Monday, September 30, 2013

Picking Apples!

This weekend we went to the orchard for picking... Of course it just so happened to be the orchard's fall festival (so many people) and it was rather warm, which I was not happy about. BUT! we had fun and we got out of there with plenty of apples.

Jack found lots of good ones on the ground. 


It's close to a good picture.

Amelia thinks this is both a smiling face and one that's looking at the camera. I have far too many pictures with this face

my boys

Amelia apparently got tired of picking and starting trying to climb the trees




Heading back with a loaded down stroller


Friday, September 27, 2013

Five Things...

1. WE ARE OFFICIALLY OFF FORMULA!!! After months of expensive milk-free/soy-free formula, we finally found something that Jack will both eat and not have a reaction to... Coconut Milk. I tried soy, it took him awhile to adjust to the taste but seemed extra grumpy in the middle of the night. And since I don't want to deal with that any more than I have to, we switched. Here in a few more months we'll give dairy another shot. In the meantime, Nana found non-dairy cheese (yes, it sounds disgusting) so Jack had his first grilled cheese sandwich ever! Next up! coconut milk icecream!

2. We are all adjusting to living here with my parents. Only slightly annoying that I can't find half of my fall clothes or shoes. But some pros: DVR ... and I actually feel like we watch less tv with it now. Evening hot tub soaks, leaving to get ice cream with James once the kids are in bed.

3. We have seen some massive progress on the house this week! In just 3 days this place will be completely framed! Here are some pictures of the progress. We even took Amelia out there to see her new house. My nephew and BIL joined us too. BIL used to help build houses so it was nice to have a trained eye walking through with us.

 garage!

Right inside the front door! Look stairs are in! This was end of day two... 2nd floor almost complete

Our eat-in kitchen 

Checking out the view from the living room

Here we are checking out 2nd floor!

This picture is great! James is checking plans while Amelia and I talk about her new room

This was end of day one... and fuzzy (phone picture) But you get the idea. 

best friends and cousins!

We are very excited and have enjoyed watching the house go up! Now let's hope on a before thanksgiving move in date!

4. In less exciting news, I just chopped my long hair all off... It's liberating really. I just took back half of my morning. Ok, not really but it hasn't been this short in awhile.

5. We are fully enjoying our beginning of fall over here... crafts with kids, playing outside, homecoming parades, apple picking... Can't believe September is almost over! 


Thursday, September 19, 2013

Date Night

Once again, our local Chick-fil-A did a Daddy-daughter date night. And even those James can't even eat chicken, he took Amelia for another awesome night. And she still is talking about it.

They got their picture taken 

And got to take a 10 minute limo ride

of course, dinner... her favorite

Decorations, tableclothes... they got a bag of candy and gift cards, and she even got a flower. They really go all out. 

 We love Chick-fil-A!

Monday, September 16, 2013

Picture Post

Zoo Day!


Amelia's swimming like a jellyfish

our BIG boy watching the tiger
  
Picnic


A favorite exhibit of ours... look at all those birds!

taking a drive in Nana's car

being silly with Sis

Our 'So long' summer party! Swimming and Ice cream cones!

James and I got to go to the Colts game Sunday! too bad they lost

House Progress:
Doesn't look like much but all the foundation is in and framing should begin later this week!



Fall Crafts! (edible) finger painting


the messy aftermath