Harvest Celebration

The Williams family had the best day this Saturday!

Every year a man from our parish donates the profits from his soybean crop to the church. Each year they have an outdoor mass followed by a celebration on his farm. This was the first year we could come.

I believe this was my first ever ourtdoor Catholic mass. I really enjoyed it.

Morgan was in a good mood the whole day, too.

The kids enjoyed the bouncy house. Especially we they had it all to themselves!

They also loved the horse rides (especially Taylor. She rode four times!)

At first, I road with Charlie, but by the end of the day he braved it himself!

But can we really be surprised? Look at my daredevil leaping into Daddy's arms from a 6 foot haystack!

Overall, it was a beautiful fall day, in a beautiful part of Ohio, with wonderful people. I'm so glad that we went.

A Day Out With Thomas

Today, we surprised the kids with a Day Out With Thomas at the Lebanon Railroad.

This was Charlie's first glimpse of Thomas.

First we posed for a picture with our beloved friend.

Then a quick picture with Sir Topham Hatt. (Taylor wasn't too thrilled with him)

Finally it was time for our ride with Thomas. The conductor encouraged the kids to yell "Push, Thomas, Push" and to clap for him so he knew we were happy.

When we got back, we checked out the rest of the festivities. Videos of Thomas,

train tables,

Thomas slide and jumpy house, tattoos, and gift shop.

Overall, it was a fun day and a nice surprise for the kids.

Oktoberfest with the Damons

We had a great time at Aunt Cheryl and Uncle Rogers Oktoberfest celebration this weekend!

The kids were so happy that their cousins were there (including cousin Alison!)

Morgan spent most of the time with Grandma and Grandpa from KY.

Then Morgan gave me her first big smile today (Monday)!!