?
Our pumpkin harvest!