Chester's Pumpkin Patch

 On a recent very warm October day, we took Oma & Opa to Chester's Pumpkin Patch.  With the Groupon, this really is a great deal.  The kids had lots of fun and the staff was all very nice.  The kids loved riding the ponies.

 They had so many animals to pet and feed. Turkeys, bunnies, goats, peacocks, bulls, ducks, chickens, pigs, and more!

 This little goat was so very cute and both girls enjoyed feeding him.

 The kids picked out pumpkins with hopes for fresh pumpkin pies.

 Then we took a hay-less "hayride" to the corn maze.  It was bumpy and hot but it was a good time.

Everyone seemed to head different directions, Cam, JC, Opa on their own, Oma followed Cait and Lily and I headed out to win....stopping for a selfie!

 And win we did.  Cam made it second. He was HOT.

 Cait was third and she was equally HOT!

 We got back just in time to see some pumpkin-chunkin' before we left.

 And since we were out that way, we took a little detour to Eishen's for some fried chicken, white bread, onions and pickles!

It was really a great day!

Har-Ber Village

 On Sunday, after leaving New Life Ranch, some friends joined us off the beaten path to Har-Ber Village.  Har-Ber Village is a hidden gem in Oklahoma.  This was our second visit and we enjoyed it just as much.

 I think the water wheel and Grand Lake in the background is my favorite part!

New Life Ranch

 Our church went on a two night stay at New Life Ranch. We headed out early on a Friday morning, excited to start this adventure.  Life had been just a bit too hectic and we all needed some R&R.

 Right off the bat, the boys & Cait jumped into canoes & kayaks and got into the water!

 We got Lily in the boat once but she was happier with her feet on the ground. Below is a view from our cabin door.  It really was a beautiful place to spend the weekend.

 Cait had some fun jumping on the Kangaroo Cage and Lily preferred the wooden train.

 Cam, Bren & JC went to shoot skeet and then do the ropes course and zip line.  All day on Saturday was a fishing contest and Cam loved running around with his friends, fishing on any whim.

 The girls were VERY excited to ride horses.  This was the highlight for them!

 We got done riding horses in time to watch daddy on the zip line.

 There was lots of fun, lots of friends, lots of food and lots of worship.  It was the best weekend our family has had in a really long time and we are so grateful for all of it!