The Great Jack 'OLantern Blaze

After a fun filled day picking apples and pumpkins we headed down to the The Blaze in Hudson Valley, NY. We had a few friends go last year but it was sold out before we could make it there. It was so worth it! It was one of the coolest halloween things I have ever seen. There had to be over 5000 pumpkins there all hand carved. I tried to get some pictures but they really don't do it justice.   There were sections of different types of animals-cats, dinosaurs, butterflies, graveyards, flowers, and intricate carvings.  It was amazing. Andrew really liked it except some of the spooky music. Ryan just kept saying "dis pooky-oooo"

                                              This was our favorite-the grandfather clock.

This was one tired monkey when we got home. We couldn't even get him off the floor!

Pumpkin and Apple Picking

We headed out of the city to go apple picking and find some tiny little pumpkins (the big ones are just ridiculously expensive!) We went to a place called Fish Kill Farms in Fishkill, NY. Our friends Mary, Dennis and Quinn went with us for a day o' fun. The boys were all so cute and gobbled up lots of apples. They had a bounce house, some yummy homemade donuts, and a few bunnies we got to feed. It was a fun day out!

                                                        Basically as big as a pumpkin!!

This picture was taken right before Andrew's first bee sting under his eyebrow. Lots of screaming and some puffiness the next day, but at least he isn't allergic!

So long baby curls:(

Andrew was getting a much needed haircut when the hairdresser asked if she could fix Ryan's up a little so he didn't look like a girl. I really didn't think he would let her, nor did I know if I was ready to lose those girly locks. But, he did-he got his first haircut at 2 years 10 months:(

It looks super cute and he looks like a different little boy. I have yet to get a really good picture of the actual cut yet, but here are a few attempts-

 Ryan and River at Ikea. The fun outings you get to take when you live in the city!

Quick Trip to MD

We spent an entire 46 hours back home last weekend.  It was so crazy fast it was ridiculous. But, we got to visit with neighbors, go to dinner with the Schanbergers and Mindels, play at Grammy and Papa's house, play with the Kelly's, go to Kendall's birthday party, spend time with Nancy and Steve, celebrate a late 21st for Uncle Pat, all get cleanings at the dentist and get the van maintenance done. I would call that a successful short trip!

                                                  Happy 5th Birthday Kendall!!

Fun all around

This is a picture of Andrew struggling to do a sit-up at gymnastics. Please don't tell anyone his mother is a personal trainer:)

 His new October self-portrait

 Mom is having a baby. You are my favorite mom in the world. Love, Andrew-love, love, love...

 Ryan falling back asleep on me on the couch one morning, just crossing ankles

Go Orioles and Ravens!! The O's almost pulled one out!!

Clowning around after gymnastics with friend Henry

 Lots of roughhousing with friend Skyler and his brother River.

 Ryan's friend Olivia coming to play before Child's Play