Tea Party Fun

 

 You can try to have a tea party without a hat,

 But all proper little ladies,

Know that if you put the two together,

The party is much more fun!

Just Add Fire

This is what happens in the life of a 5-year-old...at Grandma and Grandpa's...on a Saturday night in September...in a small town...with a bag full of fireworks leftover from the 4th of July.  Thanks to Uncle Patrick and Jamie for lighting them up!

Hiking the Big Woods

Not only was Saturday a terrific day for apples and pumpkins, it was also a perfect day to hike in the Big Woods at Nerstrand. Liam, with the help of Grandma and Grandpa,  had fun collecting leafs for a school project. Nothing beats the smells, sounds, and sights of Autumn quickly approaching.

The Apple Ride 2013

Liam and Mama had a little getaway weekend in Minnesota to usher in Fall.  And Saturday did not disappoint--60s and sunny--perfect weather for our annual Apple Ride, complete with a visit to a real pumpkin patch. We wish Daddy, Marin, and Ellery could have come, too, but we did bring them back bags of Honey Crisp apples and mini-pumpkins.

Closed for the Season

Even though it's still in the high nineties around DF/W, the cool front is about to roll in on Friday.  Fall officially starts on Sunday, so the time has come...

3 Years and 3 Months

Today our little gals are exactly three years and three months old. 

Marin is known for quotes like, "I'n behave now."  She's our free-spirit whose mouth and body are in constant motion.  She makes crazy faces, rolls her eyes, and never misses a chance to cuddle on the couch.

Ellery is our little soul sister who loves puzzles, reading, and princesses.  Her eyes smile as brightly as her lips.  She has a quiet confidence that shines through when she sings and recites Bible verses. Church is one of her favorite places to hang out.

"Big" Church

Today was Liam's first full-time experience in "big" church with Jon and me.  After a trip to Target to pick out some paper/pencil activities, he was ready to go.  Sitting between Mama and Daddy, he did a terrific job.  The only minor hiccup occurred when the offering plate was passed, and his fingers reached toward a $10 bill.  Daddy was quick, though, and swiftly passed the plate before contact took place.