Bloomsbury Farms

10/7/09

One of our favorite places to go in the fall is Bloomsbury Farms. They have so many fun activities for the kids!

They have a huge jumping pillow at Bloomsbury Farms. I think the kids could have jumped for hours!

They also have some farm animals. I think the kids liked the goats and the cows the best.

Cainan

10/5/09

Introducing our newest nephew...Cainan Bartlett!

What a sweet boy! We are so excited to have a new cousin in the family! We love you, Cainan!

First Snow

9/27/09

We had our first snow today, so the kids wanted to go outside to play in it.
They decided that they needed to clean everything outside, so they dusted the slide, swings, and sandbox. They also liked to "make tracks" in the snow and follow their footprints.

Lipstick

9/26/09

Applesauce

9/25/09

The kids helped me make applesauce this year, and they actually HELPED! I was so proud of these kids. They helped me for several hours, and I never had to relieve them of their jobs. I basically spent the day cutting and boiling the apples while they turned the crank and mashed the apples into the Squeezo Strainer. Zach thought he was helping, too. I gave him a spoon, and he stirred the applesauce once it was in the bowl.

Thanks for the help, kids!

Niabi Zoo

9/6/09

We decided to take the kids to the Niabe Zoo for the day, and we had a great time!

We spent a lot of time at the swan/duck area. The kids were so excited, and a little afraid, to feed them. They spent a lot of time trying to get up the courage to let the swans eat out of their hands.






This turtle was close to the edge of the cage, so the kids got to pet it. The were a bit nervous at first, but didn't want to leave after they started petting it!

First Day of School

9/16/09

Hannah is taking some classes through the Marion Home School Assistance Program, and today is her first day of class! She is taking some unit studies and a gym and swim class. I just can't believe my baby is old enough to take kindergarten classes!