September Fun....

Caden has started 1st grade and Addie is in her last year of preschool. Hard to believe they are 4 and 6 years old already. We had today off from school for Rosh Hashanah, so I decided to enjoy the fall-like day and go apple picking at Silverman's Farm. We enjoyed feeding the animals, playing in a corn pit, taking a tractor ride, and picking apples and peaches. It was a great way to spend a day off from school. We are all doing great and feeling blessed. I am certainly looking forward to the fall weather ahead and watching the leaves change. This is my favorite time of year. I love to see the beauty of New England during this time of year. I hope you get to enjoy it, too! 

 Pretending to get along :-) 

 Corn, corn, everywhere! 

 Our pickings....

 Caden's first day of 1st grade at FCDS

 Caden enjoying the ride up to the apples. I think he was more excited about the big tractor than getting the apples :-) 

 Feeding the animals (above). Happy birthday to my fabulous mom (below). Last week I enjoyed a girls' night out to celebrate with her and my Aunt Theresa and cousin Kim. It was great to have some quality time together. Love ya mom! 

Poconos Trip August 3-10, 2013

We had a great time at the Lake Naomi Club Poconos house we rented this summer. It was a relaxing week with lots of beach time, fishing time, family time, and some shopping, too! Here are just a few pics from our fun.

 The boys taking the kayak out to fish

 Finally a family shot that is somewhat decent :-)

 Daddy with his little princess

 Caden enjoying the loft balcony in our rental house

 Auntie Kara and I getting an arm workout!

 Gampy Mark and Caden watching the boats go by and dreaming of owning a lake house some day. Note their matching shoes :-)

 My little man....even though he is growing up.

Building sandcastles in the sun

And outlet shopping on a rainy day!

Happy 10th Wedding Anniversary!

Can't believe it has been 10 years since Jason and I were married! Crazy to think about how fast time goes by. The crazier thing is that we have been together for almost 18 years, which is more than half of my life :-) Yikes! I am feeling blessed to have a partner in my life to have by my side through thick and thin. We have had our ups and downs, but have persevered through it all and built a marriage strong as a rock. Thanks to all the family and friends that have supported us along the way. 

Photos Taken by Robert Norman Photography. He is fabulous if you are looking for a photographer!! 

http://www.norman-photography.com/

Holiday Fun - A Little Late :-)

 Another Christmas party at HFC #3. The kids continue to love watching Santa arrive on the fire truck.

 One year Addie might detach from my hip and sit on Santa's lap.

 Cookie baking time at the Mitchell House!

 Christmas Eve at our house - our favorite night of the year :-)

 Honoring the 26 lives lost in Newtown on December 14, 2012. We lit the candles on Christmas Eve night. Ironically, we all went inside and when we came out later, 6 of the candles had blown out - the same number of adults that lost their lives. The rest of the candles stayed lit for a while after that. This Christmas, we were more grateful than ever to have our children by our side to celebrate. May God bless those families affected by this horrible tragedy. May He also help us find more peace in this world.

 Showing Molly some Christmas love...

 Decorating gingerbread houses - our annual tradition with Grandma Nancy. Not sure who ate more candy that night - Addie or Alexa?

 Presents, presents, and more presents.

So I am a little late in uploading the holiday pictures this year :-) We hope everyone had a joyous holiday season and that 2013 is off to a great start for you, too. The kids are growing fast. We have escaped the flu season so far. The groundhog has determined spring is coming soon. So we are all happy for that! Hope you enjoy a glimpse of our holidays.