Monday, October 13, 2008

apples, pumpkins, doughnuts and cider...

It must be October!

Last week we spent our day at the Kimmel Apple Orchard. What a fantastic day trip and a "true to life" apple orchard. Miles of lush apple trees with so many varieties to choose from. First, the hayrack ride and apple pickin'. Then pumpkins. Next, doughnuts and fresh apple cider. Fall is here, yet the weather was unbelievably perfect. I was craving a day to be spent outdoors and with my family. I needed a day to reconnect and love them up! I needed a day to just "be" with each one of them. From morning till night we played. This is just a sampling of our day. These simple memories bring a smile to my face.

12 comments:

Jen Giorgis said...

Oh looks like it was such a fabulous day. I have been wanting to go and do that as well. Now it is so cold!

I am loving your pictures. Are you using your new camera?

Jeanne said...

Honey, I just love the new blog page.....it is gorgeous!!! You are so talented...will you design my Christmas card???? The apple orchard looked like sooo much fun!!! I love fall!!! Give the kids a huge hug and kiss for me!!!! XO,Gigi

texasangie said...

Looks like soooo much fun! As usual, the pictures are great! I LOVE your new blog look!!

Fujitales said...

Sooo cute - I love your new template and header - glad I could help, although it feels like I'm the blind leading the blind!

Fun day at the apple orchard! I have got to get my blog updated, I'm such a slacker!

Brezack Family said...

Love Love the new Blog look! But the pictures...they are priceless. The whole day looks priceless.
Such an amazing family...let's crop soon.
Love Jill

doug said...

WOW you've got my favorite stuff all together. AVEE is so excited to have found an apple AND a donut. ELLIE is such a big girl now, she has actually dented that big pumpkin. ZEE must have needed Daddy's help to lift that other BIG one. GREAT shot of YOU and the smiling boy. I sort of miss THE TATTLE TALES as a header since that was such a great name, but for sure your blog's new home page is excellent, you're the best.
LOVE, papa

Fujitales said...

I did wonder about "can" lover, but knew what you meant!! I'm horrible at proofreading what I write - I always misspell something!

grandma said...

Laurie, your new blog page is so fantastic. The kids are so happy. Each picture, I am sure will be a special memory. The days just go by to fast. Happy, happy kids having so much fun together, as a family. Give the kids a bug hug and kiss from G&G. We miss you.
Love, Grandma

Trinity said...

Hey! I want to go pick apples! ;) This looks like the funnest outing -- what a fun mom. You will have to tell me more about this place. And I LOVE that last picture of your and Zach. What a treasure.

fabulous5fentons said...

you are truly the best mom - your kidos are so lucky! I love the new header - will you teach me? can't wait for the weekend - I hope it is the uplift we all need!

Anonymous said...

More pictures of Jeff please !!!
He is the man!!!

Mercer Family said...

I love this last picture of you and Zach! So sweet! Your family does an awesome job of creating memories! We sure wish we had you around!