At the farm

One morning this week, Daniel started begging to go to the farm and see Poppy (my dad). Well, I called Dad and it just so happened that he had some cattle that needed feeding, so we decided to tag along. Daniel began getting dressed and insisted upon wearing his mud boots (like Poppy) and his hard hat (which is not like Poppy, but very manly nonetheless). I told him he had to wear a jacket, which he only agreed to after I assured him that Poppy also would be wearing a jacket. Here he is in Poppy's truck all suited up for his morning at the farm.

Here we are delivering hay to the cattle. Daniel is eating a dum dum (and clutching a screwdriver). One of his favorite things about riding in Poppy's truck is that there are usually dum dums to be found.

And here is a group of cattle chowing down...

Here is farm dog, Annie, who is enjoying freedom and excitement that she never had living in town! She almost looks like she is smiling, doesn't she?
Farmer Poppy and Farmer Daniel posing for the camera.

And a trip to the farm wouldn't be complete without stopping in at the house to see Grammy. Daniel and Grammy are showing off their winking skills. Too funny!

Happy Halloween!

Our family had a great time preparing for Halloween! Brian and Daniel carved a pumpkin together for the first time.




Daniel and I made pumpkin and leaf shaped sugar cookies. Yum!

This is the first Halloween that Daniel has picked out his own costume. Lately, he has been drawn to anything that involves firefighting. His favorite book is called "Big Frank's Fire Truck." I have read that book to him so many times I could just about do it by memory! Daniel had been longing for a big firetruck. God must have seen the desire of this little boy's heart, because an enormous toy firetruck was literally left at our doorstep. I had tutored a high school student, and in appreciation, his mom brought over a firetruck that her younger son had outgrown. Daniel was in heaven! Considering all of this, Daniel naturally chose to be a firefighter for Halloween. He made an excellent one!

This Halloween, we attended the Fun Night at Grandpa Roger's church. Daniel was in the costume contest, and though he did not win, he certainly got our vote for most adorable. We also attended the Halloween party at our local library. The kids read Halloween books and then went trick or treating at the businesses around town. Below is Daniel with his good friend Caleb. As you can see, Caleb was a scarecrow and kept repeating, "If I only had a brain." Hilarious!

On Halloween night, we went trick or treating and then had family over to our house for a yummy supper of finger food. Lots of fun!