My Boys, Heading off to College

Lucky Girl

I wish I had a recording of Eleanor calling herself a "lucky girl".  It's adorable. 

 



Since she's way into tractors and diggers right now, Grandpa took her shopping to  find the perfect toy. 

 



 

It's great for building towers.

 

Between the truck and the doll stroller, she was one lucky girl.

 



 

Love this picture of Eleanor with her Great Grandma Hart.

 

Time to get ready for bed.

 



 

Looking for "trackers" on Grandpa's computer.

 

 

Ready to race!

 

Some seriously good coloring!

 



A visit to Great Grandma Schenk's, with so many fun things to see.

 



 

Ah, before dinner, it all started out so well.  But once she had a bit to eat it was challenging to keep a little girl from wanting to go check out the rest of the restaurant. 

 

Time for Grandpa to take over.

 



Trying on hats while shopping.

 





 

A sweet little hello to a very big bear while shopping at the Outlet Mall.

What a great time we had visiting with Katie and Eleanor.  We're excited to see them again and have the whole family here for Christmas!

Search for the Great Pumpkin

 

The perfect mode of transportation for both little girls and pumpkins.

Luckily Grandpa is up for an adventure today.

 

 

This place is awesome even though it's a bit on the sunny side. 

 



 

Rows and rows of pumpkins in  all shapes and sizes.

 

Let's see, do I want a tall or short pumpkin?

 

A white ghost pumkin would be spooky.

 

Then there is the striped variety.

 

Maybe I better take a look out in the dirty field where these pumpkins started out.

 

I like this one, but it's WAY to big for me to carry!

 

But not for Grandpa.  It's easy for him.

 

He's got pumpkin power.

 

Just one pumpkin would look lonely on the porch all by itself.  We better pick a couple  more.

 

These gourds are pretty.

 

And tasty too.

 

Don't think it matches my shirt, though.

I can carry this little guy all by myself.

 





Now we're all ready for Fall!

Children's Museum with Eleanor

Taking Flowers to Grandma Hart

Just down the road a bit there is a sweet little flower stand.  All Summer long you can pick out dahlias in every variety and color.  This Fall they are especially beautiful, and the colors are glorious. 

Katie and I decided to let Little Miss Eleanor pick out any flowers she liked to make some pretty bouquets. 

 

It's pretty much impossible to go wrong, all the flowers are beautiful, and they blend very nicely with each other.  They also happen to look great with Eleanors cute new polar fleece jacket.

 



Like a kid in a candy store, so many wonderful blooms to pick from.

 



Sometimes a flower's scent is the best way to choose.

 



 

The flower furthest from your reach is usually a good option, as well.

 

 

Time to speed up the process!  Two at once.  We've got to get this bucket full!

 

Hmmm, maybe we need to consider this cute little pumpkin as well!

 



 

With the bucket filled to the brim with flowers, it's time to make a delivery.  Grandma Hart seems to like her Autumn bouquet, and another chance to visit with her sweet little great granddaughter.

 

On her best behavior!

 



 

I'm seeing some similarities in those beautiful blue eyes!