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Week 28 at Home: Fall Fun

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What a fun week we've had! We're embracing the fall season around here, even though it's not quite yet October. G informed us exactly when we went from summer to fall on Tuesday, according to the calendar. Good job, little guy!

On Sunday we headed to a local apple orchard. It was a different experience than what we've had in years past...no hay ride, no country store with fresh cider, no pumpkin picking, or playing on the playground. And you know what? That's 100% okay! We still had fun. We picked a whole bunch of different varieties of apples, plus we picked up some locally made apple BBQ sauce and some apple butter. And most importantly, we were able to get outside on a beautiful Sunday morning, and spend time together as a family. I made fresh applesauce this weekend to use the apples, and I'm hoping we can squeeze out some apple pancakes before the weekend is over.


Scott and I celebrated our 15th anniversary on Thursday. FIFTEEN YEARS! Whaaaat? I can't get over the fact that I've been with someone for that long (we've been together for 20 years total). I look at the life we've created and am very happy with the path that we have traveled together. Is it always easy? No. Do we agree on everything? Definitely not. But, somehow we make it work. I think we're a good balance for each other. I have joked with friends that Scott brings me back down to earth, while I lift him up a bit. And for us, it works great!




Ava and I made a very yummy new recipe for our anniversary dinner...roasted chicken and veggies. SO good! I'm loving this subscription to Raddish!



Scott brought me these beautiful flowers for our anniversary...plus a bag of candy that I've hidden and will not be sharing with the young people in this house. Ha!

Also to celebrate, Ava and I tried out the new local Jersey Mike's because I had heard so much about it. We were both really happy with our sandwiches (Ava wants to go back and just get some bread), but what had us laughing even more was how they wrote my name on my sandwich. Someone has a sense of humor!

Both Ava and G had great weeks at school. I think we've settled into a good routine for this school year. It's certainly not as chaotic as it was in the spring. Everything is very well organized, and G is getting more independent on working on his lessons without me. I still have to help him about 60% of the time, but at least I get 40% of my time back to focus on my work! WIN-WIN!


I am so impressed by G's Lego skills. He built this ship with pieces that actually fire. As I watch him build things, I'm thinking we definitely have a kid with an interest in STEM learning. 


Not sure why he put Puppy in a jar, but it made me laugh.

I started to cut down all of the plants for the fall/winter season, and put out all of our decor last weekend. Halloween costumes have been purchased, and we're making plans for a bonfire in the driveway on Halloween night with the neighbors. That way the kids can still have fun, and if other kids come by asking for treats, it'll be a safer environment. Fun times ahead - and we can't wait!

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