October Fun

The season is changing and as we say goodbye to summer, we welcome cooler weather with open arms.  Sawyer is enjoying hayrides, pumpkin patches, apple picking and our first fire in our wood burning stove.  It's neat to see him in his little footed pajamas and Anna has been helping me come up with ideas for his little scarecrow costume.  What a difference between this year and last year....he really takes part in things now!  Anna and I bought them both 'trick or threat' buckets yesterday from Target and we all laugh out loud when he yells "TREAT!"  instead of "trick or treat".  I'll leave you with an awesome picture Ron took today at Muscoot Farm.

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

This past weekend we took a trip an hour north to the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome.  My grandfather and dad  had taken me there several times when I was a kid and we wanted Anna to experience it.  Ron offered to stay home with the little man since he's not a friendly traveler (putting it mildly).  We enjoyed seeing planes and cars from the World War I and II era.  Anna's favorite part was when the threw toilet paper rolls out of the cockpit and then circled around to cut it with their propellers.  Here are some pictures of the day:

Uncle Ricky

This past Sunday, Ricky and Glara took Anna to NYC to the American Girl Doll store.  Anna had an amazing time and was treated to her first taxi ride, a rickshaw ride, pizza, candy, cupcakes and several items from the American Girl Doll store.  She came home very excited and can't wait to go back again!

2nd Grade

Oh the excitement!  2nd grade began today and Anna could. not. wait!  Up at 6:21...no need for any alarm clocks in this house!  New backpack, sneakers (did I mention they light up?), lunchbag, etc.....2nd grade, here we come!

History Repeats Itself

My dad sent me this picture last night with the following caption:

History really repeats, you at 7, Rick 1+, and Mom at 35.

Very true...

Growing Up

Anna celebrated her 7th birthday earlier this week and we enjoyed seeing family and friends for her special day.  She had been wanting Molly, one of the American Girl Dolls for a very long time and as you can see below, she was overjoyed to receive her!

We tried our hand at a rainbow birthday cake this year with cream cheese "cloud" frosting and were pretty happy with how it turned out.  

Here is a picture Ron took as the party was winding down.  I like looking at it as I see glimpses of what she will look like as a young woman.

Don't be fooled

Don't let this sweet, innocent picture of me fool you....I've made it my goal in life to drive my Mommy crazy! And guess what...it's working!