Homestead 2011

Riding the Pumpkin tractor (that we waited in line for 20 minutes to ride)
Brody's favorite ride...we should have just gone to Toys R Us!

Pumpkin patch

We went to Homestead with the Hardick/Panetta household a few weeks ago to get our pumpkins. Of course we picked the BUSIEST day of the season. We only lasted an hour before we went home and played. Too hot and too busy = cranky parents...Brody and Alison had a blast of course!

New Updates

Cookie Face

The month of October was SUPER busy for us! We had a wedding, two trips to Rhode Island, and life in general! The kids seem to keep us laughing though through all of the busy times. Alison has finally decided to walk (it only took her 16 months!). She simply stood up and walked across the room and there was no looking back. I, of course, am so happy because she can finally wear all of the cute dresses we have for her (they get caught when she crawls usually). Brody has been a rock star with soccer. He has scored goals during scrimmages and practice and loves playing in the front yard. He has also asked Santa for soccer goals so I am guessing this is going to be the beginning of a looooong 15 years of not sleeping in on the weekends so I can stand in the freezing cold to watch him play. On Friday nights we have been going to Broadneck High School Football games (I get us all in for free because I work in the school system) for the first half with Brody and Alison. They absolutely LOVE it! He can't stop talking about going to Navy Games or basically anything that involves sporting events. Too bad he's not into watching them at home:)

Walking Around

FINALLY, Ali has decided to start to walk....finally...She just stood up in the middle of the floor by herself and walked about 5 steps. Too funny!

Our New Playhouse

Poppin' out the top
Mom?

Don't mind the hair, it was a long day of playing!

We bought the kids a cardboard playhouse (and you would have thought that it would cost $500). The 2 of them were hilariously laughing at each other as they popped out the window and door. Too funny!

Schartner Farms

SO MANY PUMPKINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Zonked out

Alpaca encounter at the farm (even though he kept calling them camels)

I think Ali feel asleep 5 minutes after this

Hayride with Auntie and Meg

We made a quick trip up to Rhode Island for Mimi's birthday and unfortunately a funeral. We had one free morning and we were able to give the kids a little while to enjoy themselves outside. Brody LOVED all of the tractors (as usual) while Ali fell asleep!

4 Wheelin'

Oh Boy! I think we have a red neck country girl on our hands! She pushed the button on and off so quickly that I'm suprised she didn't get whip-lash.

Oktober Fest West Annapolis

The whole family braved the chilly weather a few weeks ago and headed to a street festival in West Annapolis for the day. The kids enjoyed bounce houses and games; while we enjoyed delicious food and beer. We even got to see Elmo!