Hess Times Three: Fall Fun!

It's amazing what changes in a year! Last year we never made it apple picking, we spent a short time at the pumpkin patch and trick or treating was about a 10 minute process. THIS year, we had to tear the kids away from the apple orchard, spent 6 hours at the pumpkin patch, and made it all the way around our block for trick or treating! Wow! We had a very busy, but very fun October. I just love this time of year. And it was made even better by the warmer temperatures that we enjoyed for a lot of the month.

It is definitely hitting me more and more that the kids are going to be 3 soon! The world of pretend has taken over at our house and they keep themselves so entertained playing school bus or tractor ride or grocery store. They insist on doing so much on their own too. From putting on shoes to turning on lights, I hear a lot of "I do it, I do it" around here. Potty training is coming along for Kayla too as she has gone 5 days now with absolutely NO accidents. She's so proud of herself and I couldn't be happier! Now, I just need the motivation to start on the boys....ugh, just when I get one down the messes will start again! We also plan on switching the kids to their toddler beds this weekend. Yes, amazingly they have remained in their cribs all this time, but in the last week or so, Daniel has climbed into Braden's crib multiple times (their cribs are next to each other), and Kayla took a flying leap out of hers, so for safety purposes, I think it's time! It makes me a little sad I must say. But I guess this happens a lot in parenthood, excitement for what's ahead, but just a little pull on the heartstrings about what you're leaving behind.

Here are a bunch of pics cataloging our busy month. Love to everyone!