Let's Go Fly a Kite!

My grandpa Herring is a kid at heart.  In any type of gathering you can find children (and animals) following him around.  He always has games or projects for kids (and big kids) to do.  Owen has taken notice of this and when he comes out to my parents house, Owen runs up to his car to see what he has.

A few weeks ago, Grandpa brought his kite, we tried a few times to fly kites over the summer, but it was just too hot.  We had a perfect fall day to fly a kite and head out for a hike.  Owen was quite strong and held onto the kite for a long time, we were all surprised he didn't let it go.  He is a pretty determined kid.

Thanks Great-Grandpa "Woodshed" for playing with us.

Learning the ropes from great grandpa

The kite ran out of string....it flew really high

Hold on tight Owen

Love this picture!  Owen and Grandpa Smith on a hike.  Owen likes to pick of sticks and make "scrapes" that ones deer make

Great Grandpa came along for a hike

Colin typically falls asleep in the bjorn, kelty (which he is a little short for yet), or in his stroller for our evening walk.....not sure what we are going to replace that with this winter?

A little piggy back ride up the hill from Daddy

I wish fall lasted all year....it is by far my favorite time of year, I think my boys are enjoying it too!