O-Town Octoberfest Fun!

 Uncle Danny and Aunt Kelsey came home to Ottumwa this weekend, so we went to visit too.  We had a great time spending time with them and Grandma and Grandpa.  This first picture is from today when we stopped in Hudson to see Papa Mark and Grandma Jan on our way home.  Drew  had a great time helping Papa haul logs, rake and fill up the leaf bag. 

 I think this picture is absolutely precious!

 Wild man jumping into the leaf pile that he raked!

 Drew's highlight of Ottumwa was the Octoberfest parade.  He got to be in it with the RJ float.  He rode on the Ranger with Matt, Jocylen and Kinleigh.  He didn't stop talking about it all day!

 Bode, Grandma and I watched from the curb.  It was absolutely FREEZING!!!

Drew always likes it when Grandma Bonnie comes over.  This picture is kind of dark, but she is feeding him icecream so he can keep watching Wipeout on t.v.  Too sweet!!

 I have a picture of Drew in this exact same outfit, and in almost the exact same pose when he was Bode's age!

 Aunt Kelsey playing Candyland with Drew.  Bode is trying to give them a few pointers while sitting on the board!

 Bode in disguise

 Bode loved to climb on the horse by himself and go for a ride.  Drew would occasionally sneak in behind him.  This did not make Bode very happy!

Bode loved Sprocket.  (My mom and dad's crazy Jack Russell for those of you who don't know him.)  He loves dogs and wanted Grandma to let Spricky out of prison to play.

We were so glad to see Danny and Kelsey and everyone else again.  We had a great time, and we can't wait to go back and visit again.  We know that Grandma and Grandpa miss us while we're gone, and we miss them too!

Apple Orchards

 We visited the apple orchards in Gays Mills, WI last weekend.   This is something we do every year with Joe's parents.  It is always a blast! This year we went up on Saturday for the Apple Days celebration and visited the orchards, the carnival and craft show.  The weather was absolutely amazing, and I think everyone had a great time!!

 The boys did really well in the backseat together.  I couldn't resist this picture of Bode with headphones on!  Too cute!

 Bode liked being able to touch Drew in the back, and they spent time tickling each other!

 Drew had a blast at the carnival, and I think almost everyone got to ride a ride or two with him.  Bode even got to go on one!

 Bode Crockett and his new hat.  He loved it and left it on for quite awhile!

 All four boys swinging down by the river in Prarie Du Chien.

 On the way home on Sunday, we stopped at Pike's Peak for a picnic lunch.  We had never been there before, but we will definately go back again.  It was absolutely beautiful.  These last pictures are all from there.  I like the one above of the boys especially because Drew is balancing a stick on his head! :)

It was great to get away for a weekend and enjoy one another and God's creation.  We are looking forward to spending time with Grandma Karen, Papa Doug, Dan Dan and Kelsey and a few others in Ottumwa this weekend too!  Happy fall to everyone!