Pumpkin Patch

Last night we took the kids to a pumpkin patch and they had a great time!! They got to pick out a pumpkin and decorate it with some stickers. They also got to bounce in a bounce house. Brooke went on a Tractor ride with me (Brayden was scared to) Then Nathan and I went and picked out some big pumpkins to carve! It isnt quite the ordeal of Schnepf Farms that we did last year, but this was much closer and a lot less expensive. All in all I think the kids had a great time! :)

Peek a Boo!

The kids are so silly and love to play peek a boo now... especially Brooke!! Every chance she gets she will hide her cute little face and turn around with "moose antlers" on her head. She cracks me up!! Brayden will do the hiding, then run away. He is silly.

Brayden says the silliest things

B: "Mom, today I saw the giraffe, tiger, lion...."
M: "yea honey and the monkey and the cheetah."
B: "I can't go in the barn with the monkeys or the giraffe because they will eat me all up huh mom!"
M: "yea you cant go in with them."
B: " 'morrow we are going to take tubby's with the stawberry bubbles huh mom!"
M: "yea sweetie tomorrow we will."
B: " 'cause I'm not stinky right now mom. I only stinky if I go poot in the toilet. Then I can take a tubby with the strawberries!"

Hensley Family Picnic at the Zoo

Today was the family picnic for Nathan's work at the Phoenix Zoo. Brayden got his faced painted like Spiderman, Brooke chowed down on some roasted corn and we walked around and checked out all the animals. The kids favorite exhibit was the Baboon exhibit. It was funny there was a huge daddy Baboon, Momma, and baby. The baby kept shaking this empty keg and the kids got such a kick out of it. Brooke of course loved the giraffe's too. She always loves to see them :) It was hot, but a fun time!

Fun at the Park

We went to the park today in our community. It was a blast! It was so beautful and breezy out. We shot some hoops, played around on the putting green, went down the slides, and the kids played in the sand! I am so grateful for this beatiful weather because there will be so many fun days to have outdoors!

Our newest Addition- Mojo!

Now that I am going to be staying at home with the kids, we decided to grant the kids wish for a puppy!! We got Mojo a week ago and he has quickly become their new best friend! He is a min pin, which if you dont know is a small dog. He will not get to more than 3-6 lbs. He is a sweet little snuggler and has his playful side as well. The kids have been doing great with him! Brooke is just so gentle and sweet giving him kisses and petting him softly, and Brayden likes to carry him everywhere with him and play with his toys.

Well, we are all settled into our new place and couldnt be happier!! It is so close to everything and we have been able to spend so much more time together. Nate and I can go home for lunches, and after I pick the kids up from daycare, we are home within 10 minutes!! What a relief! It has been getting beautiful here! Today the high is going to be 77 with a cool breeze. This is what we have been waiting for all summer!

The kids have been having a blast at their sitters house! Last week they made these cute Halloween Magnets that they were so proud of! Brayden has been working on his letter recognition, and actually doing pretty well. They also traced a leaf and Brayden thought that was the coolest thing! He just had to bring his leaves home, silly boy! All he talks about is his sitter and when we are going to go play again. I am glad he has taken to her so much, but it makes me sad that when I finally found a good provider, I am able to stay at home! :) Crazy how things work out.

Other than that, not much going on with us. Me and the kids are going with their pappa to Minnesota for Thanksgiving which we are SO excited about. Unfortunately Nathan cant get the time off work, so he will not be able to go with us. We will miss him, but we are so excited to go and visit family! We are counting the days!

Rusden Wedding

A couple weeks ago our friends James and Gretchen got married. It was beautiful! It was held up at Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale. We enjoyed a scenic sunset and cocktails with an excellent dinner. I had the salmon, Nate had the Filet. And I actually got Nate out on the dance floor!! Congratulations to James and Gretchen! I know their marriage is going to be everlasting. They are a GREAT couple! :)