Pumpkin Festival

Grandma and Grandpa Carlson came to visit for the week.  Clara was excited to see them.  She helped Dad and Grandpa split some logs on Saturday.  Then we all went to the Keene Pumpkin Festival Saturday night.  There were over 22,000 pumpkins carved and glowing!  We also stayed for the fireworks!

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'Tis the Season

Clara's hair is crazy anyway, but with the dry air, it went wild on Sunday.

The Henniker Fire Tower is open on Columbus Day weekend each year, so the whole family hiked up to check out the views.  It was a beautiful day.  Clara collected acorns on the way up the trial.

After the fire tower, we picked more apples!  Clara loves apples and pointed out each one on the tree.

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Weekend Chores

This weekend we actually got some things accomplished.  I worked on refinishing Clara's new toy box, and Clara (and Elsi) helped Jared mow the lawn.  

We took a break from the chores to watch Michigan State crush the Heisman hopes for U of M.  

Then Clara helped Jared build a fire in the fireplace to take the chill off.  She's a great helper.

  

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The Fair and a Pumpkin Patch

We went to another fair this weekend in Deerfield, New Hampshire.  The animal petting area wasn't as accessible as the one at the other fair.  But, Clara did find some sheep she liked.

On Sunday, we visited the pumpkin patch.  We went on a hay ride around the farm.  Then we took a wagon to the pumpkin patch to pick our own pumpkins.  It was a great fall weekend.

  

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Hitchin' a Ride

Why walk when you can ride?

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