Fall Family Fun

 We had a fun day at the apple orchard today!  First, we checked out the pumpkins and hay bales . . .

 Then we took a horse and wagon ride out to the orchard and picked some great apples!

 After the orchard we decided to head downtown to the International Fall Festival.  The kids loved feeding the animals.  Macie said, "Oh hi, goats!  What are you doing here?"

 The kids got to ride ponies and jump in the bouncy house too!

It was such a fun and relaxing day!  Michelle, Victor, and Grandma Mary joined us too :)

Macie Sings the Veggie Tales Theme Song

Here is Macie singing the theme song to Veggie Tales.  My favorite part is "Have we got a show for you!" 

The top "take" shows her performing the first part.  Then, after a costume change she finishes below :)

Here are the real lyrics if you're interested:

Bob: If you like to talk to tomatoes
If a squash can make you smile
If you like to waltz with potatoes
Up and down the produce aisle...
Have we got a show for you!
All: VeggieTales, VeggieTales, VeggieTales, VeggieTales,
VeggieTales, VeggieTales, VeggieTales, VeggieTales!
Bob: Broccoli! Celery! Gotta be
All: VeggieTales!
Junior: Lima beans! Collard greens! Peachy keen!
All: VeggieTales!
Larry: Cauliflower! Sweet and sour! Half and hour!
All: VeggieTales!
All: There's never-ever-ever-ever-ever been a show like VeggieTales!
There's never-ever-ever-ever-ever been a show like VeggieTales!
It's time for VeggieTales! 

PS - we're not huge Veggie Tales fanatics or anything . . . we rented a Silly Songs video from the library this week, and it has quickly tied with Bob the Builder as Macie's favorite!

Macie's First Day of Preschool!

 Macie, mommy, and daddy went to "come and see" day at her preschool today.  It was super fun!  She had to bring Bob the Builder with her . . .

 She had fun exploring all the toys . . .

 and Jasper the bunny.

 Her teacher is so nice!

 Her school is so close, we can walk there!  On the way home we had to stop and smell the flowers :)

Labor Day Weekend At Holcombe

 A highlight of going to Holcombe is riding the golf cart!

 Victor and Aunt Michelle were with us!  We had so much fun!

 It was  a cold, rainy day - so Grandma Mary led us in a fun activity - making masks out of paper plates :)

 We also love climbing the big tree and going for boat rides.  What a fun day at the lake!

First Day of School

 Ethan started 4K at Eleva-Strum today!  He was so excited the whole way to school.  Every time I peeked in on him throughout the morning he had a huge smile on his face.  I was so proud of him!

 Macie was excited to get back into her routine of going to daycare at Candace's house!  These are two happy kiddos - especially since these pictures were taken at 7:00 AM!

 Once we got to school, Ethan got right to work reading a book.  Here he is with his teacher, Mr. Aaron.  I LOVE the expression on his face in this picture - like - "I'm not too sure about this." But like I said, he had a fantastic first day!