Fall fun

Harper and Ida Jane have really had a whiz-bang start to fall - and I'm afraid the blog has lagged a bit because of it!

First, we had a great trip to the zoo. Here's Mom and Ida Jane checking out the elephants, a favorite animal for both:



Harper loved the zoo as well, a long stroller ride with lots of exciting and fun things to see:



Ida Jane has been very excited about cooking and baking lately. Here she is making some pancakes with Mom.



We also had some guests visit us. It was great seeing Aunt Barbara, Uncle Jim, and cousins Michaela, Lexi and Jeff.

Here's Harper with Aunt Barbara:



She helped Aunt Barbara read a book to Ida Jane and Michaela.



And then Michaela and Harper helped Olivia be the center of attention.



Uncle Steve was in town, and we all went to the pumpkin patch.

He showed Ida Jane the turkeys:



Here's Dad with Harper on the hay ride.



Ida Jane enjoyed seeing the big tractor.



This pumpkin looks just right!



Load 'em up, Dad!



Climbing the hay mountain with Mom at the end of our trip.