Apple Orchard

 

Once she had a hold of those two apples she wouldn't let go...for almost our entire visit at the orchard. Double fisting apples. She'd alternate which apple she would bite.

 

Tavin had fun picking apples with Grandpa Jerry!

 

Yummy apples!

 

Grandpa Jerry and Tavin having some apple too!

 

Sitting on the trailer enjoying our apples.

 

When we got back to the main entrance we shared some freshly made kettle corn...we visited some ponies, goats, sheep, ducks and donkeys. Grandpa almost convinced Tavin to ride a pony.... but once Tavin got on the pony he said, "Uh uh."

 

We had a great time at the orchard, thanks Grandpa!

Other fun pics

 

 

Our 5 year anniversary. Date night!

 

 

Tea time in Tea. Matilda loves to sit on the table.

 

 

Train ride at the zoo. The boys look so cool.

 

 

Tavin by the ducks, one of his favorite animals at the zoo. (Go figure)

 

 

Matilda deciding whether or not she can climb the statue.

 

 

One of the playground areas at our apartment. The kids love it!

(Always covered in sand after, of course.)

 

 

Tavin in action.

 

 

Tavin walking up the slide.

 

 

Matilda making sure she is good and covered with sand.

 

 

Tavin is having fun climbing!

Visit with Great Grandma

 

Munching on a cookie. He has more cookies at Great Grandma's in one day than he normally does in one month!

 

Matilda showing off her pretty dress and her fancy walking skills.

 

Oops! Weeeeeee!

Happy Birthday to Mom!

 

It was a great birthday for Mom! Tavin, Matilda and I went to Hy-vee for cupcakes - Yum! Then we went to the zoo...both at Tavin's request but it all sounded good to me and Matilda. We spent most of our time feeding the ducks and goats, Tavin's favorite. (If you listen closely you will hear Tavin say, "Happy Birthday, Mommy." What a sweetheart!)

 

 

This tiger is usually rather difficult to see, he tends to hide on the other side of the rocks. Today he made a special, close-up appearance...it seemed just for us.

 

Family photos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aunt Heidi met us at the park to take some family photos.

The kids just wanted to run around with their cousins.

Someday will be able to have some family photos taken without holding our children down.

 

Milestone photos

 

Our almost three year old! Isn't he sweet?! He is such a big boy! )-':

 

Our one year old! Where did the year go? Taking photos of the kids at the park was very challenging! They were having way too much fun to even look in my general direction. It is amazing that I was able to get any photos at all. They are always on the move and they are quick!

 

 

Happy Birthday, Matilda!

 

Peek a boo!

 

One of her favorite things to do - get into the cupboard and pull out all the sippy cups.

 

 

 

Charlie & Lola cake made by Aunt Heidi. Yum!

 

The balloons are still around and are great fun!

 

That old school rotary telephone was a hit! All the kids wanted to play with it. Go figure!

 

Raina and Piper thought the bunny ears were a much needed accessory to go with the tutu.

 

 

 

Matilda is a very busy girl! She definitely has walking figured out! She was so darn cute wearing her little tutu. We had a great time celebrating her first birthday. Tavin had fun too and enjoyed the cake!