The little Fall Festival was free to the public - right in our price range - and had all kinds of family-fun activities from pony rides to a goat petting zoo (don't pet the one that was head-butting the kids -- for serious. lol.), and a pumpkin decorating area with free pumpkins, oh and also a playground and a barrel-seat train ride pulled behind a tractor (Rachael bowed out) and a large wagon hayride (we all bowed out). Wonderful few hours of fun and smiles. Poor Rachael was still recovering from her 102 degree fever the day before, so her regular energy level was not completely back during the adventure. But a good stroller ride, blanket snuggle and a snack helped her rejoin the fun without over-extending the poor kid. And Abi had her first pony ride.
And thus I share pictures.... you know, because I'm a shameless Mom of two cute kids. =D
Our Cowgirl -always wanting to ride the ponies.
Her first pony ride. Look at that pacifier smile! (yep, we're still teething hard.)
YAY!
Picking out a good one. (The wind in her hair).
So little.
She wanted to carry her own pumpkin.
So Daddy was helping her be as big as she felt in that moment. =)
All the kiddos.
Pumpkin decorating.
Rachael's finished product. - bear with her she was starting to feel poorly.
[see her poor flushed face.. =( It was nearing time for a break. ]
She came back to life, after a break, with full character in the leaf fight.
hehehe. So much fun had by all.
Aunt Ellen boosting her up for a view of the cows and donkey.
Happily Daddy's sidekick.
Sister Snuggles.
A family shot. - Rachael's done for the day.
(Oh look! I was there too!)
One last wind-in-her-face smile before we loaded up and called it a day.
Wonderful trip. Wonderful company. Wonderful day.
Thanks again, Ellen, Ron and Co. for another great year of fall tradition.
3 comments:
Wow. The girls are getting so big and growing up. I feel like we miss out on so much, and we are just in Cincinnati. I can't imagine all the precious memories we will miss out on when We are in San Francisco. Thank you for sharing these memories with us. Please continue to do so. We hope to see you guys at Stephen's birthday on Tuesday.
They do grow up quickly - sometimes it's scary how quickly. We'll just have to soak up as much of Aunt Kat and Uncle Stephen as we can in anticipation of your San Francisco move. You will be missed. And no fear, I'll keep updating for you all and for the rest of my family that lives in the San Francisco area, and the beyond-the-realms-of-nearby area. The girls and I will see you both Tuesday. Matt will be at seminary.
Monica Thanks you too for sharing this wonderful day with us. The kiddos alwaya love seeing their cousins and we of course love spending time with you all. Crazy how fast our little families are growing up.
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