Apple picking

On Sunday we went apple picking at an orchard we had never been to before. It was great because there were a lot of great apples low enough for the girls to pick themselves. There was also broccoli picking! And the girls got to check out a spooky barn and a hay maze.

Cox Farms 2012

A week ago we had our annual fall trip to Cox Farms. Anna & Abby seemed to enjoy it more than ever. Anna especially enjoyed the slides, Abby loved the animals, and they both loved the apple cider!

 

hello, cow!

Abby was a little nervous about the slides until Matt told her they would "ba" down the slides :)

 3 1/2 feet tall!

almost 3 feet tall!

Go Bluebirds!

This fall Anna is playing on her first soccer team. She is really enjoying the season, especially her coach - her daddy! Anna is on the bluebird team and both Anna & Matt enjoy going to soccer practice every Saturday. Also, Abby has enjoyed joining Matt & Anna for some backyard practices :)

 

First day of preschool

 

On Monday Abby went to her first day of school. She is a turtle! Anna had her first day of 4 year old preschool - as a frog. They both finished their first day with big smiles and said they loved it!

family fun & muddy fun :)

We have had a very exciting week! On Wednesday Nana arrived. On Friday Aunt Becky, Uncle Jeff, Liam, & Kieran came to town, and on Saturday Matt, Uncle Jeff, Jeff's brother, Dan, and our friend, Mike all ran Tough Mudder - an 11 mile run in the mud with obstacles. We had a great visit with Nana, Aunt Becky, Uncle Jeff, Liam, & Kieran, and we are all very proud of the tough mudders!

 

picnic lunch!

a trip to Red Mango with Nana :)

Where's Bear bear?

Abby has recently taken to hiding Bear bear so he will be "safe." The problem is that she can't remember where she put him. AND she's getting better and better at finding tricky spots!

Spelunking!

On Sunday we all went spelunking at the same cave that Matt & Anna explored last summer. We all loved it!