October happenings

October is usually a fun month full of fall activities. We really made the most of it this year since we were not able to do any fall activities last year. From camping, to the pumpkin patch, a bonfire, and halloween....we did it ALL! 

I started volunteering for lunch duty this school year. I did it years ago when Ella was in K-2. It's fun to see the kids at school and get to know some of them. Paige is usually happy to see me, and I enjoy seeing her too. 

 Brody went out to get some fresh air, and it put him right to sleep. He isn't able to get out and about anymore since he can't see so when the weather was nice, he enjoyed sitting in my lap outside. 

We only had a four day fall break this school year so we did not get to go on a big trip like we usually do. I had the brilliant idea to go "camping" (cabin) at a camp ground and enjoy the trick or treating. We quickly found out we are not the camping type. There were WAY too many people and everyone was packed in that campground like sardines. Ella was ready to go as soon as we got there. Lol! I'm positive we will not be doing this again. 

We all dressed up for the trick or treating that night. Poor Adam looks like the saddest scarecrow I have ever seen. I laughed until I couldn't breath over his costume. He's a good sport. 

Ella was "big foot", Paige was Glenda the Good Witch, and I went as Dorothy. 

Ready to go trick or treating!

I could not stop laughing at Adam in this costume. 

We did enjoy seeing the decorations at the campsites. Some of these people went all out. 

We hit up every campsite that night. Paige got loads of candy. Needless to say, we packed up as soon as we could the next morning and headed home. That concluded the first and only Bertram "camping" trip. 

Paige was going stir crazy on her last day of fall break so we made a spontaneous trip to Mayse Farm Market. 

She went on slide after slide while I sipped on an apple cider slushy. It was warm, but she had a great time. 

We have been coming to this pumpkin patch for years. It wouldn't be fall without a trip to the pumpkin patch. 

She had so much fun on the inflatables. She went down this slide too many times to count. 

The obligatory wagon ride to get a pumpkin! 

Enjoying a popsicle on the wagon ride.  

Poppy had a bonfire one Friday night. We roasted hot dogs and made smores. Paige loved spending time with Rylee. Those two had so much fun running around. 

Two peas in a pod! 

Once it got dark we took a "wagon ride" which was a wagon pulled by Lacey's car. Lol!

It was so fun riding through Winslow! I think a few people got a good laugh at us. 

Kindergarten celebrated their 50th day of school with a 50's theme day complete with a sock hop. Paige was so excited. She appreciates a good theme day at school. 

August-September happenings

School is in full swing which means we are back to a good routine which is nice. Everyone is happy in school so that makes it even easier. 

Ella and Paige both had picture day the first week in September. Paige wanted her hair curled and wore a dress. Ella could have cared less. She wore a hoodie and didn't even turn in her picture money or order form. Lol! Typical middle schooler. 

Paige has had a lot of firsts this month. She had her first school friend over at our house. Tinley is a friend from preschool, but they have continued their friendship since then. Paige was thrilled to have her over, and they had so much fun. 

Paige and Tinley also started tennis lessons together on Saturday morning. Paige looks forward to it every weekend. It's a great little class, and they have a great coach. 

Future tennis stars!

The elementary school had 50's day to kick off the book fair. Paige looked so cute in her 50's attire. 

Paige was also invited to her first friend birthday party. She had the best time playing with all of her kindergarten friends. 

Sweet kindergarteners!! 

The party was at a pony place so they got to ride ponies. Paige was a little nervous at first, but ended up loving it. 

Ella helped my mom make dumplings one weekend. My mom set her dumpling board on fire as it was sitting too close to the stove. You can see how burnt it is in this picture below. 

I love seeing these genuine smiles from Ella. She usually despises having her picture taken so it's always nice to get a genuine smile out of her. 

We went to food truck Friday at ECS on Friday night. Adam, Ella, and I were ready to go as soon as we got out of the car. Paige immediately saw a friend from class and was in her element. We got the Kona Ice we came for, let Paige play for awhile, and then we headed out of there. 

Paige and her classmate, Molly enjoying some Kona Ice. 

Paige and I went to Trunnell's Farm Market and pumpkin patch one hot, Sunday afternoon. Pumpkin patches are fun but not as fun when it's 80 degrees outside. It was a very nice, clean pumpkin patch. We really enjoyed it. 

They had baby farm animals, and I finally was able to hold a piglet. I think piglets are so cute. This little dude was letting everyone hold him (or her). I could have sat there all day. 

They also had baby pigs to feed bottles too. It was adorable. It took Paige awhile to get comfortable around the pigs but once she did she enjoyed feeding them. 

I had fun feeding them too. :) 

You can tell how hot it was but how flushed Paige's face is. She was still having a great time though! 

The jumping pillow is always a favorite. 

They also had the prettiest field of sunflowers. We were a little late for them, but there were still plenty. Someone was nice enough to take our picture. 

That smile is sign of a great day!