Our two little football fans: Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers

We have had a gorgeous fall week here. Sunny and mild every day and this weekend was perfect. I bought Anna a Peyton Manning jersey for her birthday and Jude wanted something different. He was watching the Packers one day and he said he liked them and he wanted one of their jerseys. So, he now has an Aaron Rodgers jersey. I love the Packers, they are my second favorite team, so I think it worked out well.

Jude has been asking to play football a lot lately. We have been playing in the backyard a lot but I have been wanting to get him out on a big field. So, while Anna was napping yesterday I took him up to the local school where we had an entire soccer field to ourselves. Jude had a blast and we played for a solid hour, although only half that with a football. He wanted to play tag as well. By the end of the hour, I was worn out and I a little sore today.

This week was Anna’s school trip to the pumpkin patch. It was a little chilly in the morning, so everyone was bundled up. Anna brought back a couple of pumpkins and a few other fall vegetables. Within a day Anna and Marcy carved a jack-o-lantern and she has the pumpkin in her bedroom now with a candle in it that we light every day.

Anna scores a pumpkin

I got free tickets to the Bronco game today, so I spent the afternoon there. It was such a gorgeous day that I rode my bike. But it meant that I missed the Halloween Journey night at the kids school. The 7th graders put on a show for everyone. Jude and Anna got dressed up in their outfits and went along.

Anna in her witches outfit ready to go, with broom in tow.

Our knight in shining armor.