pumpkins and leaves

here's a somewhat long string of "fallish" pictures beginning with our annual trip to the pumpkin patch. always great fun. although looking at madeline's expression, one might think the whole idea was a bit overrated. ;)

hayride!

 barrel ride




carving pumpkins. this year will designed a castle/ goofy face carving on his pumpkin and andrew went the Martha Stewart route w/ his.  the girls just enjoyed digging out the sliminess and i took pictures.

 will's castle is on the back side of the pumpkin on the right and of course, andrew's is on the left. talented isn't he?!

last sunday we took advantage of the beautiful leaves at andrew's parents house and coerced everyone into acting photogenic.

baby ben got in on the fall fun too

will and uncle nathan- accidental twins last sunday

the schmidt girls and guys