Octobulous Fun! - Part 1

October was a super fun month for us! Matt went home quite a bit to help out on the farm in September and October, even when harvest was over. He and Mark pulled out a fence and worked on getting things in good shape for the winter and next spring. He enjoyed helping out!

Claire and I went home one weekend for just a Saturday and had the best time! We hung out with Omi and Opa in the afternoon, then headed back to Grandma and Grandpa's for the evening.

It was beautiful weather that day and we spend a lot of time outside. Claire had fun chasing the cats at Omi and Opa's; she especially liked Tuxedo. He tried his best to get away from her for some peace and quiet, but she usually found him again. Claire played on the neighbor's swing set and slide. She had fun going for a paddle boat ride on the pond, where Opa even caught a frog! Claire was hesitant to touch it, but when she saw Mami do it, she decided it might be okay. She also enjoyed the challenge of trying to keep her balance while walking across the rocks. Inside, Opa and Claire took the stair challenge (How many times can we go up and down?) and read books together!