Thursday, November 3, 2011

A Fall Family Weekend

We enjoyed a beautiful fall weekend with my family.  The kids enjoyed dressing up in their costumes on several occasions.  We started out at a grocery store for trick or treating.  

The little Puppy
Ariel and Flounder 
 Best shot I could get of all 3 cousins 
 Hannah was thrilled to see Cheer Bear there
 This was my birthday weekend.  My request was to be with my family.  It's been a while since I've been with them on my birthday....so it was a treat for sure.  On Saturday, Beth and Adam watched the kids so Seth and I could go out for dinner.  We went to a Japanese steak house...the food was wonderful!  On Sunday we had birthday dinner (thanks Beth) and were able to celebrate some of the November birthdays too.  
 It's hard to believe that Ethan will be two this week!  He's growing so fast...it's so much fun to watch.  He's learning more and more words and expresses himself so well.  He knows and loves each member of the family...it's so cute!  Hannah loves her cousin and they played SO well together!!  She had so much fun decorating his present.  Didn't she do a great job writing his name?  She did it all by herself...I just told her the letters.  
 Ethan loved his zoo set.  
 We ended up joining Ethan for trick or treating on Sunday evening.  We loved watching Adam and Beth use this as an opportunity to spend a few minutes with each of their neighbors.  They introduced themselves to the ones that they hadn't met and reconnected with others.  I was even surprised to see my high school chemistry teacher :)  
 our little flounder...he rode in the wagon holding candy in his hands the whole time.  
 Ethan loved this puppy.  But both his mom and dad agree...that it's best to just enjoy someone else's pet :)  
 what a life...


Fall outdoor play


Knowing that the days are getting colder, we have been trying to get outside for a least a few minutes each day.  We also know that the fresh air is good for our physical and emotional well being.  We love being out in God's creation...seriously...love the colors and the crisp air!  Here are some pics of the kids soaking up the times outside.  
He loves the car...
 Trying to keep up with Sissy can be quite the task...go Isaac go!  
 My BIG girl!  


Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Pumpkin Carving

Hannah wanted to carve a sad pumpkin this year.  Daddy did his best to make a pumpkin face that was sad for Hannah but still cute for Mommy.  It turned out pretty cute, and we had fun doing it!  

Excited to get started!  
 She did not want to put her hand in...Daddy finally helped her be brave...
 Isaac's turn
 he liked playing with the insides and the seeds

 Isaac does this knee sit often.  He likes to bring a book and plop right on our knee....it was cute to see him get interested in what Hannah and Daddy were doing.  He walked over and plopped right down on Daddy's knee.  
 our pumpkin



Sunday, October 23, 2011

Family Day at the Orchard

 We had a wonderful family day at the apple orchard yesterday.  We found a new orchard to visit...and loved it!  They ran such a great special that we couldn't pass up.   The weather was beautiful and the family time was even better.  

One little girl...eager to get started 
and apple in the pumpkin patch..what?!
 trying to get him some pumpkin!
 A day at the orchard
 ready to fill the bag...we got a 1/2 bushel of apples...we weighed our bag at home...20lbs!  I think there are some apple pies, apple pancakes, and applesauce in our future!  

 Isaac even picked some


 running with Daddy

 YUMMY!!
 Seth was amazed with how red and beautiful the apples were.  Look at the trees...they were full of them!  We picked Ida Reds :)
 So blessed...

 ERrr...some were easier to pick than others 
 Isaac LOVED eating the whole apple!!  
 Hannah was SO excited!  She ran from tree to tree picking and picking  
 while this little one ate and ate 


 determined for that bite of apple!
 lovin' time with Daddy
 after all our hard work we got a treat of cider and donuts...these were the cinnamon/sugar donuts...what a treat!!
 This is one happy little girl!  

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Animal Sounds

Isaac is learning his animal sounds and loves it!  This day, he was wearing a dinosaur shirt...so we were practicing the "roar" sound...doesn't he sound ferocious?!