Raking - Family Style

We'd employ Macy if we could!

Building a leaf fort for an airsoft gun war.

Where's Luke?

We have decided that the family that rakes together stays together! At least let's hope anyway because we have lots of raking to do!! Yes, we know we basically bought a tree house since we are surrounded by lots of huge trees, but when we saw the house in May when everything was green and lush we just weren't thinking about what the yard would look like in October. Actually, I did ask the previous owner how it was raking and he nonchalantly told me, "it is no big deal." LIAR!! In the meantime we will keep raking and enjoying the beauty of fall. Check out the videos below. Notice Luke is missing again!

Apple Picking and Corn Maize

When we lived in Akron we went to the same orchard every year to pick apples. It was one of our favorite fall outings. Luckily we found a place here that was not as quaint, but just as fun. And the best part is the baking that is a result of all of those apples! Apple pancakes, apple pie, apple cake!! I also had to include a picture of our outing to the Corn Maize. The boys had a cub scout outing there and it was the first time Matt has ever been through one. He has always had a fear of them but knowing that we could text for directions!! helped ease his fears. Every year they make a design in the corn maize and this year we wanderd through the faces on Woody Hayes and Jim Tressel!

Andrew's 11th birthday

Andrew began his 11th birthday with none other than some sugary goodness from Krispy Kreme doughnuts!! Ever since he was 2 years old he has chosen doughnuts for his birthday breakfast. Then, I brought him City BBQ for lunch at school. In the evening we took the family and one of his friends to Dave and Busters. No one loves an arcade like Andrew! He approaches with the intensity of a world class athlete. I just can't believe he is 11! Only two more years until I have a teenager - YIKES!! We love you Andrew! You are an amazing son and such a blessing to us!!

Ohio State Fans

Well, we were told that the town goes wild on game days and we discovered that to be true. It felt like a National holiday! The first game of the season was on a Thursday and the kids had an Ohio State spirit day that day. Luckily some friends from our old church gave us an Ohio State gift basket when we moved filled with tshirts for the whole family so we were properly suited. I happened to be up at their school on game day and I will have to say that it was pretty cool seeing 700 kids all decked out in red! Some of our neighbors invited Matt and me to a game and we had a blast! I have never seen a stadium filled like that before. The band was awesome, the weather was beautiful, and the atmosphere was electrifying. I love living in a college town! GO BUCKS!!!