Some photos from Halloween.

This year we had a death warrior (?), a fairy and Black Panther, of course. The kids had their annual dry ice bath (which can't be good for them but is so much fun - thanks Jeff!) and trick or treat with cake for Josh's birthday. 

Fall Day, 2018!

Twas annual Family Fall Day so we put on our brave faces and fourteen layers of clothing and headed to the pumpkin patch. We never time this right so we are always either sweating or freezing when we do this each year. 2018 proved to be the latter. That was the coldest hay ride of my life. 

Hot cider and motivational speeches got us through. "We're having so much FUN, right guys?!"

 these folks are troop-ers.

Then it was home for mulled cider, homemade donuts and pumpkin carving. (Or painting if you're Ever). Oren managed to get three adults to carve his pumpkins for him and Marisa slayed hers as always. We ended the day with bowls of chicken noodle soup and "it's the great pumpkin, Charlie Brown" so I'd call that a success all in all.

 Happy fall, y'all!

Apple Picking

And now for our annual apple picking photos! Josh was out of town so Abby and Jeff came along for the fun this year. We went during peak Honeycrisp season only to find out they won't let you pick your own. We settled for Cortlands instead. Many apples were picked and eaten in the process. A few even made it home. Pics below!

 this child, I swear...

Ever's First Field Trip

Earlier this year, just at the beginning of "fall" (It was approximately 85 degrees out), I got to chaperone Ever's very first field trip! It was a trip to Ramseyer Farms for pumpkin picking, learning about how a farm works and playing with friends. It was extra special because Lana is in the same class as Ever this year, so we got to hang with her and Miss Lori the whole time. It was a hot, but fun, time. 

Ev chose the tiniest little pumpkin :)

 The animals, equipment and activities at this place were UNREAL. So fun for the kiddos!

^^^^^ Ever in this one ^^^^^

A Tea Party

Patty's birthday gift this year was an afternoon tea party at the Macaron Tea Room , although, to be honest, I think it turned out to be more about Ever than Patty once we arrived. It's the sweetest place to take little ones. They had the cutest "nursery tea" service for kids which had pb&j and ham & cheese sandwiches and macarons covered in sprinkles. They had a dress up corner with hats and crowns and jewelry and at the end of the meal, a paintable cookie. We had the best time! Some photos below to remember the day.