FALL 2011
I have been so very far behind this year on uploading pictures and updating my blog. So many things, so many memories to share, so little time at the end of the day. We have had a very fun Fall 2011. We kicked off the Fall Season- this September at Kinschs Autumn Fest in Palatine where we met Jackie and her boys (The Kreuzers- Jackie, Ryan (3 yrs) and Alex (1 yr)- it was a really small Fall Festival, yet it was super cute. They had a train ride through the "haunted" trail, they had a giant tractor, bounce houses, petting zoo, corn maze, pumpkins, and fall treats...it was a chilly day, yet a great way to spend it with friends as we got in the Fall Spirit.
Another day, we decided it was finally time to visit Daddy and Grandpa at work in the city. Yes, Mommy and the kids made our way to the city by car all by ourselves- parked, walked, and made it with a double stroller in the busy financial district on a chilly day. We really enjoyed our day; however. It was great seeing their "new" (2-years- haven't even been there yet!!!!) office at the Harris Building. We received a nice tour, chatted with Daddy's coworkers, spent time with Pa, had lunch, and made our way back. Jacob had a fantastic time. He really made his way right at home while at the office. He pulled up a chair, picked up a phone, and almost made his 1st trade!!!! (LOL) He also walked around collecting candy, bobble head dolls of employees, and giving people high-fives. For Jake, it was a successful day at the office!
Since our Big City Visit, we have been enjoying our time in the 'Burbs this Fall Season- loving the changing colors, the pumpkin farms, apple orchards, and time with friends. We kicked off our annual Fall trip to Goebberts with the whole gang (us + 5 other families). It was another crowded (and VERY HOT) Saturday. We enjoyed our time with great friends and a great annual Pumpkin event. One of the funnier parts of the day consisted of 2 really cute, chubby 1/2 naked babies: Emerson and Avery (St.Leger)- the girls needed to cool off: so what did we do? Just took off their shirts- they simply sported their skirts- topless...super cute, super cool- they needed to cool down; though it may have been October, it was in the upper 90s. Fun times had by all.
Another Fall Saturday, Daddy had an idea- he wanted to make a "family day" to an Apple Orchard out in Hebron, Illinois (SO FAR AWAY!!!!! IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE)- it was pretty fantastic. Acres and acres of orchards, a pumpkin farm that seemed to go on forever, sweet Fall store filled with all sorts of jellies and jams, donuts, and bread. The other end of the farm consisted of a family-fun area: a carousal, giant teepee, giant doll houses, play/climb trains, tractors, etc. It was really fun. I haven't been apple picking since I was a kid- and we had a really great time. Jacob was in apple heaven. He ate so many apples that day and had the time of his life. By the end of the day, both kids passed out in the car - our very LONG ride home.
Halloween 2011 - NEXT
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