Walkin' and Wheelin' Wednesday!

On Wednesdays, the boys' school encourages them to walk or ride their bikes. You would think that I would embrace this, but in all actuality...I'm rarely too excited about it. I think the problem is that
1. I have turned into a slight fair weather biker and it's getting cold in the mornings and,
2. the thought of getting them ready for school is hard enough on most mornings (I've got a major lollygagger on my hands), but then ride bikes too?!

However, I've come to find out that no matter what mood the boys are in on Wednesday mornings, they do not want to miss riding their bikes and even my lollygagger can turn into Mario Andretti on that bike ride to school. We have not missed one yet.


Starting out on the beginning on our trip. It's COLD and the wind is blowing...not my ideal bike-riding weather.


See the "A" in the distance? That's for Aggies, the CSU Rams original mascot. Aren't the trees beautiful this year?!


Made it! Crossing the street with all the other bikers.


They get their bikes across the playground quickly, so they have time to play with their friends befor the bell rings.


Then they have to put their bikes in the racks by themselves...don't even think of trying to help them...


This is why they do it...for a hole punch...and a chance to win prizes.

I've always wanted my kids to be active, and seeing how much they get into riding their bikes to school on Wednesdays does make me happy...even when they drag me away from my cup of coffee on a cold day when I'd rather just wave to them out the window while they get on the bus. Ah well, it's good for me...I wonder what they'll do when it snows?

Fall Farm Day

It has been a beautiful Fall here in Fort Collins. The tree's are gorgeous and we've had plenty of blue sky. Today's a bit dreary, which reminded me to get out some Fall pics before I'm reporting snow!

Last weekend we had a great time enjoying a Fall festival at Boyles Family Farm. Our good friends Matt and Claire used to be neighbors of ours, but have since moved out to Kersey to follow a dream of having a farm. You should read about it on Claire's blog. We love heading out there and this past weekend were joined by Jim and Debbie, as well as Sara, Andreas and their clan. Check it out...


Jake, Cade and Elly checking out the turkeys...their days are counting down...


Nate and Simon have been buddies since they were born!


Nate showing Simon his new skill of tying his shoes


There was a flower arranging contest in which Claire sent everyone out with clippers to pick from their flowers, including these beautiful ones, to make a bouquet. Debbie helped out with judging, lending her floral design expertise.


Mac, Jake and Cade got to take turns cutting flowers for Sara's bouquet


Putting in some finishing touches...


The kids took time out to catch a poor grasshopper


Grandma helping out with finding pumpkins


Mac and Madzie pausing for a pic


Just Elly's size!


Claire drove out the van to the pumpkin patch so the kids didn't have to carry them all the way back to there house


However, Nate and Simon decided they'd rather carry their pumpkins back to the house


It was really far for two little boys with big pumpkins, but a determined Nate and Simon will not be detered...it took them a while, but they carried them the whole way.


The kids all painted their pumpkins back at the barn


Mac found a barn cat


Got some soccer in before heading home...Nate and Jake showing some teamwork at the goal

What a great Fall day...

Fall Photo Session....with Elly's Bed!

So I have this creative genious of a friend who came up with an idea to use Elly's bed for pictures...out in a field. They turned out awesome! Take a peek.






This is the best photo session ever!!!



















We had a great time....can't you tell?! Thanks Meaghan!!!