Preschool Party

Gehrig's Preschool class had a Harvest Party.  They got to wear their pj's, played some games and received candy from his friends.  This is the last year of preschool, got to enjoy these moments. 

Halloween

Gehrig was Batman, the Dark Knight, this year for Halloween.  Had a beautiful weekend of weather for both Trunk and Treat and Trick or Treat.  We went around our neighborhood this year with Alea and Kayjah.  The kids got lots and lots of candy.  Our neighbors were dressed up in costumes, which the kids loved.  Gehrig enjoyed handing out candy too.  Another awesome year! 

The Corn Maze

Yesterday we went to the Life Adventure Center in Versailles to go through Ky's largest corn maze!  If you are not familiar with the LAC, you are missing something.  It has a lot of neat educational programs for adults and children.  The weather was beautiful and we had an awesome time! 

The Sharks

The Sharks finally won their first game and Gehrig made a goal!  Each game it's amazing how much the kids improve.  They are becoming soccer players!  We have a very good coach, CJ Lennon who is patient and encouraging.   Gehrig has been doing very well on defense, but he needs to get more aggresive on offense.  I'm sure that will come with more practice.  This Team mom is really proud.  Go SHARKS! 

The Zoo

Gehrig loves the zoo!  He had been asking to go all summer long and the weather finally cooled off enough to be able to enjoy it.  His favorite area of the zoo is the Herpatorium to see the snakes.  I don't like snakes and didn't photograph any, but got some great shots of other animals.  It was a fantastic day as all the animals were out and very active. 

The Farm

I knew the day would come, but yet I never was able to prepare myself emotionally for it = the day the Farm would sell.  The farm had been a part of our family since the mid 1800's.  It was my mother's childhood home.  It was the place I most enjoyed as a child.  Unfortunately, it's difficult to farm a small operation these days and also to have the money to afford to purchase something like this.  My father and I bought lottery tickets hoping we would be blessed enough to make the purchase, but it wasn't to be. 

The weekend before the sale, I made my last visit.  I stood by the fence where I used to sit under the big oak tree and look out over Hardinsburg and talk to the cattle.  I wandered to the backyard, remembering when we helped Grandma with her garden and also played baseball/football.  I laughed as I passed by the meat house, thinking of when we used to be scared of it, because of stories my grandfather used to tell.  As I continued around the house, in amazement still sat the "big" water bowl for the dogs.  I remembered how many times we sat out back under the shade tree, the wind so peacefully blowing and just enjoyed the quiet calm. 

The Farm was my place of quiet refuge.  There was always a sense of peace and protection that came over me when I was there.  As much as I hated to see it leave our family, I know the place will be well taken care of, enjoyed and loved as much as we did. 

Hinton's Orchard and Farm

Gehrig and I had a beautiful day at Hinton's.  We packed a lunch, took a hayride, picked pumpkins, went through a corn maze and played on the playground.  Later, we baked spooky brownies and watched a Halloween movie.  I love this time of year and enjoy these special times.