A pilgrimage to the East Coast & Back

We took our annual (sometimes not so annual) trip to the D.C. area and had a great week of relaxation. It rained the first two days we were there, but that did not deter the kids from adjusting well to the time change and doing a little shopping. The weekend couldn't have been better weather and was full of catching up with great friends. The kids did great on the flight out and even better on the flight home. They are such cute travelers and got plenty of smiles along the way! Even though we had a great time we were ready to get home into our regular routine.

Pumpkin Patch

We spent our afternoon today picking out our family's annual pumpkins. A big one for daddy, a slightly smaller one for mommy and so forth. Couldn't have been a more beautiful day for pumpkin picking!

The Joys of Being the Second Child

Blake and Emma's old scooter have become inseperable.
He scoots or drags it behind him all over the back porch and inside.
Usually his cup or any other toy is placed very lovingly in the front basket.

Often he looks at me as if to say,

"Give me a break! Could you get me something a little more boyish looking?!?!"

Ready for Some Cold Days!

Blake's first Carhartt jacket.
Thanks Papa!