smoothie time

I (we) got a new blender recently and the kids have been loving making smoothies. The big boys each make their own recipe and then share it with the little ones. It is so exciting for them.

first snow

Oh, how quickly the weather changes. Yesterday we had SNOW! A good amount too. Harkin was  out and about having a great time! We might even get some more tonight!

sunday smiles

big horse

Landon has been riding again this fall and has a new teacher and has improved so much that he has moved onto a much bigger horse. His name is Maverick and he is quite huge. Makes Mama a little nervous but Landon is so at home and happy on the horse and in the barn. The weather has been so nice this fall that he has been able to be in the outside ring many days which makes it easier for us to watch him. No chance of the littles spooking the horse while inside.

apple picking

We tried a new to us farm this year. We only picked a 1/2 bushel this time, which was good for snacking and making a few pies. We hope to go again so we can make applesauce. ( I got a new gadget for helping the process). Everyone had fun and worked together to get the good apples.

a little tea anyone?

We are all in the midst of our first autumn colds. It was a good afternoon to stay home and inside. The temps were a bit cold today. Harkin and Issabelle thought it was a perfect time for a tea party. Anyone care to join them?

It was such fun listening to them get it all ready. I was sad that I had to interrupt them to go to a soccer game, but that is our life at the moment. Only a few more games left however.
They left everything out for tomorrow morning when they will begin again.