Pine Tree Apple Orchard

It is a little strange to be at an apple orchard / pumpkin patch when it is 80 and sunny....but I am not complaining!! I remember our family trip last year to the Pine Tree Apple Orchard. This year Lilah was definitely more of a 'helper' :). We left with pumpkins in hand, treats for now and later and a child covered in dirt. I would call it a successful trip! Here are some pictures comparing this year to last...

I thought it was funny that the next two are so similar...

and....one year ago. YES, this is the same child...

Biker Chick

For all of you parents out there with kids 2-3, I HIGHLY recommend you get them a strider bike. Lilah loves hers. Although I think we all had trikes and learned to ride a bike just fine, their marketing is pretty clever...and a little hard to watch at times :)

Here is Lilah on her new bike after only a few tries.

Thanks, Grandma Karna, Auntie Chelle & Auntie Kara!

Little Digger

Thanks Grandpa Jim and Grandma Ginger!!

Apples & Oranges

Hi. I'm Lilah, and I like oranges...

 and apple juice...



Faye and Her Beauties!

I have been saving this post in hopes I would get Faye her pictures before I put them up here. Since I can't get my butt in gear to find a box that is the right size to fit Ava's birthday present (to include the photo cd with)....it has been way too long, and I need to share our adventure!

Lilah and mommy decided it was time to go and visit Faye, Ava, new baby Ella...and Alain too :) in Arkansas. We were lucky enough to both have our own seats, and Lilah was a champ! Thank you stickers, puffcorn, wiggles dvd and coloring crayons/book for keeping my wild child entertained!

When we finally made it to Arkansas and picked up Ava from daycare, it was as if the two of them had been together the day before....they are so cute!

Then, we went back to their house and the girls proceeded to destroy the place!

Sweet Ella just laid there and watched.....oh and ate a bunch too!

Lilah proved that it doesn't matter where she is in the universe, she will sleep on any couch surrounded by toys

The girls had so much fun over the long (but not long enough) weekend. Park play, pony rides, swimming, shopping (ending ins a sleepy ride home), playing.........we want to go back.

and Ella. I just couldn't get enough of her....

As usual, us moms were in few to none of the pictures that were taken. The one I was in was pretty much my favorite moment of the trip...heaven...


Thank you Alain, Faye, Ava and Ella for letting us crash at your place. We had so much fun and wish you lived closer. We can't wait to see you again soon!! (and these pictures, as well as a few hundred more will be in your mailbox soon....i hope!)

bye bye, Arkansas!

until next time!