Every year when this time rolls around, it's all I can do to not stop the car and make my boys pose in front of every beautiful colored tree I see. Seriously.
And one of my proudest parenting moments yet? A couple weeks ago on our walk, Cole spied a gorgeous maple tree with brilliant red leaves. He paused on the sidewalk and said to me, "MAMA, I THINK WE SHOULD JUST STAY HERE AND LOOK AT THIS BEAUTIFUL TREE FOR A WHILE."
Why, yes, my son. Let's do that. Let's make sure to slow down and appreciate the beauty around us.
We made our annual Pumpkin Patch trip with some of our closest friends this year - there's nothing more fun than having all our kids run around and play together!
Cole was a huge fan of the tractors:
Petting zoo!
Our friends, the Pepins!
Cole's favorite part might have been the wheelbarrow - he wasn't always very successful pulling it along the uneven ground, but he had a great time trying!
Markie, Kadance, and Baby Inara:
Hay Ride!
The whole crew, such a great time!
Face painting - Cole is an old pro at these now!
Cole is seriously the cheesiest, most old man photo poser in the whole world:
Turning the cider press, then sampling fresh cider:
And to top the day off...pony rides!
Such a fun, busy time of year!
No words for these photos today...I just adore this little face!
