Pumpkin Patch 2009

We took a trip to the Pumpkin Patch today with Grandma and Grandpa Humpal. It was FREEZING cold but the girls had a ton of fun. They got to see the farm animals, feed some of them, walk through the corn maze, play in the corn bin, and choose a pumpkin for a Jack-o-lantern. Once we carve them, we will be sure to post those pictures as well!

The girls walking around in their matching coats.

The calf trying to eat Inga's hair. She thought it was great!

Elsa feeding the goats.

Ghost-Inga

Ghost-Elsa

FrankenElsa

FrankenInga

Elsa in the corn bin.

Inga in the corn bin.

Riding in the wagon to choose our pumpkins!

Time to go!

Iowa vs. Michigan

The Ironsides came over for the Iowa/Michigan game and the girls loved playing with Brogan. Here are a few pictures from the evening.

Brogan and Inga

This time Brogan looked at the camera.

Elsa trying to play with Nick.

Elsa and Brogan getting ready to take off!

It's Fun to Read!

The girls were playing quietly so I went to check on them. As you know, quiet doesn't always mean good! This time, though, I was pleased with what I found. The girls were sitting together on Elsa's toy box, each with a book in hand. I grabbed the camera and got one good picture of them sitting together...then Elsa discovered I was taking pictures and had to give me some huge smiles!

CHEESE!

Two big smiles!

Isn't this great?!

One more CHEESE from Elsa!

Jacie's Birthday Party

Jacie, our daycare provider's daughter, celebrated her 4th birthday by renting a bounce house. Inga LOVED it but Elsa wasn't as sure. The girls had such a fun time, though. And Jacie got the best present last...a t-shirt saying that she and her older sister Lexie are going to be big sisters!

All the kids waiting for Jacie to open her gifts.

Elsa didn't jump, the jumping kids just bounced her around.

Inga in the bounce house.

Elsa attempting to eat her hot dog.

Fuzzy Caterpillar

We went to Brogan's first birthday party at Bever Park. While we were there, we found a fuzzy white caterpillar. The girls were so excited to see it crawling around. Elsa tried to pet it and ended up sqaushing it. The poor thing has gone to caterpillar heaven, but the girls loved you little guy!

Elsa petting the caterpillar...just before she squashed it.

It was hiding in the crack.

Trying to revive him.

Sorry girls, he's gone.

Story Time with Great Uncle Danny

Uncle Danny and his church came up to Cedar Rapids to help with flood recovery. They stayed at our church and one night we provided a meal for the group. We being the church...I don't have enough time to do that all alone! Danny has started a tradition with the girls where he brings a book to add to the girls' collections and he reads it to them. He didn't disappoint even on this trip! The girls and Danny settled down on a couch in the church basement for some story time. Elsa took advantage of all the cameras flashing in her direction. She loves being in front of the camera.

Inga's First Dance Class

Inga had her first dance class this morning. She, again, was very excited about going. She had a great time and can't wait to go back next weekend! At the beginning of the lesson the teacher had all the kids sit in a circle on the floor but Inga preferred the teacher's lap. She just made her way right in! It was very difficult for me not to keep peeking through the window to watch her. They don't want us Mommies watching since it distracts them during class but I couldn't resist a few peeks...and even a couple pictures! For the first half of the class they focus on ballet and the second half is tap. When Inga came out to get her tap shoes on, she ran to me yelling, "Mommy, I'm dancing!" I love to see her excitement.

Getting ready to go!

Elsa had a great time cheesing it up for the camera while we waited for class to end.

One more big, cheesy grin!

The diligent student!

Trying out those tap shoes!