Pumpkin Patch

We've had so much going on recently, and I never had a chance to take the kids to a pumpkin patch. Luckily, a neighboring church creates their own patch for lazy people. So Danza and I gathered the kids and picked out a few pumpkins for our porch. Max and Harrison were excited to pick out their own pumpkins, and then we let them ride their bikes in the empty parking lot. Bet you can't do that at a real pumpkin patch.

A Weekend at Grandma Barnes

Sometimes, a little R&R is in order, and a weekend at Grandma Barnes Cabin in Brown County recently fit the bill. The cabin was quiet and comfortable, with a rustic charm. We spent the first night playing Yahtzee and drinking red wine in rocking chairs on the screened-in porch. Danza, Matt, Drew and Christa joined us on the second night for a bonfire and games. The weather was perfect, and we are ready to book next year's getaway!

Baby Couture

Justin has a great aunt June, and her daughter made our little June this dress when she was born. The detail is so beautiful, we've had it hanging in her nursery for months and finally let her try it on.

Pizza Party

We found a new way to make an old standby -- grilled pizzas! Load up regular pizza dough with your favorite toppings and grill on medium heat for 10 minutes or so. The toughest part is getting the raw dough off the plate -- otherwise, it's an easy treat. And yummy, too! My favorite style? Prosciutto, veggies, goat cheese and add arugula after it's cooked.

Red Riding Hood

Time to break out the fall wardrobe, including this little number! It's a little tough getting the kids to sit still for a photo, but I managed to land a few good ones (including one of June's new funny face).

Lego Soup

I'm loving the cooler temperatures, so I'm trying to keep the kids busy outside as much as possible. We lugged this huge box of legos from the basement for the kids to play with, which kept June entertained as well. And when they were done building houses, they made lego soup!