Wednesday, October 15, 2008


October 6, 2008
Pumpkin days! We took the boys to a pumpkin patch in Riverton. They got to pick out their own pumpkins. Landen and Preston ran non-stop from one end of this enormous farm to the other. It was a great backdrop for some fun photos. Tanner found one that will look really cool carved up to look like a skeleton's head. Gavin went for sheer size and Landen and Preston chose 50 different pumpkins....one pumpkin at a time. It took a while, but they finally narrowed it down to one pumpkin each. We even snuck in a rare family photo! I just can't believe how big they are getting!
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stephanie said...

Those pumpkins are really quite big---what a fun place. It's hard to remember to stop and get the whole gang together for a family photo. Good job for taking the moment, it looks nice.

October 15, 2008 at 9:55 PM
ellemenopii said...

What a great picture of the boys! I took Xander to the arboretum today and it was so chaotic I couldn't even get my camera out of my bag. And that was with only my one child! You had 4 with you and you got a great picture! You win! Good job you!

October 16, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Erica said...

Love the family shot! Fun times! Can't wait to see you all again.

October 20, 2008 at 8:09 AM
joywinn said...

I'm so late in posting this! I thought I had already made a comment! I'm sorry.

I love your pumpkin patch and the pictures of the boys are awesome! I can't wait until we can be with you guys again. Looking at the pics makes me miss you guys so much.

November 3, 2008 at 5:29 PM
Jamie said...

You guys look great! Hey FYI: I changed my blog address so I could delete my last name from all my posts, I am trying to safeguard our family from blog stalkers. My new address is www.thebeaniebunch.blogspot.com If you list us in your blog list please don't include our last name. Thanks,Jamie

November 6, 2008 at 5:56 PM
Lisa said...

Hi Gayleen! I saw this link on Nettes' blog, so decided to check it out! Loved all the family pictures! How is it our families are getting so big!! Lisa

November 24, 2008 at 8:38 PM
Shonda said...

I know you have had a lot of stuff going on, but I do hope you get back to blogging, dear! It's such a great way to feel connected!
Love ya, Babe!

January 2, 2009 at 8:51 PM
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THE WHOLE GANG!

THE WHOLE GANG!
Some snapshots of our evening at the pumpkin farm. We had great time. The boys picked some awesome pumpkins and we even got a family shot!

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