More Fall Fun

On Saturday, Michael and I went with Andrew's family to Cooley's Farm (Strawberry Hill) to eat lunch and ride the hay ride. We went last year and had so much fun.

Michael and Maggie on the hay ride

The Hay Ride was a little different this year, but just as much fun. Michael thought he wanted to feed the cows, until he saw their giant tongues, and then had second thoughts. 

He quickly handed the cow food to me, and said, "Mama feed the cows!" He loved watching the cows, but did not want to get close to them.

Papa, Michael and Maggie checking out the cows

After feeding the big cows, we got to watch them feed a baby cow.

 Then it was time to play and pick a pumpkin.

Michael is loving pumpkins this year. Every time he sees a pumpkin, he points it out, and wants to hold it.

We had a fun day on Saturday, and look forward to going again next year.

Fun on the Farm

Yesterday, Jessica and I met up at Niven's Apple Farm for a fun afternoon on the farm. The kids had a great time, and the weather was perfect.

Lydia and Michael just love each other, and have such a fun time playing together.

They had so much fun on these tires. They bounced and bounced!

There were all kinds of animals there: A Cow, goats, llamas, a donkey, a pig and lots of chicken.

They wanted to climb in with Bubba the cow. 

Everything was a free, which we loved!

They had huge pumpkins, which the kids loved looking at.

 

Sweet Abby got in on some pumpkin fun too. 

They have a hayride, but it wasn't running while we were there. I know Michael would love that, so maybe we will have to go back. 

Farmer Katie and her little cow Michael

Finley's Blocks and Blanket

After Julie picked out her bedding, she decided pink and turquoise would be good colors for Finley's blanket and blocks.

Finley's Crib with bedding

Blocks, Blanket and hat

Blue Side with hat

Showing both sides

Close up of the hat.
I love these colors together!

Name Blocks

Close up of Blocks

 I love how the blocks, blanket and hat all turned out! The colors are so cute together. I hope Finley likes them. I'm so glad I finished them in time for Finley's arrival.

Finley Katie

Finley Kate
10/14/12

 So on Sunday, we were planning on going to the beach, since Michael loved looking at the Ocean when we were on vacation. Julie called us and said she was having contractions. Not really sure if it was the real thing or not, since she still had 3-4 weeks until her due date. We told her we would come over  to sit with her, until Steve got home from church. Well, while we were on our way, she called us back to say that her contractions were about 3 minutes apart, and once we got there, they were headed to the hospital, so we had to stay with Coleman at the house. They arrived at the hospital at 11:45 am and baby Finley made her debut at 12:30! Talk about fast!! We couldn't believe it! I am so excited that I was there and able to see the baby right after she was born!

Fun Weekend!

Michael and I spent this past weekend visiting friends near Charleston. We had such a fun time with Jennifer, Julie and Coleman. On Saturday, we went to the farm and had a ton of fun.

Michael and Coleman going through the hay bale maze

Michael running through the maze

Playing in the corn pit

Burying Michael in corn

on the hay ride

Coleman and Michael loved the hay ride

I tried so hard to get him to look at me, but he was too
 interested in everything going on behind me.

Loved the pumpkin

Cute little buddies

 On Sunday we were supposed to go to the beach, but our plans were interrupted by Miss Finley Kate. She wasn't supposed to arrive until November 4, but she had other plans. I am so glad I was down there so I could meet her. I'll post more about her tomorrow!

Our Vero Beach Vacation

Our vacation to Vero Beach was perfect! We had such a great time and were able to relax and just enjoy our time as a family.

We stayed at the Disney Vacation Club resort. This was our second time there. The last time we were here, in 2009, it rained all week long! We had much better weather this time.

We checked in on Saturday afternoon and went straight to the pool. There was a little pirate ship toddler play area, but Michael preferred the the big pool and the big water slide. 

Pirate Ship Fun!

Michael loved the Big Slide! He rode it more than any of us!

The ocean was way too rough for Michael to play in, but he loved to look at the ocean, and watch the big waves.

 We ate some wonderful meals on vacation. On Sunday morning we went to brunch buffer and we all ate our fill. On Monday evening was the pirate dinner with Goofy and Donald. Michael loved the characters from a distance, but once they got close, he got really shy. Of course, he does that with people he knows too. 

 We ate off property one night at Squid Lips. It was really good food, with a great view!

Saturday morning was Goofy's Breakfast buffet with Goofy and Donald.

We didn't do anything too exciting on vacation. It was just nice to get away and relax for 8 days!

Michael loved the playground!
He also loved the alligator and shark 

Mommy and Michael by the pool, Michael in front of the
DVC Resorts sign, Sunset at Squid Lips, Sun Rise over the Ocean,
Daddy and Michael in the pool

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