Fall Kick Off

So have I mentioned how much I LOVE fall!  I know I am repeating myself, the ever broken record.   And although most are mourning the loss of summer, I can honestly say that if the temperature is going to be above 70, that's when I get a little sad. 

So there could be no better way to kick off the autumn season than a trip to the cider mill!

It was a chilly fall day, but we picked mini pumpkins, feed the animals, and had cider & donuts (Carly's favorite part of the day!  My little donut hog scarfed two and still wanted more!) 

Then Carly and her cousin Morgan let loose on the playground! (Cousin Sammie joined in too!)

It was a wonderful day! 



What a character!



This weekend, my niece Sammie stayed with us too!  We had fun!  And when I look at Sammie, I can only hope that Carly grows up to be just as strong, confident and beautiful!

Time flies!  Everyone told me it would, and they were right.  This picture just pulls at my heart strings, because Carly looks so much older.  Stride for stride with her big cousin (who wasn't so big too long ago!).

It was a lovely fall weekend.  A perfect start to a magical Halloween season.  Our house was officially and completely transformed for the season today, but it could always use a little more.  I think a trip to Michaels will be in the future, as well as some crafting!  And it looks like my girl wants to be a cat now for Halloween...so some costume making will be in the works as well.  I can't wait!

I love fall!

P.S.  Baby Berry is due May 17, 2011!  Dr. Kaplan says all looks good!  Next appointment will be Oct. 25th!