Pumpkin Patch & Sunday

So we were finally able to take the kids over to Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch. This is something we have talked about doing since Colby was 1. We went to the Strawberry Patch in the spring and the kids had such a great time we knew we had to go back! So Austin was off this Saturday which like NEVER happens so we wanted to do something fun with the kids! We gave Colby a few options and he chose the Pumpkin Patch. We also invited Austin's parents and sister and nieces.
We got the Patch around 10ish. There was a lot of people! We had no idea it would be so busy but it was big enough that we neve really felt crowded. The kids really enjoyed playing on the country type stuff. They enjoyed the swings and running down hills. They also had this little Haunted Nature Walk that was really cute! We spent some time looking at the animals and checking out all the sights. The kids loved all the different playground equipment. While they were playing and jumping on the haystacks though Colby started feeling nauseous! I dunno what the deal is with this boy getting overheated! I know it didn't help either that he had donuts for breakfast and no protein. That's when it seems to happen most. I am wondering if he has low blood sugar? Anyway he sat down in the shade and drank some water and started feeling better again. They went on to play on the see-saw. Well all was well until the see-saw came down on Colby's legs. Poor baby he must have been seeing stars! So after that it wasn't long before we decided to go. It was approaching noon and the meltdowns were coming! They kids went and picked out their pumpkins and it wasn't long before they were all happy again!
We left the Patch and went to eat at Chime's. It was a long lunch but it was nice to visit over lunch. The kids were really well behaved too thanks to being entertained by their cousins. I love seeing how they connect. Maggie and Colby seem to connect really well. They are the closest in age and Maggie is more of a tomboy so she and Colby love running around and playing together. Shelbi and Lindsay connect the most b/c Shelbi is the oldest and seems to "mother" Lindsay. Anyway it was great seeing everyone!
Afterwards we drove home and hung out here the rest of the day. It was a low key evening.
Sunday Austin was off again which was nice. We spent the morning at church. I had to work in the preschool again. We had 8 kids which wasn't too bad. It was a lot less hectic then the week before! After church we came home to rest. That afternoon at 4 we had to be back for the church work day. It was a really great turn out. Austin worked with the guys on the baptistry and Lindsay and I worked with some of the ladies cleaning the preschool classrooms. Colby was upstairs with the children. I think they also put them to work. Even though it made for a tiring and short afternoon I think its important for us to help take care of our church/school. I think it was also important for our kids to see and help in that as well.
It was a very busy weekend full of many wonderful things! This week will also be filled with field trips, school events, errands, church stuff, etc!