Fall Camping

One of the best things about living in the Midwest is the colors of the Fall foliage where we live. Being the adventurous family that we are, we decided that one last camping trip was in order before Winter sets in. We headed to Geneva Hills, the church camp that Kevin attended growing up. I pitched the tent, in the rain I might add, and Kevin built a fire. The boys played in the woods and we enjoyed the beautiful Fall day.

Unfortunately, because of how young Nick is (that he wouldn't be able to settle down to sleep in the tent) I took him back home after dinner and Kevin, Liam and Ben stayed at the campsite in the tent. The next morning, Nick and I headed back to Geneva Hills to take a hike with the whole family.

The Family at Needle Rock (thanks to my tripod)

Nick did a great job on the hike

Kevin, Ben and Liam lead the way to Needle Rock

Liam and Ben enjoying the campfire

Daddy and Nick settling in

The big boys help Daddy get the campfire going

The view from our campsite

More colorful foliage

Our tent, with the extra tarp just in case the rain returns

Happy Halloween!

Pumpkin Hunting

Kuhlwein's Farm

Liam, Kevin, Nick, Grammy and Ben on the wagon ready to head out to the pumpkin patch.

Liam and Ben leading us through the corn maze.

Daddy gives Nick a lift through the corn maze.

Searching for the perfect pumpkins.

Liam with his pumpkins.



Carving the Pumpkins

Nick is more than happy to just play with his pumpkin.

Liam scooping the "guts" out of his pumpkin.

Ben gets his pumpkin ready for carving.

Kevin's finished pumpkin.

Trick-or-Treat Time

The Carr family ready for Trick-or-Treating.

My Three Happy Boys

Mommy is dressed as a gym teacher


Daddy is dressed as Jason Voorhees from the "Friday the 13th" movies.

Nick is our little pumpkin

Liam is dressed as a Zombie Ninja

Ben is Cartoon Network's "Johnny Test"