ND family time

As many of you know, my mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma in late August! So, Kinley and I were able to go spend some time with my folks and sister' family this past week....making lots of memories....40 pints of applebutter, wig/scarf/hat shopping, playing outside, and just spending time together!!

 

Kari LOVED helping run the apple peeler!!

Some pretty cute nieces I have....

Signe helping Kin go down the slide!

When you are a 'big girl' you can do it yourself!

Miss Kari Mari

It was a rough week for Kinley (and I)....as you can see her finger/fingers were in her mouth most of the week and some teeth are trying to pop through.

A rocking chair just her size was just the entertainment she needed.

My sister and Kinley....hmmmm..not quite sure what to say!! :)



 

Enjoying some snack time...goldfish, raisins and milk.

My mom and her brother Russell...who is also dealing with cancer/health issues!  I don't remember the last time I saw them...it was good to catch up!

 Dad, Mom, Sharon & Russell (my aunt & uncle)

Apple Picking

Apple picking is a favorite fall activity that's looked forward to by Soren from the time a little chill is in the air!  Well, almost 2 weeks ago, Soren, myself and my friend Beth picked approximately 200 apples from a tree at the farm!!  It was a perfect day to enjoy the sunshine!!

 

Loving it!!!

Harvest is here-

The past weeks have been filled with many hours of preparation for harvest!!! Dreaming and figuring done by both of the boys in my house! Soren rode with Scott for 6 hours today and absolutely loved it!!! Kinley & I got in a few rounds also!!! :)

Art Fair

It was a beautiful morning this am....WAY to nice to stay home & clean! So the kids & I headed out to the local farmers market and then the annual art fair!!! Soren & Kinley got a free caricature done, free face painting, some mini donuts with coffee (for me) & the chance to play the drums, a cello,ukelele, banjo, violin & many other instruments!!! What a great day!!!

Preschool begins

Soren is headed back to Children's Corner Preschool at our local Assembly of God Church this year!!  He can't be MORE excited to go!! :) With one day under his belt he is ready to head back tomorrow! Of course, it helps that some of the students are returning from last year but more importantly one of his good buddies, Abram, will be joining him!  Fun times ahead for sure! :)

My favorite 5 yr old!

Choices-

"Mom, Kinley can't talk very good yet right?"

"Not yet buddy!"

"When she's two will she be able to talk?"

"I hope so!"

"GOOD, cuz I want to ask her what tractors she likes better....red or green!!"

:) :) :)