Jack is in Preschool!

Jack transitioned to preschool this week.  I honestly can't believe that our baby is old enough to be in preschool.  He is in Ms. Kari's class.  We love Madelyn's teacher but we knew they wouldn't be in the same class so this will be a new experience for all of us.

He has done well and really likes the preschool room.  He went a couple hours each day and as the week went on he would spend more and more time in preschool.  The teachers said he was very sad when he had to go back to the Toddler room.  Next week he will be in preschool full time.  He's ready......all except for the fact that he's not potty trained but we will get there.  I'm trying to be patient :)

One of his last days in the toddler room they were doing some Montessori work and Jack decided to put the eggs on his ears!  His teacher captured this adorable picture.  I just love his smile....since we don't get it on camera much these days!

Apple Jack's & 80th Birthday Celebration

On Saturday we went to Apple Jack's apple orchard and met Carla and the kids.  It was the perfect fall day!  The last couple years we seem to go on days when it's cool/cold and windy but not this year.  It was much more enjoyable when we weren't all bundled up.  The kids always have a blast and it's always fun to go with Bishop & Nora!  The kids can't get enough of their cousins - melts my heart to know they love them so much!

Nora, Madelyn & Jack
I think Bishop was off exploring!

The annual picture.....
Bishop & Madelyn have been taking this picture since we started going to the apple orchard together!

Pure joy....warms my heart!

Picking raspberries is.....

.....so fun!

The best family picture we could get
Maybe we should try more towards the beginning

The big kids.....and they look so grown up!
These two have so much fun together!

Jack loving his apple!

Then on Sunday we went to the Pizza Ranch in Lakeville for a surprise 80th birthday party for Great Grandma Darlene.  She had no idea and was so thrilled when she realized we were all there for her!

Papa & Jack

Most of the great grandkids with the birthday girl!
We love you Great Grandma Darlene!

Madelyn's last 1st day of Preschool!

It's hard to believe but next year at this time Madelyn will be going to Kindergarten!  Thankfully (at least for me!) we have one more year of preschool.....I just wasn't ready to have a kindergartener yet!  

Farm Fun!

The kids got to spend another weekend on the farm.....and they couldn't get there fast enough!  Grandpa & Grandma came to Maple Grove on Tuesday night and they went back to the farm on Wed.  Ryan and I went down on Sunday morning so it felt like forever since we had seen them.  Of course they had a great time.....so many fun things to do and the kids are spoiled which is awesome -- 4 wheeler rides, trips to see the cows, the pigs, helping Grandma in her garden, petting Milton......the list goes on and on!  Memories they will have forever!

Jack was finally brave enough to ride in the tractor - so proud of himself!

Love this one of Madelyn and Milton!
I can totally see myself in Madelyn.....except I probably wouldn't be hugging a dog like that! :)

The tractors that Daddy and his brothers used to ride!

Selfie!!