Daniel's Farm with Delta Gamma

Every year we head to Daniel's Farm with Delta Gamma for an awesome time.  The boys just love all of the activities and each year brings great memories to be made!!  We are so thankful for these opportunities and for all the support we receive from Delta Gamma. 

Of course we have to climb up and jump off of the huge mound of rocks!!

Picking out a pumpkin.

Leading the way :)

Really getting a close look.

Petting the calves...

 And the miniature horses...

And the goats - not sure if its head was stuck or not!!

Checking out the Haunted Hollow Train Village.

All of the buttons activated different scenes and lights.

Getting a closer look :)

Of course they had a tornado...Andrew is infatuated with tornadoes and weather!!

Fun on the tire swing.

Going down the slide with Daddy.

Andrew's turn!!

Horse swings - Nathan's first time swinging on these by himself :)

More slide action shots.

Nathan driving the tractor.

Stole Daddy's hat :)

Little wagon ride - another first of the boys together!!

Andrew making sure Nathan's okay.

Checking everything out.

Andrew driving a tractor.

The boys enjoying the waterfall :)

Boys being Boys

Always up to something...

Andrew checking out space :)

Nathan loves to swing!!

Nathan having fun trapping Vic - our vacuum :)

Guest Reader

This afternoon I was the guest reader for Andrew's Kindergarten class.  It was so much fun reading to the kiddos and answering ALL of their questions - wow, can they ask questions!!  I am glad I came prepared with lots of books - 25 minutes is a long time especially when it's you against 22 five and six year olds :) 

Feast of the Holy Rosary

This afternoon at Christ, Prince of Peace the entire school celebrated the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary.  I was able to attend and pray five decades of the rosary, each dedicated to a different part of the world and represented by the children.  It was a great celebration and program put on by the school. 

The entire school assembled and ready to release balloons during their dedication.

The Kindergarten class and their 4th grade buddies - all in white :)

Daddy's Home!!

Steve (and his Dad and brothers) all arrived back from their adventure in Germany safe and sound tonight.  I think they all had the time of their lives!!

The Vehige boys - Rich, Steve, Mike, Tom and Ed :)

Field Trip to Rombach's Pumpkin Patch

Today Andrew's kindergarten class headed to Rombach's for their Fall field trip.  Andrew could NOT wait to ride the bus out there :)  I didn't tag along on this field trip, but from all of the pictures it looked like a success!!

Group shot.

Fun on the jungle gym :)

Class of 2022 with their pumpkins!!

Emory's Walk

This morning we headed to Tilles Park for a walk to help support our friend and raise awareness for AHC - Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.  It was a fantastic turnout and perfect day for such an important mission!!

The walk is along the one mile fitness trail.  One mile doesn't seem like a lot, but for Andrew and Nathan it's definitely a challenge.  These days we ask ourselves, "is it too strenuous for Andrew's muscles?" as well as "can Nathan be successful in his walker or should we bring his adaptive stroller?"  Well, today I decided we are going to go for it!!  I had my parents with me so if all else failed one of us could run ahead and get the car :) 

My boys amaze me each and every single day.  I will never fully understand the amount of work it takes Andrew and Nathan to keep up with every day tasks, but they constantly strive to reach their potential and I am one proud Mom!!  They continue to work so very hard and just do everything that is asked of them. 

Andrew was off and keeping pace with the group the ENTIRE walk.  Yes, he was tired after the full mile, but so proud of his accomplishment!!  Nathan made it about 3/4 of the way more so because he kept stopping to check everything out - and I mean everything :)  He is doing so well in his walker and we love his independence in it!!

After such a great time at Tilles, we decided to treat the boys with lunch and the rest of the afternoon at the Zoo.  At this point, we definitely had Nathan in his stroller and Andrew hitching a ride on his buggy board behind Nathan's stroller - it's quite the load these days :)  We had a great day and lots of fun with Gigi and PaPa!!

Andrew posing with the elephant before heading into the Zoo.

PaPa and Andrew getting a good look at the giraffes.

Patiently waiting for the train :)

Nathan riding the train in his stroller - I love his little arm holding on :)

Jumped on this tiger of some sort before leaving!!

Germany - here come the Vehige Boys!!

Today we said goodbye to Daddy, Pops, Uncle Mike, Uncle Ed and Uncle Tom as they headed to Germany for a week.  Steve, his Dad and brothers were taking a guys' trip to visit the Vehige Family Farm in Westenholz along with going to Oktoberfest in Munich.  We sure are going to miss Daddy, but are so excited for this once in a lifetime trip!!

Kindergarten Circus

This afternoon we were invited to a circus put on by the Kindergarten class and their Fourth Grade buddies.  This circus was completely up to the students and they did a fantastic job!!  The ring leaders introduced each act and I don't think they missed anything - they had seals, horses, lions, clowns, tigers, bears, acrobats, leopards and gymnasts :)  They really worked hard and the circus was a hit!!

The Ring Leaders. 

The three horses - Maura, Andrew and Lily :)

In action.

Setting up for the next trick.

Through the hoops :)

The whole group singing a song for the finale.

Andrew with his fourth grade buddy, Caroline :)

 

Happy Birthday, Daddy!!

Happy Birthday to the best Daddy and husband in the world!!  We had an evening full of celebrating Daddy and enjoying a few of his favorite things :)  We love you to the moon and back!!

Helping Daddy blow out the candles on his cherry pie!!

Delivering all of the presents :)

Helping with the cards.

Nathan putting on a show for the camera :)

What's in there??

Nathan helping empty the bag.

Daddy and Nathan :)

Having fun with all of the tissue paper.

The Birthday Boy and his boys :)