Pumpkin Patch time

Aaron and I had parent teacher conferences with Eli and Austin's teacher. They're learning so much and more importantly, both of their teachers talked about how the boys are great leaders in the classroom. We love that they are letting their light shine so brightly for all those around them. 

This week we went to the library. When my babies are crawling, they love crawling to the books. 

When the boys get home from school, they gather up the neighborhood kids and play outside for hours. This particular day, I heard screams and laughter and I found them pulling each other on the bike with a rope. Oh! Our neighbor is selling his house. We're praying for nice neighbors to move in (with kids!). 

The boys got out of school early on Thursday and then we headed to the pumpkin patch. Aaron's kind co-worker gave him 3 free tickets plus with the military discount, we were all able to go for $10. We've gone to this pumpkin patch for the past 3 years and we've had friends give us free tickets. With a big family, we're so grateful for thoughtful friends because I don't know if I'd pay full price to go to something like this. 

Eleanor is tall enough this year to reach the pedals! She was so excited!

I took Adelaide down the slide! We didn't buy a pumpkin (they're so expensive at the patch and the boys were upset about it, but pumpkins are cheaper at Aldi!), but we did go on the ride out to the pumpkin fields.  

Last time we went to the pumpkin patch, this little lady was in my tummy. 

Eli seemed so big at the pumpkin patch this year. I cried realizing the years are passing by so quickly. I'm grateful I get to be at home each day and for the memories I have of taking my kids to the pumpkin patch instead of the daycare or preschool taking them. 

We ended our day with pumpkin donuts that are just the best. 

This week for Come Follow Me, we studied about Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail. We've toured the jail many times, but I wanted to go again this week after reading the sections in Doctrine and Covenants that Joseph Smith received in Liberty Jail. I wonder where we'll be living in 4 years when we study Doctrine and Covenants again. It's been a blessing to live so close to so many church history sites in MO.

This jail has become a sacred place as we talked about the revelations Joseph Smith received that we can apply into our lives now - Peace, be still. 

Friday afternoon I was able to attend the temple and then Saturday morning, I ran there. The peace I feel in the temple gives me the strength to keep going in this world where so many people are confused. On Saturday we enjoyed the afternoon out at the Volk property. I love seeing the boys get dirty and helping on the farm. 

Sunday! Adelaide is learning that she has to sit quietly during sacrament meeting. She wants to crawl all over the place. I got two new callings - I get to teach the youth Sunday school class and I'm serving in RS as the Service coordinator. Yay! I love how callings help me feel connected to the ward. 

I never got to birth twins, but I did birth babies that look alike - Eli and Eleanor look similar and Austin and Adelaide look similar too. And I love twin sister dresses!