Today we took the kids to an apple orchard and farm for some family fun before it gets cold this week! First we had a lovely lunch at none other than McDonald's (figured it would be cheaper than where we were going) and then off to Robbinette's! Who should we run into
right away but the Valentas - some of our most favorite and beloved friends! It was nice because then we both we able to take pics of each others families with everybody in them! We said goodbye to them and then... looked at big pumpkins, played on the wagon slide, ate warm homemade doughnuts and fresh apple cider
, also saw how they made cider and doughnuts, bought half a peck of apples and some fresh kettle corn and finally made it to the car to go back home! Whew! The girls had a great time and we did too - you know, I had so much work I needed to get done at home today, but that will always be waiting for me. My family comes first and I wasn't going to waste a beautiful day inside cleaning (like I do every day!). I love my kids and my hubby and thank God for how He has blessed. It truly was a great day!
Grace, Maddie & I continued our annual tradition by carving the family pumpkin tonight. Grace scooped out the guts for all of 2 minutes until she realized her hands were goopy. She then washed up quickly and went over to start drawing. Maddie however kept coming back for more-- I had to make her stop, she loved digging in up to her arm pits.
Top picture is done w/ a long exposure zooming out while the shutter's open. Bottom picture is done with long exposure zooming in while the shutter is open. I like the "ghost" effect of the top and the popping eyes of the bottom.
Today we took the kids to an apple orchard and farm for some family fun before it gets cold this week! First we had a lovely lunch at none other than McDonald's (figured it would be cheaper than where we were going) and then off to Robbinette's! Who should we run into 
right away but the Valentas - some of our most favorite and beloved friends! It was nice because then we both we able to take pics of each others families with everybody in them! We said goodbye to them and then... looked at big pumpkins, played on the wagon slide, ate warm homemade doughnuts and fresh apple cider
, also saw how they made cider and doughnuts, bought half a peck of apples and some fresh kettle corn and finally made it to the car to go back home! Whew! The girls had a great time and we did too - you know, I had so much work I needed to get done at home today, but that will always be waiting for me. My family comes first and I wasn't going to waste a beautiful day inside cleaning (like I do every day!). I love my kids and my hubby and thank God for how He has blessed. It truly was a great day!
