Pumpkin Patch Fun!

Yesterday was such a wonderful day to take the  boys to the Apple Orchard.  We usually go every year wtih Pat and Lindsey, this year we added to our group.  Alex, Sam, Molly, and Josh joined us yesterday as well as Mike and Krisitn left yesterday for Hawaii so they were staying with us.  Grandpa Jim came along as well.  It was a great day, the kids had lots of fun and a wonderful opportunity for some great photos. 

Funny Faces:)





The boys loved the apples

Ben was amused by all the Pumpkins

A great snack of some Apple Donuts to end a great day at the pumpkin patch/Apple Orchard.

What a great Fall Tradition!

A Quick Update...

I know I know its been forever since I last updated the blog....we have been busy with Critter taking his first steps and getting his first haircut to Adam talking our ears off.  They are growing so fast I have no idea where the time goes... Any who...I caught Adam singing along to his favorite show Caillou. it was so cute I had to take a video of it...

Stay tuned for more updates on our little Critter Bug walking up a storm....We are so proud of him!

Adam Goes to The Farm....

Today is my Grandma Knutson's birthday, so last night they had people over to celebrate her birthday with some cake and Ice Cream.  So...we loaded the kids up and made the treck to the family Farm in Becker.

My grandparents don't farm anymore, but have since sold off some of the land and moved up the road on another part of the land.

My Aunt now lives in the farm house, and does some of the farming.  Adam is really into animals right now, so I thought taking him down to the old farm would be a treat.  I remember going to the farm as a kid, and thought how cool it was.

so down to the farm we went....they don't farm as many animals as before but there are still cows, Chickens, Geese, and of course Farm cats.  Adam was in aww..of all of this....He said hi to the cows, Loved the geese, and thought the Chickens were funny. 

Of course I didn't remember to bring my camera to take pictures of any of this, I usually do end up forgetting it.....but there will be more opportunites for photos at the farm.

Welcome Home Ben!

Tonight we got to meet our little nephew Ben.  Pat, Lindsey, and Ben drove all night from Dallas to arrive this evening for us to go over to their house and meet him.  Here are some snap shots of the first meeting with Ben.

Some of the cousins waiting patiently for their turn to hold Ben

Adam and Kaylee getting their turn.

Kisses for Baby Ben

Proud God Momma

Proud God Daddy

Critter Bug Looks so big!

Adam was really into the baby:)

Adam and Christopher were so happy to finally be "Big Cousins" and cannot wait to start showing Ben the ways.  I can already tell the 3 boys, or the A.B.C. Boys as we like to refer to them are going to be the best of friends.

The Eye Roll....

I guess we need to start watching our actions and behaviors around home seeing as though we have a 2 year old that picks up on everything.  Here is an example of one of my bad habits that Adam seemed to pick up on.....

Last night while Dan and I were enjoying dinner, Adam climbed up on his chair and wanted to try our food too.  He was already done with his dinnner and all cleaned up, bath and all so we really didn't want him to get dirty again, but thought fine if he wants to try our Chinese food we are not going to stop him.  So we gave him a taste of Chicken and Noodles.....he didn't like that...He wanted a cookie instead.  Dan gave him a Fortune Cookie which he took 2 bites out of, and decided he didn't want that either.  After a few minutes of fussing and trying to grab at the food Dan told Adam that he needed to get away from the table and go and watch TV.

Instead of Adam just getting up and walking away he looks at Dan sighs. and rolls his eyes at him!  I started to snicker which I know is not what you are supposed to do, but I was shocked that he knew how to do that.  Dan didn't see him at first so asked why I was laughing.... I told Adam to show daddy what he did, so he did it again SIGH...Eye Roll!  I asked him "Adam, Where did you learn that."  Without hesitation Dan looks and me and says Umm... You of course.

Lesson Learned....as cute as it was watching Adam roll his eyes at something....it's not a funny thing to do...And Dan from now on you will not see any eye rolls from this direction:) 

Twisty Turn Twist....

Adam and Christopher are really into watching cartoons together.  They like to watch all diffrent shows, but really like Handy Manny.  If you don't have small children, or don't know who Handy Manny is....it is a cartoon on Playhouse Disney in which Manny is a Handy man with talking tools that go on jobs to fix things.   Anyway, Adam and Critter love watching this show, and dancing to one particular song....Twisty Turn Twist.....here is a sample of how excited they get when the Famous Twisty Turn Twist comes on.  If you notice, Adam also turns the volume up to make sure we can all hear the famous Twisty Turn Twist!

Introducing Bennett Anthony Jordan

Dan and I are Very excited to introduce to you our newest Nephew and God-Son Bennett Anthony Jordan.  Little Ben was born Monday July 12th in El Paso, Texas.  Congratulations to Pat and Lindsey! They received the call Thursday afternoon that they have been chosen by the Birth Mother.  Shortly after receiving the call, they jumped in the car, and made the treck down to Texas. God Chose such a wonderful family for this little baby!  We wish we could be there with you guys to share in the joy of the birth of this beautiful little boy!

We are so excited to meet you Little Ben, and cannot wait until your homecoming back here in Minnesota.    Sending lots of love to Pat, Lindsey, and Ben!  We cannot wait to meet you!!!