i love the pumpkin patch!+

It's October right? That means it's time to go to the pumpkin patch!!!!! We love this day. Our whole family goes. Grandma's, Grandpa's, mom's, dad's, aunts, uncles and cousins. We have so much fun. We have been going to the same place for the last three years, Bauman farms in Woodburn. There is so much to do for all ages and they are one of the three farms in Oregon that are certified to produce Apple Cider. It is Delicious!!! Here are some highlights!

jog-a-thon

This morning was Portland Christians annual Jog-a-thon. It's one of the two fundraisers they do every year. Last year Asher ran but this year he had to have sponsors!! Sponsors can choose to give a flat rate or make a per lap pledge!! Most people choose to give a flat rate but there are those crazy people who will make a per lap pledge (usually the grandparents)! It's always so much fun to watch the kids run around in a big circle! Now Asher is in kindergarten, five years old. They have 25 minutes to run as many laps as they can. Personally, I can't run for ten minutes. I don't know many who can, but kids are a different story. Our little Asher ran the WHOLE TIME!!!!!! 25 minutes!!! I was so proud of him!!! So, back to the pledges. Asher ran 23 laps in that 25 minutes (I know, very impressive) and we had one crazy pledge three dollars for every lap. I will do the math for you so you can finish reading...... $69.00!!!!!!!!! Great for the school, not so great for that person!! All in all Asher raised close to two hundred dollars for his school. Great job Asher!!!!