Fall Break

We are actually 2 days ahead of our school schedule so we decided to take off today and Monday and enjoy a fall break.  We are usually 2 weeks behind schedule by this point....so a fall break is definitely a new concept for us :)

I was so excited that I planned a day full of fun for the crew....

After breakfast we got dressed and made goody bags for a neighborhood outreach we are participating in on Halloween.  We made some good goodie bags.....full sized candy bars and skittles and play-doh!  Thank you Costco for the timely rebate check!  The kids had so much fun making the bags.  I love to see them doing for others!  They were happy to see that there was leftover Play-Doh and promptly added it to their collection!

Then the kids spent a little time outside with the neighbors.....Following playtime we had some errands: Pick Grammy up from doctor, pickup check, go to bank, take Andrew to Basketball, Take Grammy back to doctor, pick Andrew up from Basketball.....

We then picked up lunch and headed out for our Big Adventure....

THE PUMPKIN PATCH....

Oh, what fun we had....I only have a few pictures because my camera batteries died :( so here is what I have:

They really enjoyed seeing the goats, turkeys and roosters.  One rooster was VERY vocal we had quite a laugh!

Twinkie Girl and The Baby played in the sandbox while the other kids went down the giant slide!

The water pump duck race was a huge hit with all the kids.  They could have played with the pump all day....

very clever and simple setup and the kids had so much fun!

The train ride was a highlight of the day.

The kiddos also got to go on a hayride and pick a pumpkin, crawl through a hay tunnel, jump around a hay maze, bounce in inflatables, and mine for gemstones.....but there are no pictures....only happy memories!

We were all tired and on the verge of meltdown when we left the farm to begin our trek home (about 40 minute drive)  I got all the kids ice cream and a drink and within minutes they were full, sticky, and the 3 little ones were fast asleep. 

We didn't get home until 6:30 so we are having a late dinner.  I'm cooking and blogging while Daddy does baths.  3 kids are clean and in PJ's, one is in the process of getting cleaned up, and the baby is zonked out on the bed!  To wake or not to wake is the question?

Dinner tonight is a Randy and Kim comfort food.  Hamburger Casserole.  Not healthy but quick, yummy, and filling:

1 lb. hamburger

1 pkg. tator tots

2 cans cream of mushroom

Cheddar Cheese

Brown meat.  Mix together meat, tator tots, and cream of mushroom.  Put it in a casserole dish and bake at 450 for about 20 minutes.  Top with Cheddar Cheese and bake until cheese melts....

Season with salt and pepper to taste....

It's not much to look at....but it is

YUMMY!

I think we are going to rent a movie and eat dinner in front of the TV and call it a day!  I LOVE fun days!!!

Goodnight and Happy Weekend!

Kim