October fun

We made TWO trips to the pumpkin patch today. This morning was a church outing with the 2, 3, and 4 year olds (and Dennis), and this afternoon we met the Gallmans there. It was a gorgeous day, sunny (a bit warm) and breezy. We have 2 pumpkins chosen by Dennis to begin our Halloween decorating. And we had a lovely dinner tonight with family and friends to conclude my birthday celebrations. I have really been spoiled this week!

Last night Dennis and I attended the high school Homecoming game, and he really had the full football experience! He was allowed to hold the game ball for a minute before the game started. He scored two of the footballs (different colors) tossed by the cheerleaders when our team scored. He saw dozens of people who know and love him, and he visited with all of them. He was on the football field as part of the human tunnel that the fans make for the players to run through as they enter the field to start the game. He got to play on the field after the game, running from and chasing, tackling and being tackled by his friends. He cheered wildly with every pass caught and every touchdown scored and tried his best to get the attention of the TV cameramen filming what was the game of the week for two different stations. He cheered for the big win. And it was difficult to get him to come down from his football-related elation! He even got to watch the Homecoming Parade a few hours before the game.

We have fully immersed ourselves in the most fun activities related to the fall season, and we plan to continue all month long. Next two weekends we're going to hayrides and bonfires!