Fall Fun!

08-Oct-2011 09:18

 

A few weeks ago we headed out for some fall fun.  The girls knew we were going apple picking and they were really excited to get out and get going.

When we arrived at Varner Farms we were told that there weren’t many apples left, but we could go out to the orchard and see what was left for us.  They were correct, there weren’t a whole lot left, but there was more than enough for us.  We had no plans to make applesauce or apple pies, we just needed a few pounds to sit and eat.  The apples that were left on the trees were at the top so Bill had to lift the girls for them to be able to help.  They didn’t seem to mind one bit.  Three pounds of apples later we were done.

08-Oct-2011 09:15

08-Oct-2011 09:15

 

08-Oct-2011 09:21

 

Next it was off to see the animals.  I’m still amazed at how much they love to look at animals.  We had taken a few minutes to look at the animals before we picked apples and they spent even more time looking at them the second time around.  I will say that this guy wasn’t at this location the first time around though.

After seeing the animals again and washing hands we discovered a small corn stalk maze for the girls.  They had a fun time going through it.  Once they figured out how to get through they kept going back in to do it again.

08-Oct-2011 09:25

08-Oct-2011 09:25

 

I turned the corner and discovered this fun spot where the girls rode around on mini John Deere tractors.  Brynn wasn’t quite tall enough to reach the pedals, but with some help from me she was able to get around the loop a few times.

08-Oct-2011 09:29

08-Oct-2011 09:29

 

08-Oct-2011 09:33

 

From there we went to the straw bale maze.  It took Rylee a bit longer to figure this maze out, but once she did they were again running through it over and over.

08-Oct-2011 11:33

 

I was excited because next was my fun part. I got to get all the fun fall items that I use to decorate my porch.  I cannot express how much I love fall and all the wonderful colors that go with the cooler temps.  For me it really doesn’t get any better than than a crisp fall day when the leaves are in full color, I’m wearing a sweatshirt and there’s football to watch.  It’s no wonder we got married in the fall. I’ve known, it seems like forever, that I would have a fall wedding.

08-Oct-2011 09:46

 

This month Bill and I will celebrate six years married.  How are we going to celebrate?  We’re going to have Maiah with us and we’ll be taking all the kids to a daycare picnic.  We’ll be outside, hopefully with sweatshirts, and we’ll be with three kiddos that we love.

Fall Update

It’s beyond time for an update.  The summer kept us busy and I can’t remember how many posts I started and never finished.

29-Aug-2011 06:39

 

Rylee moved into the Pre-K class at “school” this fall.  She’s really enjoying it and learning a lot.  She’s really been ready to do more and we’re all happy that she’s finally in Ms. Deb’s class.

We had a fun summer, we capped it off with a trip to Rehoboth Beach the second week of September.  This is the last year we’ll be able to go so late in the season though. I cannot believe that Rylee will be in Kindergaren next year!

12-Sep-2011 19:32

13-Sep-2011 10:52

 

The girls had a blast playing in the sand.  Brynn enjoyed playing in the water and Rylee continued to be a land lover. Maybe next year she’ll venture into the water more.  Here’s hoping!  They really enjoyed getting up onto the lifeguard chairs at night.

18-Sep-2011 18:56

 

We got Rylee her first bike this summer.  She’s tried to ride a few times.  Her biggest problem is using the brakes to stop.  She’s used to using her feet in the tricycle so we’re working on the newness of the brakes.  She really does love the bike and enjoys riding it.  Brynn likes to follow her on the tricycle.

 

On September 4th we had the girls dedicated at church.  Our church doesn’t baptize children and they do this instead.  They enjoyed being up on stage but didn’t really understand just what it all meant.

04-Sep-2011 12:49

 

We had some family and friends come and join us for the event.  Everyone came back to the house afterward for fun and food.

11-Sep-2011 17:05

 

We’re looking forward to a fun fall together.  We’ve been watching PSU and Eagles games together.  Rylee really enjoys watching the games with us.  Brynn, not so much.  Mostly because that girl just cannot sit still long enough.  On tap is apple picking and maybe a corn maze too.  We’ll definitely be decorating pumpkins.  Stay tuned for photos of those.

The girls have decided on their Halloween costumes.  Not to give anything away but at our house it’s all princess – all the time.

Things are going well for Bill and I at work. Bill just started a new project that has him managing quite a few pieces of a bigger project he is supporting the American Retrieval that allows him to get the medical record retrieval for his company.