outings & happenings

We took a fun little trip to Conner Prairie with the Goffs. 

It's been on our bucket list for a long time, and we're glad we could finally tag along for the ride:) 

It's an interactive history park with lots of stuff for the kids to see, learn, and explore.

 They loved the mini-hot air balloons, and begged for a ride on the big one.  

Too bad it cost extra:(

sheep and goat petting farm

(we caught that sheep nibbling on my boot..ha!)

Brody is one of Jaden's best buds.  They had such a great time!

Jaden started swim lessons!  He really enjoys it, and I'm so proud how far he has come!  He just started Level 2 this week and is doing great.

Brielle just hangs out on the bleachers watching the swimmers... with purse in hand of course:)

We love when Daddy gets off work in time and can meet us there.

We've had some sunny park days...

(this sweetie is 18 months old!!!)

 and rainy park days.

 Jaden's friend, Ethan, turned 4 this month.  The kiddos had a blast at his birthday party, and these pictures were shared with me.  I love them!

Jaden could have spent the entire time coloring his rocket ship.  He was so focused!

Jaden's preschool class took a field trip to Apple Works. 

 They have over 50 variety of apples and thousands of trees!

He and Ethan are pretty tight:)

Isn't it gorgeous?!?

Sunday afternoon walk.

It was a beautiful Fall day.

and Little Miss has been testing the waters in Nursery

(her official first day is this Sunday... is she really that big already?!?) 

Casey came to visit for a weekend and so we thought we'd check out the progress of the Indianapolis Temple.  It was freezing, but exciting to see!

We also took a quick trip to see Dr. C in action...

and picked out a few pumpkins as well :)

  Most of the time was spent hanging with the guys of course:)  

We had a great time; thanks for coming Uncle Casey!

 A few other randoms...

Our ward campout was rained out so we camped-in.  Jaden LOVED it! 

S'mores over the stove, tent in the living room... you can't go wrong:)

playing in the backyard leaves

Apparently we have lots of lounging pictures:

football game, hanging after preschool, and conference

Cody has been teaching J some golfing skills.

Jaden can't get enough of this awesome dinosaur hat made by Lacey.

Brielle is getting so big... she even wants to sit on the potty these days:) 

and Jaden doing dishes at preschool:)

Happy Halloween!!!  

(more updates to come)