Cool Autumn Days

Just hanging out, enjoying some cool October days. Kael with his handful of leaves getting in position for a good leaf toss.

This particular day we all are doing a little cleaning. Dallin is sweeping the kitchen and having a good time at that. Kael was outside helping Dad suck up all the leaves with the lawnmower. What a good little helper! Job shadowing... Believe it or not our driveway and carport was covered with leaves. Thanks to the helping hands of dad, Kael and Hannah (sweeping), everything looked nice and clean for about an hour.

Koen did some great help with supervising the Operation Fall Clean-Up, along with his assistant Mr. Faceless Potato Head.

We took a day to play in the leaves! The kids had a fun time gathering a pile of leaves in their hands and throwing the up in the air. Everyone took turns. Leaf tossing is a very technical activity. You have to throw accurately to make sure all the leaves are falling separately and spaced out evenly for a nice floaty fall. Dallin is more of a casual tosser.


Kael looked like he was trying to make his leaves hit the bottoms of the clouds. Look at the range in his arm spread!

Clumpy toss by Hannah and the judges rule it acceptable and creative tossing maneuvers.

Another toss by Hannah and she scores a 10! Unbelievable! Perfect form, floating leaves, and all with a smile on her face!

Hannah sweeping up another pile to throw.

Another perfect toss!

Here is another day at home enjoying the kids. Who needs TV when you have kids? You have your drama, comedy, adventure, discovery, entertainment around every corner! We introduced the twins to the sit and spins. It would be a great toy if it didn't have lovely music accompanying every spin.......

Kael learning how to spin.

Kael a little apprehensive about the uneven surface. Koen got the concept right away and instantly was a pro spinner.

And they're off!!!

Playing piano with dad before bed.

Kael making a funny face.

My musical boys.

Kael's goodnight smiles.

Riding Horses

This weekend we went to ride Uncle Bubba's and Aunt Heather's horses! We all had a ball! I put up a ton of pics so enjoy! Hannah was the first brave soul to pet the horses. This was the smallest of the 4 horses.
Dallin soon found the courage to pet the horse once he saw Hannah did and she was still ok.
Koen is examining his new surroundings and the water quality of the horses drinking water.
Koen had quite a bit to say about his discoveries. Kael doesn't show up in any pics for a while since he was practically glued to my side was very unsure about these creatures.

Dallin has made friends with the horse. Saddling up Billie to take her out for a bit.
Hannah goes first. Her own words "this is actually more fun than it looks!"

Dallin's turn! He has his dad's natural animal senses.

Hey Cowboy!
Meanwhile, Koen and Munchy were walking around the stalls, playing in the water and throwing died horse "cookies."

Teaming up for another ride.
Munchy's turn. She's an expert rider.
....and splashing some more!
I hopped on with Kael who was a little weary about the idea at first. After he stopped whining and decided it's not so scary he enjoyed the last half of his ride. Koen's response was pretty much the same.
None of the twins were brave enough to go by themselves. Maybe next time. Hannah and Dallin were helping to guide the horse around the circle. They did a great job.

My turn to go solo at a little faster pace.
Sorry ladies, this one's taken!
Getting in touch with his roots... while onlookers are mesmerized.
Hannah is helping uncle Bubba feed the horses.
Farmer Koen

Hannah and Dallin are helping to give the horses some grain.
Kael examines the hey and then starts throwing it.
Group shot (a little blurry)
A little better. I figure 4 out of 6 are looking......the group shot was a success!

Rainy Day Weekend Fun

A rainy weekend stuck indoors. And even though it's dark and dreary outside, there's still plenty of giggles and good times inside! Hannah and Dallin are battling it out playing the Cars game.
Our little Kael all cuddled up in the blankets on the couch. He's got a lovely owie on his nose he got from taking a spill outside the day before. He skinned the end of his nose on the pavement. Despite his crippling accident, he soldiers on with a smile on his face!
Koen, our little chatter box was caught mid sentence in this pic. He will strike up a conversation with just about anyone or anything.
We found some balloons and blew them up for the kids to play with. They love balloons! Here is a balloon fight in progress. They huddle in a circle and wave their balloons around as fast as they can, all hitting everything in sight.

Brief pause to catch their breath.
And they're off! Balloons being thrown about carelessly and giggles that can be heard from China!
Break time again. This game can get pretty tiring.
Super fast baloon bopping!