Apple Picking

Saturday we had a great time with our good friend Carolyn a/k/a Auntie Carolyn. We went apple picking. We went to a farm with a huge orchard and a lot of activities for children. They had a petting zoo, which Michelle loved. She got to pet goats and sheep. They had a hay pyramid and Michelle couldn't get enough of it. She ran over to it and left me behind. We had to go up and down the pyramid several times. We also went through the burlap maze with Michelle leading the way. She had very definite ideas about which way she wanted to go and only made one wrong turn. She even got a pretty ladybug painted on her face. We all had a really good time. Michelle really loves her Auntie Carolyn. Whenever Carolyn took a few steps away, Michelle called out for her. She called her "Ah-nie" and one time we really thought she said Carolyn. It was a perfect fall outing (except the weather could have been a little cooler and crisper).

We had a lot of fun during the summer but I've been really looking forward to fall. It's my favorite season, especially living in New England. There's just so much to do. I love apple picking and I'm looking forward to taking Michelle to pick out her first pumpkin.

I can pick apples all by myself.
Apples right off the tree taste yummy!
Petting the animals was a lot of fun.
She was so excited about the hay pyramid, she left Mama behind.
The apple of Mama's eye
She wasn't too sure about the woman painting her face but she liked the ladybug afterward.
She was worn out by the time we got to the pumpkins.

San Antonio, Part 2

Sorry I've been so behind on my posting lately. I started a new job recently and it's keeping me very busy. It's a great job but it definitely cuts into my free time.

While we were in San Antonio, we decided to take Michelle to SeaWorld. She wasn't as impressed as we were but she seemed to have a pretty good time. She loved the ice cream but hated the stuffed whale I bought her.

Hanging out with Mama by the dolphin pool.
Taking a stroll with Dada and Nana.
Checking out the parrot.
Shamu.

Enjoying the Shamu show.
Ready to go home at the end of the day.

Trip to Texas

We had a great trip to Texas. Michelle had a fabulous time. She loved being the center of attention and she really enjoyed Grandma and Grandpa's house. I have a ton of pictures so I'm going to do separate posts for the different activities.

The first big thing we did while in TX was to have Michelle baptized. It was really nice. Both families were there as well as some friends we hadn't seen in years. We had a reception at the hall next door to the church afterward.