Pumpkin Patch

We have loved going to this Pumpkin Patch each year we have been in Kansas. So we couldn't let this fall pass by with out paying it a visit. Owen loved looking at the farm animals, playing on the playground, and of course picking out some pumpkins!





I love seeing Owen change over the years; I can't believe I came to Kansas with just a little baby and now he is so big!

Train

We have gone to the Topeka Zoo quite a few times since moving to Lawrence, but we have never gone on the train at the park next to the Zoo; but this past Friday we got a chance to go. Owen was so excited- he just wanted to sit and wait next to the track for the train to come in and he laughed and smiled the whole time we were on the train. Since we've been home he hasn't stopped talking about it and can't wait to go back- It made for a fun fall morning!

Baseball

Owen loves baseball. He went to a few of my nephews' games this summer and he would always ask to watch baseball on T.V. So, we decided to get some Royal's tickets and take him to a game. He loved every minute; as soon as we walked into the stadium he started laughing and running to try to get a look at the diamond before we found our seats. The stadium has a fun kids area with a carousel, a playground and a miniture baseball diamond. It was a fun day and we are so glad we got the chance to go.

Saturday.

This Saturday we were determined to check some activities off our list of "Things to do before we leave Kansas." We just found out that Lawrence has a farmers' market, so yesterday morning we started out our day there. It was really fun; they had such pretty flowers and yummy breads. We will definitely try to make it back there as much as possible.





We then headed into Independence. We had heard that the Truman Presidential Library and Museum was really interesting and we have been wanting to go for a while.







While we were in Independence we went over to the Church's Visitors' Center. The sister missionary giving the tour was so sweet to try to keep Owen's attention, but Owen just kept asking to see more horses. The visitors' center had a little children's play area (complete with horse and wagon) that we had a hard time pulling Owen away from!




It was a fun Saturday and we are glad we live so close to so many Church history sites.

Coming Back.

Well we made the journey. We packed the car so full that when we went to put Owen in it on Monday morning, he took one look and asked "where did my car seat go?"

We had a fun final month full of dinners with friends, summer evenings with family, and sad good byes.

We spent an evening up in Kamas with friends at their cabin and enjoyed the beautiful mountains, Owen kept galloping around pretending he was a horse.



We went down to liberty park with the Hinckley cousins let Owen ride the carousel, he loved every minute.



We walked up to Ensign Peak, Owen loved walking all by himself and kept repeating "I'm a hiker just like Daddy and Pops."



We are happy to be back and get going into school; Kansas is green and full of sunflowers and we are looking forward to the beautiful Fall weather (the humidity is not our favorite!)

Pioneer Day.

We had a fun holiday weekend. My family has the tradition of spending the 24th of July in Scipio; they have a small town dinner, a parade, and the highlight is the Rodeo! Owen loved being with his cousins and of course loved watching all the animals during the rodeo.

4th of July

We had a great long weekend. We started out by being in the East Millcreek Parade with Joseph's family; it was fun to be with family and Owen loved throwing the candy!









We then headed down to Scipio and enjoyed the quiet and peaceful atmosphere.





Owen loves Riggins, my brother and his wife's puppy. Owen was so scared of him at the beginning of the Summer, but now he talks about him all day, loves taking him for walks and always is asking me when he can see Riggins.