Heading to Michigan, October 17-19

 Best breakfast ever!

 I picked up a few things at Target before we loaded up for Michigan.  I found this fireman costume for Micah.  He was soooo excited to use his "ack" and wear his fireman cape and hat. :)

 He couldn't wait to have a fire and eat hot dogs.

 Very serious about this work.

 Elli is a very good big sister to Micah.  She also had fun roasting hot dogs and helping Micah turn his when needed.

 Saturday was freezing cold! The kids were all outside though ready to help rake these leaves.

 Sweet face.

 Cute Rayna's smile.

 Elli looks like such a big girl here and she was a great help.

 The kids all loved riding in the big leaf boat.

 The smiles after being "dumped out" with the leaves.

 Elli got to take a turn with the leaf blower.

 Micah was busy throwing leaves and jumping in them, as was Rayna.  They were very cute to watch.

 We of course had to take a walk to the horse farm.  Elli couldn't wait to get down there to feed these horses.

 All tuckered out.  Elli and Seth slept in sleeping bags in the living room.  They fell asleep while all us adults stayed up and talked.  Didn't phase them at all.

 Linda made the cutest owl cookies.

 On Sunday afternoon, we went to a pumpkin patch.  Micah and Seth couldn't wait to see this digger:)

 It was a great spot for pictures.

 Linda and some of her grandkids.  (Larry couldn't come because he was sick. )

 Just the four of us.

 Creative way to advertise the pumpkin farm.

 Free pony rides!  Micah was so serious and not all that sure he wanted a ride.  He did well though once he was up there and wanted to pet the "hersey."

 Elli couldn't wait for her turn.  She loved it!  I think she felt like a big girl because she got up in the saddle all by herself, and down as well.  She felt like a "real rider."

 We were able to celebrate Everett's first birthday, on his birthday!

He was a little unsure at first, but once he tasted that yumminess, he figured out how to get fist fulls in his mouth:)  He is such a cute little guy and happy as can be.  How fun to see his personality coming out more and more.