family pics

My cousin, Jennie, took some family pics of us.  She did a nice job, and even got Oliver in a few.    Of course I was planning fall pics, but the day was actually pretty warm(1 month ago).  We got a little warm in our sweaters, and I think the boys were a little happier in the overalls.

Eli is my serious boy.

Ollie looks so huge compared to Silas.  It’s all hair.

My smiley guys.

Such sweet friends.

Mom and Dad’s pride and joy.

 

Momma’s boy.

Daddy’s boy - lookin’ for an albino squirrel.

Tickling always gets laughs.

The Dingman gang.

“Cheese!”

Si loves the boots.

 

Looks like trouble…

Boys in blue.

Family of four.

apple jack

These pics are a month old already!  I was having some trouble with Windows Live Writer, so I got frustrated and stopped blogging for a bit.  9.13.09 we headed out to the Pumpkin Patch.  It was a HOT day…kind of weird to be at a pumpkin patch in summer-like weather.  We actually picked raspberries and apples.  Before we headed out we had lunch.  Well, some of us did…Silas was going…

going…

gone!

 

Silas got his turn at the wheel before being pushed out by some older drivers.

I gave Eli the choice between a tattoo and a pony ride.  He chose the pony ride, but decided Si needed a bat tattoo.

Eli picked “Chip” to ride.

First time on a pony…he smiled, but thankfully didn’t ask for one as a pet(yet).

While Eli was riding, Silas met a few goats…

and chickens.

Nothing like real apple cider – and a ride when you’re tired.

Silas had lots of fun picking apples, taking a bite, and throwing them.  I was hoping no one would notice.  Now I know why parents sometimes seem oblivious.

Silas threw a tantrum, and threw out our apple picking maps…and anything else he could find. 

Eli had a ride in Jane the cow. 

The boys and Sarah spent some time checking out the pumpkin patch.