Fall 2013

Apple cider press party and the JenMarAvaCo Farm

2 .5 years old

Unusually warm October-Nate finally went down the slide by himself

The tiger never comes out

He loved being this close to the tiger baby

The tiger was looking at Nate

Random pictures

Are they twins or what?

Nathan at the beach 2 yrs old

My first sucker ever - 2yrs

Nathan does not like the texture of the sand.

Am I the person I dreamt of becoming?

In some ways yes- I have always wanted to be a mother. I have always wanted to help others. I have wanted to surround myself with wonderful people. I feel good about all that I have accomplished. I love my children they are the reason behind everything in my life. I want to lead by example and teach them to chase after their dreams. My husband has been a rock in which I feel like a toddler branching out but always looking to see someone standing there ready to hold me should I need reassurance before I take another leap. I have had a desire to strengthen the bonds of our family to reunite and bring us closer- I am not quite there but do feel that I work on this.  I want to let go of the need for material things, of jealousy for those who SEEM to have it all. I want to live in and appreciate the quiet moments with those I love. I pray for peace, happiness and contentment for my friends and family ! I pray that I will recognize what I do well and always strive for improvement but never expect perfection. 

Remingler Farms

Met up with Aimie and her friend Lindsey for a last hurrah of the summer. My last chance to spend time with the triad before they all go back to school. Nate has been asking to see them for a could weeks now as well - which is super cute! This was our first time to the farm and didn't know quite what to expect from my overly cautious child. Upon entry there was a farmers market with fresh fruits veggies farm milk and cheeses. Hanging baskets and gift shop with interesting home decor items. We entered into a mini fair type farm with animals, rides, food etc. kids all took off running and my heart fills with joy to see Nate try to keep up - they bring out his anxiety free side where he sees something and just does it because they are:) First event of the day Nate got on a pony willingly with out argument and smiled! We walked around a track with tall trees. Talking about poop on the ground and petting the pony. I appreciated that the farm limits the stimulation for the ponies. The children wait behind a gate and are let back in small numbers and the track has tall trees.after the ride we went to the playground and Nate got on these spring   horses you rock on. i spent a whole summer of me trying to get him to do this and once he saw Georgia climb on he did it and tried to rock as hard as she did. I could go on and on but same story if Georgia, Theo,or Auggie tried something he wanted to try it too! Even the large rollercostsr.  We fed goats and went on a train around the park grounds. Nate was bright and beaming during his first train ride :) 

He was looking straight but the next couple pics show him looking up and over at G then smiling up at her but of course they are blurry 

So very cute my little boy :)

On a horse :) 

Loved the ride 

Nate in the boat with Aimies friend Lindsey- she was nice. Told us about her weird period and boob pain first time I met her - I told her your pregnant and she went home took a test to confirm - yes she was ! 

So brave even looks like he is enjoying this 

Theo and G 

Aimie and Lindsey on the train

My little Nate having such s great time! With G and Theo

Auggie and Nate jumping off these rocks and saying watch me to each other! 

George's retirement party after 25 years at Marybridge

So great to be a part of George's 25 yrs he makes a world of difference in the kids lives . He had his retirement party at his home with a pig roast.

Jean her partner and little miss Lucy ( Becky Durants baby)

Barb her husband and 92 yr old father who was great  ! He loves swing dancing and does not appear to be limited in life at all

Marcy and her husband

Penny and Laurell

Angie JW and little Henry

Kim and Betsy

Leah and Dan

Shannon and Kim

Pam and daughter

Kris Bates and Husband

Karen and Jodi

Jill Becky and Beth

Karen

Ron and Marshella

Terry 

Lauren's cheer

Ok who saw this coming? Lauren wants to be a cheer leader ? Yep it's true last year she completed all her paper work herself, did not complain once about week long try outs at 0500 and when she did not make the team she wanted to sign up for club cheer to improve her skill do she could try out again this year! She loves her club cheer almost as much as soccer. She can't wait for games and says it is great being out there in front of the crowd:) top pic is first pep rally 

First game

Second game

Meeting Jacob!

Jacob my grand nephew! Yes Grand Aunt Leah at 38 yrs old ! Joanne and Cynthia drove out so I could meet Jacob who is four months old and quite the well fed baby! I do believe Cynthia produces buttermilk !

Any pic I got with Nate was blurry ! 

Lauren really liked him. He was a very easy going baby. Loved to chew on his hands and loves belly time. He is very dark featured with a cute smile ! 

Here's the best part Nate was interactive with him. Normally we say Nate dislikes small children but prolly more accurate to say new walkers that grab in to him for balance or any one that can invade his personal space. Nate showed interest in baby Jacob and talked about him through out the day after he left. 

Unable to get a pic head up !