Farm time

With fall comes festivals.

We've attended two farm festivals and both were cute in their own way.

We went to Terhune Orchards in Princeton, NJ, and it was so picturesque. They had a little bit of everything to keep the whole family happy.

We of course had to go to the pony/miniature horse riding area for Madeline.

Following our big purchase of candy and caramel apples, the group headed to the Corn Maze.

Of course we had to do a hay ride to the pumpkin patch.

(not hayride just a cute tractor, didn't get any photos of the actual hayride)

After picking out our pumpkins we painted them.

On our way out of the festival we stopped in the store, where we couldn't refuse the pie, cider and apple butter.


The kid's and I went to Wightman Farm in Morristown for Mason's field trip. It was a simpler set up, but had a great home made playground for the kids.


We started on a hayride all the way around the farm, ending in the pumpkin patch.

Picked our pumpkins and went over for snack.

(Cut out the other two cute kids since this is public)

What did we have? A doughnut and apple cider! The kids then got to play on a playground that included a hay maze, tunnels, haystack slide etc.


I am sure we find a few more festivals to go to.... until then we will enjoy our delicious apple butter!

Cold Weather Newbie

So many people will laugh at me but I am sort of freaking out with this whole winter wardrobe thing. I know it should be common sense as to what I should dress my kids and myself in for the cold weather but I've come to find out I am absolutely clueless.




We did get the kids some great coats which represent their style. Madeline's is a bright pink and ruffles, like the rest of her wardrobe.Mason is all about that neon yellow/green color, so this coat was definitely meant for him. It also has another light weight jacket that can be weather proof or a fleece.

But I still need HELP! So give me your best tips for staying warm. Favorite winter must haves, stores you recommend for good quality winter products and so on.

We need:
Hats
Scarfs
Gloves
Shoes/boots
Long johns
Sweaters
Coats
Snow pants
etc.

My list is getting longer and longer the more I realize we have nothing to keep us warm and dry.

My family is amazing

Well we made it through back to school season!

New to this year-
Mason started 1st grade.
His school has uniforms, and boy does it make it easy getting him ready in the morning.
He is learning Spanish, which is new to him.


Madeline started ballet. She is loving it, but took her a few classes to warm up to it completely.
We've attended a few meetup playgroups which has helped us meet a few new people.


Matt is doing amazing at his job, he officially was promoted from assistant director to director today. Director of what? I will have to ask him again for the official title, but YAY MATT!

I convinced Matt and the kids to go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art last weekend, not only one day but TWO DAYS at the Met!

I haven't uploaded our photos from the Met but when I do I will do a whole blog about it of course!

Thinking of my Tallahassee family right now, my uncle Bruce is in the hospital and hoping he is okay. XOXO to everyone!