Here's crazy Andrew.... and yes, his sunglasses are upside down. It is adorable, but it sure looks uncomfortable. However, he almost always puts them on like this, so it must not bother him.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Oktoberfest
We were unable to attend the Oktoberfest celebration in South Riding and were craving some brats and kraut. So we decided to head up to the Reston Oktoberfest after church for a festive lunch. The boys had a fun time soaking up the sun and riding the train.
Here's crazy Andrew.... and yes, his sunglasses are upside down. It is adorable, but it sure looks uncomfortable. However, he almost always puts them on like this, so it must not bother him.
Here's crazy Andrew.... and yes, his sunglasses are upside down. It is adorable, but it sure looks uncomfortable. However, he almost always puts them on like this, so it must not bother him.
Birthday Around the Campfire
A couple of weeks ago, we celebrated Anna's 2nd birthday at Krop's Crops in Great Falls. After gathering all the guests together,
we took a hayride out to the campsite.
Everyone got to pick out a pumpkin from the patch and then the kids (and Brad) had lots of fun painting.
The birthday girl was very busy decorating this pumpkin.
After painting, it was time to grill hot dogs and sausages for dinner.
And what's a birthday party without cake? The S'mores cake was delicious and so were the s'mores we made over the campfire. 
Here's just a few other adorable photos of the kids from the party.....
It was a really fun party in a very unique location!! What a great way to celebrate a fall birthday!
we took a hayride out to the campsite.
Everyone got to pick out a pumpkin from the patch and then the kids (and Brad) had lots of fun painting.
The birthday girl was very busy decorating this pumpkin.
After painting, it was time to grill hot dogs and sausages for dinner.
And what's a birthday party without cake? The S'mores cake was delicious and so were the s'mores we made over the campfire. Here's just a few other adorable photos of the kids from the party.....
It was a really fun party in a very unique location!! What a great way to celebrate a fall birthday!Thursday, October 27, 2011
Fall Festival #1
One beautiful Friday afternoon, we enjoyed some fall festivities at Ticonderoga Farms with Grammy and PopPop. After taking a hayride to pick our pumpkins, 
we crossed the hanging bridge,
and rode the slides, over and over again.
we crossed the hanging bridge,
and rode the slides, over and over again.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Strikes (the good kind)
We were planning to go to Cox Farms a couple of weekends ago, but yet again, our plans were washed out by the rain. So instead, we decided to take the boys to the bowling alley. On the way there, Nathan explained that in bowling, strikes are good, where as in baseball, strikes are not. How can you argue with that logic?? Check out our cool shoes! They even had some in Andrew's size! 
We all had a really great time. Andrew probably had the most fun and boy is he exerting his independence. After he got the hang of things, he insisted that he be the only one on the wood when it was his turn. He even got one strike!!
We all had a really great time. Andrew probably had the most fun and boy is he exerting his independence. After he got the hang of things, he insisted that he be the only one on the wood when it was his turn. He even got one strike!!
A Big Boy Bike
A few weeks ago I participated in the MOPS Consignment Sale in Ashburn. Although it takes a bit of work preparing for the sale, it is a great way to clean out toys, clothes and other things the boys have outgrown. It is also a great way to get some new stuff. I was really excited to find this cute "big boy" bike for Andrew for $6!! Now, he just needs to learn how to pedal it. Maybe, next spring??
On the days that it is not raining, the boys are really enjoying getting outside after dinner to ride their bikes and play. I know that this will come to an end shortly.... as the sun is definitely setting earlier and earlier. But looking on the bright side.... this also means that it is easier to get the boys in bed a little earlier. :)
On the days that it is not raining, the boys are really enjoying getting outside after dinner to ride their bikes and play. I know that this will come to an end shortly.... as the sun is definitely setting earlier and earlier. But looking on the bright side.... this also means that it is easier to get the boys in bed a little earlier. :)
1st Visit from the Tooth Fairy
On Thursday, September 22nd, Nathan came home with a big surprise. He lost his 1st tooth! And about a week ago, he lost his 2nd tooth (another one on the bottom). The tooth fairy wasn't quite prepared for the 1st tooth, but she's prepared now!
Rainy Weekend in Williamsburg
Well, September may have been a washout in Virginia, but we still managed to squeeze in some fun during our weekend at Williamsburg with Grammy & Pop Pop. Early Friday evening, we stopped by Colonial Williamsburg for just a little bit to walk around and see the Drum & Fife demonstration. The boys were not a big fan of the loud guns and cannons, especially Nathan.
After dinner, we drove down to Great Wolf Lodge to check it out. We all enjoyed a treat from their sweet shop and the boys had fun in the arcade. The indoor water park looked really cool. We look forward to staying here sometime in the future so we can splash around.
Saturday turned out to be a really soggy day, but in between down pours, we managed to have some fun geo-caching. Here's a photo of Nathan & Pop Pop opening the canister from our find near Colonial Williamsburg.
We couldn't find the canister at another location, but we did find this really cool bridge near the College of William & Mary.
On Sunday, we spent the day at Busch Gardens. It was a dreary, misty day, but we still had a ton of fun exploring the whole park. Andrew, of course, LOVED the Sesame Street section. He was so excited and animated to see all the characters.
We also had lots of fun in the other area of the parks. Andrew was nervous on a few rides, but LOVED the mini bumper cars. Nathan was a little disappointed that the Big Bad Wolf roller coaster was gone. So the "tamest" roller coaster seemed to be the Loch Ness Monster which goes upside down 2 times. Nathan LOVED it and Dan road it with him like 4 or 5 times!!
After dinner, we drove down to Great Wolf Lodge to check it out. We all enjoyed a treat from their sweet shop and the boys had fun in the arcade. The indoor water park looked really cool. We look forward to staying here sometime in the future so we can splash around.Saturday turned out to be a really soggy day, but in between down pours, we managed to have some fun geo-caching. Here's a photo of Nathan & Pop Pop opening the canister from our find near Colonial Williamsburg.We couldn't find the canister at another location, but we did find this really cool bridge near the College of William & Mary.On Sunday, we spent the day at Busch Gardens. It was a dreary, misty day, but we still had a ton of fun exploring the whole park. Andrew, of course, LOVED the Sesame Street section. He was so excited and animated to see all the characters.We also had lots of fun in the other area of the parks. Andrew was nervous on a few rides, but LOVED the mini bumper cars. Nathan was a little disappointed that the Big Bad Wolf roller coaster was gone. So the "tamest" roller coaster seemed to be the Loch Ness Monster which goes upside down 2 times. Nathan LOVED it and Dan road it with him like 4 or 5 times!!
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