The Punkie Match!

Saturday morning Grams, Papa and I took Haven and Nattie to the McGarrah Farms Pumpkin Patch in Pea Ridge, or punkie match according to Haven. Once we arrived we had the choice of buying a pre-picked pumpkin or picking our own within their huge pumpkin patch. We decided to pick our own pumpkins! We were given a wagon and clippers and wished a "Happy Pickin!" On our way to the patch we passed a display of pumpkins, perfect for some pictures.



After some pictures we were off to the patch. With over 5 acres of pumpkins to choose from I was sure we would find the perfect pumpkin. We walked through out the different sizes (small up to fairytale) and colors of pumpkins before Haven and Nattie found their pumpkin.



Papa pulling the girls and their pumpkins.


Stopping for a family picture!

We finished our pumpkin patch experience with a hay ride. The girls had a great time as did the adults. I am sure this will be a new yearly event since a pumpkin is a must for Aunt Maggie's Pumpkin Carving party!

If you are interested in visiting the farm you can more information and directions from their website. www.mcgarrahfarms.com

Farmers Market

Saturday morning we visited the Bentonville square for the Farmers Market. This was the first farmers market I have attended this year, I have been missing out. The morning air was fresh and crisp, perfect for a jacket or sweater.



Haven looking at some veggies!


It was so peaceful to walk around looking at fresh veggies and homemade items.

Mt. Calcote

If any of you have very been to my parents new house, you as well as myself may be too scared to enter their driveway. It is a straight 90 degree drop from the road. I really feel for them once the snow hits and they are stuck at home for days!
While staying the night with Grams and Papa Friday night Haven and Nattie turned a negative into a positive. Sledding down Mt Calcote! They got one of Brian's old snow sleds and had Papa pull them down the hill.



Grams said they had some much fun. I can't wait until Mt. Calcote is covered in snow. Then the fun will really begin!

Tea Time!

Tea Party with Papa over the summer!


A tea party has become a must when she visits Grams and Papa now.

I Wanna Play

Every Thursday night we watch Aunt Anna play softball. Haven always asks to play, so we finally let her in between the games.




If she only had the same interest in catching the ball as she does in hitting it!

A Walk Down Memory Lane

Not long ago I decided to take Haven to the park where I grew up practicing softball. I thought it would be nice to let Haven play on the field and playground equipment while I reminisced about my years as a softball player for the Patriots. I knew the park had undergone come changes, but I was unaware of how many changes had taken place.
You would never know there was once a softball field at this park. The field is now a parking lot and playground. I was saddened by what I saw.

In this picture I am standing in right-center looking towards homeplate.

Where the playground is now was once left field.

And this is another shot from the outfield looking towards home.

Shortly afterwards I also learned that the complex I played league games at was also torn down. My childhood memories are becoming just that. Memories... =(

Well enough of the heart felt story. Here are some pictures of Haven playing at the park along with Ditto!

While Haven was on this toy she was yelling "Woohoo, I'm riding a cowboy!" I couldn't help but laugh!



Keena Bear being the good girl she is and watching the kids play. She is almost like having a babysitter at all times!

We all had a great time playing and swinging. I am sure we will make many more trips to this park, even with the new changes!

An Evening Walk

I had promised myself and Haven that once fall was here we would start taking walks in the evening. Tonight was our first walk of many! Anna and Ditto joined us along with the dogs. Since we were not sure how it would go being our first walk, we decided to walk a short distance to the railroad tracks.
Haven had to lead the way.


Haven heard something and we all had to be quiet so she could figure out what it was.

After exploring everything Ditto, Haven and the dogs came across, we finally made it to the railroad tracks.





Now it was time to throw rocks and see who could get them the farthest or into the water.



Anna trying to help the kids throw their rocks into the water.



Keena Bear!



Haven wasn't sure about the walk home. She kept hearing things and would get scared. (I think we may be in for a treat this Halloween)

All in all our first evening walk was a success. Haven only fell down once and Ditto only picked up one snake, thankfully it was dead! I think tomorrow evening we are going to put pennies on the railroad tracks like I use to do as a kid!

Fun with Leon!

Last weekend a group of friends and I got together to watch the Hogs play. One of our friends brought his new puppy, Leon, with him. Haven had a new best friend. At first Leon would chase Haven through the garage. After awhile he wanted Haven to chase him. It was so cute.

I even got into the puppy love. Who doesn't love puppy breath.