Center Grove Orchard

We've been looking forward to an orchard trip since the first sign of Fall, and we happened to pick the perfect day for it! It was sunny and beautiful outside and for most of our day there, we practically had the place to ourselves! Cassidy LOVED being there and especially loved having her picutre taken with her "head in the hole"!

She's very proud whenever she gets a sticker.

 

The Three Little Pigs' houses were another favorite!

 This is a huge bouncing pillow - kind of like a trampoline but much bigger. I think her laughter could be heard a mile away when she was jumping on this thing!

The walk up the hill is hard for little legs, but worth it when you get to ride the Super Slide all the way back down!

 

And last but not least the Corn Pool. A huge pole barn filled with corn for kids (and adults!) to jump in, bury themselves in, and never want to get out of! We're still finding corn kernels in the car, in our clothes, etc. :)

 

 

 

 

 

Grandpa and Grandma come from Michigan

We were so happy to have Grandpa and Grandma here while Kurt was away at a conference for the weekend. We had a blast enjoying some beautiful fall weather, and were treated to a special train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine in Boone. 

It was a gorgeous day so we took our lunch along and had a picnic before the train ride.

  

The conductor showed everyone a rare "jewel", which of course all the kids wanted to touch, but none were allowed. It must've been worth millions! Ha!

  

  Thanks, Grandpa and Grandma, for the special treat! We had so much fun on the rails!

The Thomas event also included live music, which the kids were invited to play along with...

 ...and a bouncy house! 

During the weekend, we had fun outside riding bikes too. Cassidy was SO excited to show Grandpa her new bike!

  Grandpa even got to be here for Cassidy's church-singing debut!

My brand new girl

About a month ago, Cassidy had her first real haircut, which was really just a trim. But ever since then I've contemplated going for a little something different. Travis had a haircut appointment today so I asked if she had time for two and the rest is history. This girl loves being pampered at the salon! The whole time she said things like, "That tickles!", "This is fun!", "I love this!", and "Brandi's house is great!" (Of course Brandi doesn't live at the salon, but don't bother trying to explain that one to Pumpkin.) After the haircuts we went shopping at Target and when random people smiled or said hello to the kids, Cassidy said repeatedly, "Hello! I LOVE my new bangs!", which got a lot of laughs, especially from me. 

That's what six inches of little kid hair looks like on the floor, folks. Thought I'd be sad to see it go but, nah.

 And here's my handsome Trav! His haircuts are much less of an event. :)

Camera-ready

This day, Cassidy actually asked for me to take her picture! She was dressed for preschool, backpack on and she said, "Let's take a picture of me!" Funny girl! Travis and I walked her to preschool on a beautiful sunny morning and when we went back just a few hours later, the weather had changed and on our walk home it was a downpour! Better take the umbrella next time.

 I guess it's too much to ask for two kids to hold hands, smile, AND look at the camera all at the same time. Doesn't stop me from trying, though!