pumpkin patch

Germer Family Pumpkin day!!!

 A trip to Lee's farms which of coarse includes yummy delicious pumpkin donuts and a trip down the slide. Miss C wanted to ride with Grandpa and Mr C wanted to ride with Grandma. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for bring so willing to go down the slide!

The Boys talking after Uncle Tim and Mr C's adventure in the hay maze. You know how I am a stickler for the rules and so is my boy. I admit I am proud of that! Well the sign said 7 and older and he wanted to go so bad. He will not be 7 for another few weeks. We decided since Uncle Tim was going to go in it would be ok. Mr C gives the lady their tickets walks a few steps forward looks up at the sign and says to Uncle Tim " Are you sure I can go in it says 7 and I am only 6 and 1/2?" Uncle Tim reassured him and in they went. It seemed like they were in there a very long time. So I took Miss C over to ride on the barrel   pull. When I see Brian on the phone going behind the building of the corn maze. It seems Uncle T has called and can't find Colin in the maze...  The maze is dark and Colin kept running ahead and crawling in all the small tunnels. He would come find Uncle Tim and then run away saying Uncle Tim catch me. Oh, I forgot to tell you Uncle Tim had a hurt foot and was already limping around. A few minutes later I saw Tim come out of the maze and no Mr C. Brian headed in to find Mr C after hearing him laughing and trying to find his lost shoe. It seems when ever he found his way to the end he would head back through the maze. Dad was able to convince him to head out of the maze and head down the slide. 

After finding our pumpkins is was time to head back to the house for some soup and the annual pumpkin Cookie decorating. All in all a great day!

Carmel Apples

My very talented friend Lisa told me a way to make bite size Carmel apples. If you have not seen her blog you defiantly need to take the time to check it out. I promise you will not regret it.
Simply This...That And The Other
Not only is she a women of many talents she is kind hearted and has a deep love of Christ. When I grow up I hope I can be like her too :)

So back to the carmel apples I need to let you know somehow I miss understood a step along the way. That somehow I turned Lisa's yummy carmel apples into rock hard jaw breaking mess :) We however had a blast and laughed so hard over my mistake. I have yet to tell her just how bad I  messed up but I guess she knows now :)

 Miss C loved picking diffrent sprinkles and making the apples look "pretty". Mr C helped to but asked very politely to not have his picture taken today.

*** Warning do not eat even if the look amazing, they will chip teeth or worse!!!***

So as we threw away all our hard work. We decided to slice some apples up get a little carmel dip and some sprinkles and call it good. I think this is they way we will do it next year :)

Apple Farm

I was lucky enough to be able to go to part of Mrs C 's school field trip. It was so much fun. We went to Oregon Heritage farms, the kids got to tour the apple factory, go on a hayride, taste apple cider , jump in a bouncy house, and get a pumpkin. 

Mister C made himself a notebook that morning before school so he could take notes. I love that about him! He wrote down all the different kinds of apples and the workings of the farm. He couldn't wait to tell his dad and sister that night all the things he had learned. I love that he has such a desire to learn! So many nights he and dad will spend so much time googling new topics to learn about and watching YouTube videos. The other night at bedtime he got out of bed to ask for another book. When I suggested some of his books from the Library he said " mom, I just really want some non fiction books to read". I hope that desire to learn never goes away! 

My favorite picture of the day! 

Book Review- Cherished

"How can she believe God cherishes her when she can't forgive herself?

Kelli London once dreamed of being a songwriter. As crazy as it seemed, she hoped that God would use the lyrics that came to her while she slept. She dreamed about Brian too, that the love they shared would be a forever kind of love. But choices she'll forever regret upended her hope . . . and turned her dreams to dust. When those dreams come knocking once more, she's forced to deal with the pain of the past.

Heather Anderson's life has spun out of control—first, an affair with a married man, then a one-night stand with the drummer of a popular Christian band that left her devastated. Broken and alone, she cried out to the only One who can save her. And He did. But that's just the beginning, because now she must leave behind the only life she's ever known.

Two women with shame-filled pasts form an unlikely friendship. What does God's forgiveness look like for them? Will they ever believe that He loves them . . . and can still offer them a life where they are cherished" - Book Description

A story of hope, forgiveness, and grace. While I found it a fun easy read it did seem a bit over the top at times. I would suggest  is for a weekend away sitting on the beach relaxing kind of day. The books  main characters were likable and easy to get to know. I found myself getting caught up in the story if I overlooked the "cheesiness" of it all. 

Pumpkin Patch

Miss C's class took a field trip to the pumpkin patch, which fell on a day Mr. C had no school. I truly enjoyed watching them work together to find their pumpkins. Mr C found his right away, while Miss C said no to almost every pumpkin we found. After looking for a while and saying no to every pumpkin yet unable to tell us what she was looking for she finally found her perfect pumpkin. She walked right up to it and proudly pointed to it and turned to Mr C and I saying "this is it, can you carry it for me?" as she runs off to play. I have a feeling there will be  lots of moments like this in her life where she will search for many things but when she finds what she is looking for she will know with out a doubt she has found it. Oh how I do pray that some of her life searches are quick and painless, or at least she knows God is right there beside her and we will be there cheering her on. Funny how small moments like these get me thinking about such big moments, I guess I just am always hoping we are teaching the things they need to make it through lives big moments while we are in the middle of the small ones. 

Grad Party

I was so busy that day I didn't get very many pictures so here is a few from a fun party to celebrate and amazing women, my littlest sis. 

So many goodies made with love, Thanks momma and Jess for all your help!

My favorite was a fun back drop for pictures, I only got a few pictures...

 I love the back drop so much I am sure you will see it again at a birthday party around here soon. Plus it took a very long time to make!

 Couldn't resist this picture while the girls are out of focus I love the smile on Melissa's face!

Hope you had fun Melissa and know we are all so very proud of you!!!

Soccer Part Two

 Before game cheer...

After Game cheer...

Miss L and Miss C like to cheer the team on but mostly they play with their baby dolls and their new Friend Miss A

 Remember I told you about the great team mates? Well lucky for us when we go to practice and games the whole family has  friends to visit with :)

 One week after the game Mr C found this bug and had so much fun holding him!