Squirrels Needed

If only I could cook with ALL these acorns. Sure would help the ever-growing grocery budget.

Day for the Girls

EJ took the 3 boys on an overnight, cub scout camping trip.

We managed lots of "girly" activities. It wasn't intentional on my part, but looking back it sure seems girly. We went shopping for items to make Avery's Halloween costume. Just happened to find ADORABLE black boots in her size at target (she loves shoes). Then milkshakes. And b/c we had time... pretend driving, which she loves ;)

 

After (a record long nap- thank you!) we played dolls.

 After dinner and bath we baked choc. chip cookies and watched HGTV ;)

I didn't start the day terribly excited b/c she and I spend plenty of time together as it is. But I was pleasantly surprised at the great day we shared. The boys had a great time and it didn't rain nearly as much as we feared. Phew! Pics to come.

Sweet Ending

By bedtime tonight, I had heard a weeks worth of words from Ryan, in ONE day. The boy does not stop talking! I thought I was going to lose my mind (he was totally unaware- although I may have suggested he save some words for tomorrow). And then, what does he go and do? Set "Blue" on my nightstand. "So he'd be the first thing I saw in the morning." A pretty high compliment coming from my pet-loving 4 yr old. Revived this momma's heart.

Time to Enjoy

These school-free mornings won't last forever. Thankfully our schedule is such that I can give Ryan and Avery lots of time to "play" on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I planned it this way ;) This often means I don't see or talk to anyone outside of my immediate family b/c they like to stay home and play. Today was too gorgeous for that. With the bribe of seeing animals and a playground, I got them out of the house.

We have never been to this farm/museum, before and while it didn't have a lot of animals it had just enough for my farmer-to-be.

 The stones were enough to make her happy :) The shoes always come off :(

 Just what I always wanted. Thanks, Avery.

 Then off to the playground. Spider man to save the day.

I am thankful for slow-paced mornings. They help me remember how much I love my job.

Apple Picking

We took Avery apple picking for the first time. It was much too crowded for my enjoyment. I was mostly for afraid of losing one, but I am also becoming more and more introverted as I get older. 

She enjoyed it.

Mason was the most serious picker.

The ride home nearly ruined it for EJ and I, the kids were awful. No one napped like we hoped and they bickered and fought the whole way :( Thankfully Avery took a nap when we got home!