Look who's famous...

Daddy was published in a magazine for his beautiful soybeans! I mean drought resistant, high yielding, excellent looking PRYT field!


There's the soybean king of Kansas and part of Missouri himself...

Looking all scientific and in charge and stuff...

Keira got a tour of the field!

She quickly took charge and started giving orders.

And here's where all the magic happens!

Tricks and Treats

Keira had a new trick- riding a tricycle for the first time...

While Quinn enjoyed a new treat...

Enjoying some sunshine!

We enjoyed a beautiful November day!

Ahh- we've come so far... or have we?

The first picture is Keira in the beginning stages of eating at 6 months old. I used to think WHAT A MESS! Now we have utensils to help fling food, juice boxes to squeeze and spray, and plates to flip over- not to mention incredible toddler strength and excellent aim at mom and brother! Keira is “practicing” using a fork and spoon- too bad most of the food ends up NOT in her mouth!

Pumpkin Patch!

We headed out to the pumpkin patch and had a great time picking out pumpkins! We got one for everyone- even Abbey dog! Keira loved everything about it- the hay rack ride out to the patch, the chickens, the cows, tromping through the mud, feeling every pumpkin and shaking her head “NO” each time daddy asked “how about this one?” Finally, she made her decision! It was a beautiful day and we made it just before the rush of people. This will be one of our yearly family traditions for sure! We sat back to imagine next year at the patch when BOTH kids will be RUNNING around! Quinn had a good time being perched on pumpkins for many photos and both kids were completely exhausted when we got home- success!

We tried on Keira’s chicken costume for Halloween! She thinks she’s a yellow Elmo- we won’t tell!
I ran into a friend at Target who was buying winter gear for her son- bib, coat, boots, gloves, hat- the works! I usually don’t think about winter wear until the first snow- then I rush to the store where I find they already have their spring and summer clothes out and they are “completely out of coats until next season.” This year, I’m prepared! Keira has the bib, coat, boots- everything for stomping through the snow! She absolutely loves her boots and wants to wear them everywhere and all over the house!
What a wild weekend! Time for bed!!!

RICE RICE BABY!!

Quinn had his first try of rice cereal today! Much of it went all over his face, shirt, the floor... but he actually managed to get some down! His first bite was a surprise to him, but by the end he was actually opening his mouth for more! All of the times he has watched his sister eating must have prepared him. He's trying to catch up to her in so many ways. He can almost army crawl, his weight is quickly catching Keira's, and now he's ready for food!

Happy Birthday Great Grandma!

We had an excellent time helping great grandma celebrate her 82nd birthday!


Keira enjoyed exploring grandma's yard- especially the bird bath!






She loves to stomp around in daddy's work boots!

Thanks to ebay, we have finally chosen our Halloween costumes for this year! Hooray! Keira is a chicken and I have two costumes for Quinn- a frog and a pumpkin. Total spent- $18! Love that!! (pictures to follow soon)
I'm also always looking for toy suggestions- I'm cheap and don't want to spend much money on toys- which is why I make most of our toys, but we came across some great ones (these were actually gifts for Keira so even better on the budget!) The "My first words" building blocks with sliding windows is perfect for Keira! They stack, slide, help learn words, and come in a neat box with a strap that can be a pretend purse! They also keep her entertained for more than 5 minutes! The other is a tea set that comes in a clear plastic backpack. Keira loves taking things out, organizing, putting things back in, playing "tea" with Quinn, and wearing the cool backpack around the house. Minutes of fun!!!