Will, Levi and Max

Will, Levi and Max
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Friday, October 26, 2012

Leaves!

The boys have been sick this week.  A low grade fever, sore throat and a cough.  Max had a horrible horrible cough that was keeping him awake and he kept saying his tongue hurt.  After several days of it not getting better I took him to the doctor.  He was put on a short stint of antibiotics for the junk in his chest but otherwise he was fine.  I had to bring Will and Levi along as well since I had nobody to leave them with.  I was dreading it, but it actually worked out well because since they were all fever free they were able to get their flu shot.  They were not happy about it.  They were all kind of run down yesterday and kept saying their arm hurt and they didn't like getting a flu shot.  While the were resting the mowing crew came and surprised us by leaving a big pile of leaves in the front yard.  Although they were whiny and still not feeling the best, the leaves cheered them up.  We played in the leaves for over an hour.  And within that hour the temperature dropped at least 20 degrees.  We went from short sleeves, to winter coats in a few short minutes.  It didn't take long for the boys to start throwing the leaves at me.  I became the "Leaf Monster" and would throw them in the pile.  They thought it was hysterical which is why they have some mischievous looks in a few pictures!  The boys had so much fun (and so did I) in the leaves that we will be doing it again very soon!

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Running to the pile!
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Levi, Will and Max  (although you can't tell!)
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The Pumpkin Patch!

On Tuesday afternoon we finally made it to the Pumpkin Patch.  We went to Pumpkinland at Thiess Farm in Maryland Heights.  We didn't pick our pumpkins from the field because it had just rained and was very muddy, but I don't think the boys minded.  They were pretty happy being able to cart their pumpkins around in their own wagon or wheelbarrow.  They had a lot of fun and keep asking to go back, although I am not sure we can fit another trip in before Halloween!

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Levi, Max, Dale and Will 

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Max, Dale, Levi and Will on the hay ride! 

Dale put a funny gourd around Max's neck! 
Will, Max and Levi walking their pumpkins to the car! 

Max, Will, me and Levi

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Will loved the hay tunnels!

After Will had been through the tunnels several times, Max finally tried, but I had to go with him!  It's not really made for adults!

This is as far as Levi would go in the tunnel!

Monday, October 22, 2012

A Fall Boat Ride!

We love going on the river in the fall and yesterday was a perfect day for it.  We took a long boat ride up the Illinois river to have lunch in Hardin, Illinois with Grandpa and Grandma Hackmann, Aunt Megan, Uncle Bill and Baby Jacob.  The foliage was beautiful and it was a great day to enjoy the river while we still can.
Papa and Baby Jacob

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Max, Will and Levi looking at Lady Bugs! 
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Levi and Dale 
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Levi, Dale, Max, Me and Will