Fall Fun!

(L to R) Jackson, Caroline, Peyton, Sophie and Brett

Despite the cold weather we decided to bundle everyone up and head up to Michigan to continue a tradition of going to Ciderfest. We almost changed plans several times and thanks to Auntie Nancy for making the decision to bite the bullet and go - we all had a blast!

Tate stayed home to work on some projects, including a much needed light in the playroom (thanks honey it is awesome!). So me, the boys, Grammy, Auntie Nancy, Auntie Kerry, Auntie Amy, Uncle Jackie, Caroline and Sophie all went on a road trip. We've gone to this event for years in an area of Michigan my family took most of our summer vacations. It's always fun to return - we have some amazing memories there!

Our fall adventure started with breakfast together at the Apple House and was non-stop activity all day!

It was a day of many firsts some of which are documented below.

All three boys went through a haunted house with their Aunties - I hate haunted houses and knew if I took them I would flinch or jump and freak them out and they'd never want to do that again. Peyton shed a few tears, but got over it really quickly and Jackson & Brett seemed completely fine - obviously they take after their dad!

Here are some photos and commentary from their busy day!

Brett, Peyton and Jackson watching the cider presses

Jackson parked himself next to the bunnies at the petting zoo and kept saying hop, hop, hop!

Auntie Kerry and Peyton feeding a cow. Apparently the boys were ready for a snack because they decided to stuff their faces with the feed instead of the cow - so gross - but they ate it!

Brett and Auntie Nancy had a lot of laughs in the petting zoo barn. Here they are looking at some of the animals.

Auntie Kerry and Brett on a pony ride. Unfortunately he ended up with the bucking bronco of the bunch and had to cut the ride short.

Howdy Partner! Jackson loving his pony ride with Auntie Nancy

Me and Peyton on the pony. He kept saying no, down please, but once we got moving he loved it!

Caroline giving Jackson & Peyton some apple picking pointers.

Brett fell asleep before we made it to the orchards - Sophie fell asleep in the car so Grammy & Uncle Jackie hung back.

Peyton with a mouthful of apple - they ate apples the entire time we picked - mostly the rejects off the ground!

Jackson finally gets the hang of it and chooses an apple from the tree.