Apples and Pumpkins

We set out for a day of pumpkin picking and wound up with a cart full of pumpkins and tummies full of apples.

 

 

  

 

LOVE

 

Moments at home

 

Pajama time

 

Sprinklers...

Jim came out to help us install our sprinklers, spend  time with Brad and the kiddies and maybe relax a little. What he got was pouring rain and a lot of hard work.
They did a great job. Thank you for all your help. We had a great time
One of these days we will finish them - hopefully before it snows:)

 

Outside in the pouring rain working hard
 

Madeline and Spencer were ready to help out every chance they got
 

Playing in between work
 

Well deserved ice cream at the end of the day
 

Boys + cars = hours of fun

 

Spencers first hair cut

Spencer got his first hair cut this last September. I cried all my tears at home so I could appear brave for my boy. He did a great job.

Before
 

Spencer wasn't quite sure what was happening - but he knew he didn't like it

 

He made it.
 

Such a handsome little man
 

Fall Soccer

 

 

 

I see you

 

 

 

 

First and last

Madeline, on her last day of pre-school (summer 2011) and her first day of pre-school ( Fall 2012)

 

Spencer has been there to see her off and welcome her home each and everyday.
 

The best boy I know

 

Weekend at Storyland

We went away for a weekend in the white mountains. We stayed at a fun hotel and spent the day at Storyland - this was the kids first time at amusement park and no surprise they cant wait to go back.

We stayed at a great hotel the night before Storyland. It had a indoor water park. The kids ( and Brad) had a great time.
 

Here we are loving all the Storyland fun

 

Wanted
 

Madeline got to have a special tea with Cinderella. She loved every second of it.
 

But by the end of the day, we were ready for home.
 

Mowing the lawn with daddy

Madeline and Spencer LOVE mowing the lawn with Brad. Madeline especially enjoys the time with her daddy. The look on her face as they drive by is pure love and elation. I just love to watch her out there.

 

Whale watching

My mom and I went whale watching together in July. It was so nice to get away - just the two of us. We saw quite a few wales and enjoyed a beautiful day on the water.
Love you mom

 

Off to the garden

Madeline and Spencer have loved working in the garden this last summer. It's been fun to pick our fresh heirloom tomatoes, sweet corn, snap peas, tons and tons of cucumbers and my favorite, pumpkins.
Somehow I don't have any pictures of said pumpkins but they are there and we cant wait to carve'em up for Halloween.

 

 

 

Kauai

This past July we went on an amazing family trip to Kauai. It was beautiful, relaxing and full of wonderful memories. The only thing missing was our little Madeline and Spencer - but they were happy as can be at home with Bubbie.

 

Brad and I at Perl Harbor

Polynesian Cultural Center - this was one of my favorite stops. We had such a good time, I would go again in a second.

Beautiful Kauai - plus a little sky diving

Brad, Jason, Rachel, and Jim scuba diving

Home again

 

Thank you again to everyone. We love you.

Farewell to summer

 The last of summer fun