Pumpkin Pickin' Day!

Here are four of our five pumpkin pickers! Graham had already taken his over to his house as one of his sisters had picked the one that he had chosen! Everything was fine, though, he got his and Joy picked another (same shade of orange...but bigger than Graham's!). I had already washed his off and he had taken his home and then the rest went out to our "pumpkin patch" to choose theirs. The small one in the middle is the one that they chose for Isaac! Nice that we grew enough for each of them to have one. Plus I already have three on the front steps and there are still several more in the garden. These are really special pumpkins as they weren't planted on purpose...they just came up in the compost pile...we like volunteer plants that produce yummy and fun things! These pumpkins are light on the outside but really a dark orange on the inside. When Woody got up it was cold and raining so he waited to walk till this afternoon. He walked four miles. He and Elijah hatched a fun plan after Elijah's school time with me. They were reading a book that showed fire engines and a fire station. So Goosey (Woody) asked Elijah if he would like to go to the fire station in town. Can you guess Elijah's answer? They ended going to both of the fire stations in town and Elijah got the grand tour at each one...got to sit inside fire trucks, turn on lights, run the siren, see where the firemen sleep and cook and eat, etc., etc. They gave him fire hats and coloring books that he brought home to share with his sisters and brother. A pretty special time for him and Goosey. At one of the fire stations, the fireman was a young father so he really understood the things that Elijah would like to see and do. Woody also took our green car to be diagnosed as to what its problem is. He made an appointment for it to be worked on. I got up fairly early for me and got busy around the house before it was time for school. Elijah, Esther, and Joy had their times for school today. Esther started reading Dick and Jane books today. She loved reading them. When the children read those to me it just brings back so many fond memories for me of my early reading experiences. Joy did her English homeschool lesson and then got busy on her hand sewing project. She is diligently making a present for Abigail for her birthday. Joy's birthday is this week and Abigail's is next week...so fun times ahead! Hmmmm guess I had better get their presents finalized (that means decide just exactly what we are giving them!). I spent a good part of the afternoon sorting pictures. What a job! Graham came over and started making place card holders out of K'nex for the girls' birthday party. They are having a joint birthday party on Sunday. Talk about excitement next door! Well, I am ready to relax for a while this evening...heading downstairs for Dancing With the Stars!