Fall

Better late than never, here are photos from October of Benjamin and Abby. I can’t believe I got so far behind!

Jeremy took the two kids to the Renaissance Festival while I attended a women’s retreat a few weeks ago. They had a lot of fun, and for weeks, Benjamin asked everyone he met if they went too.

Benjamin and Abby got to meet Curious George at the library, and they thought that was super cool. It melted my heart to see Benjamin throw his arms around his most favorite book and television character of all time. I think Curious George even beats out Thomas.

Benjamin’s preschool class went on a farm tour, and Benjamin got to feed a cow and a donkey. Then, we picked out a pumpkin, which we later baked into our pumpkin bread.

The kids helped us rake leaves one day. It seems like Fall happened so quickly, the leaves fell and then there was snow! We didn’t get much of a chance to enjoy them.

We roasted marshmallows at the Ellis family’s house.

We had an ooey gooey mad science program for Recharge! this month. I demonstrated color changing, and Jeremy blew up a 2-liter of pop using Mentos.

We went to the Bluffton Fall Festival too. Benjamin spent time with Great Grandma Hilty, Grandpa Hilty, Papa and Grandma Jan!

It appears I am going to have to switch computers to find the rest of my photos. So, to be continued.

Apple Picking!

I just love having such a talented mother-in-law, who can capture such special moments with Abby and Benjamin! This photo session started off a bit rough. Abby wasn't cooperative AT ALL! She needed a nap, and she was cutting her canine teeth. So, we focused on Benjamin. He LOVED the attention. 

Abby decided to join in after a little while. Her attitude often is, "Anything he can do, I can do better." 

And, we may have strategically placed a pacifier on the top rung...

Abby took a nap, and we changed Benjamin's shirt for an old-fashion "back to school" look that Jan needed for some promotional materials. Abby was in a much better mood, and Benjamin was willing to cooperate with the promise of a chocolate milkshake.

Jan had to Photoshop the photos, because two days prior, Abby fell flat on her face and skinned her nose. See exhibit A:

Benjamin tried to make Abby keep her bow in her hair. She thought it was a delightful game!

 I had to make do with 2T pants for Benjamin. Clearly, he has outgrown them. 

We left with a LOT Of apples. I spent an entire week freezing and canning them. It is such a blessing to have access to so many apple, pear and peach trees. Thanks Aunt Keri and Aunt Rachel!