Apple Picking!

We had an awesome playdate this morning at our favorite farm to play, visit the animals, and pick some delicious fruit! I have only ever been on weekends when they are busy so this was an entirely different experience. It was even better than usual! We had a chance ti meet and chat with the owner, he gave us a ride around on a fancy new jeep type vehicle, we played with their new chocolate lab named Mocha, and had free reign of the farm! It was fun to catch up with good friends while playing and enjoying the beautiful weather (after three days of yucky weather). Gavin had such a good time that even almost 3 hours there, he desparately wanted to go back after his nap. I forgot the Canon and generally forgot to take pictures but I did snap a few on my phone. 

We can't wait to go back in a few weeks for more apples and to pick out pumpkins for Halloween!

Hey! There is a Baby in There!

Dane was playing in the kitchen while I started dinner and Gavin napped and he found his reflection in the over door (please ignore the dirty window, I have yet to find anything to completely clean off what manages to find its way on there while things bake). He was so excited. He was banging on the door and babbling up a storm! So. Much. Fun!

Sharing...

Is caring! Dane loves to share whatever he happens to be holding and enjoying. If it is a toy/teething item he will gladly look at you, smile, and then try to shove it in your mouth for you to try it out. He does this with food as well. Last night while I was making dinner, Gavin and Dane were snacking on carrots and cucumbers (both favorites of theirs, we go through an insane amount of them every week). Gavin pulled his chair up to Dane in the high chair and Dane was more than happy to share with Gavin. Gavin would ask for him to share (although Dane doesn't really know what he is saying yet, it is really sweet Gavin wants to play and eat with Dane), Dane would then try to put the carrot or cucumber in Gavin's mouth. When they were out, Gavin came looking for more to share with Dane.

It was great and occupied them both for maybe 5 minutes so I could finish up dinner (and it kept Gavin out of trouble for a few minutes). I am glad I caught it with my phone because it was really cute, even though it was short lived!

Ready for Fall...

But Gavin is not. He is excited for the things we talk about doing in the coming months like jumping in piles of leaves, apple and pumpkin picking, Halloween, birthdays, and all the other awesome things about the end of the year. However, he is not ready to let summer and playing in the water and pool go. Today, despite the low 70 degree (beautiful) weather, Gavin insisted on wearing a swimming suit to play outside. He wanted to fill up his pool, put the sprinkler on, and cut grass.

At least cutting grass makes sense. Dane loved watching from Gavin's truck and Gavin loved helping daddy cut grass.

I am ready for all things fall, especially the cooler night weather killing all the mosquitoes so it will be more enjoyable outside! Plus it is the only.time of year we can truly enjoy the windows being open. Add to that the awesome baking, cooking, colors, holidays, and football. What isn't there to love about fall!