Weber's Cider Mill

Last Friday Hayden was off from school and Eric was post call so we decided to make a trip to Weber's Cider Mill in Parkville, MD for more Fall fun.  Our neighbors boys, Ethan and Alex, also came with us.  We took a short hayride, played in the hay maze, mined for gemstones, and had lunch.  The boys had fun and enjoyed getting to spend the day with daddy.  Here are some pics from the morning....

Tire fun

Linc loved this tunnel

Family photo on the hayride

Hayden in the Hay Maze

Wee!

Me and my Linc

Brothers

Pumpkin chillin

Mining

What did you get?

Linc picking out his pumpkin

Gaver Farm Fun

Last Sunday we headed to Gaver Farm in Mount Airy, MD.  The boys had a great time at the pumpkin farm despite it being a little warm.  The temperature did not feel like fall but the atmosphere sure did.  Our friends met us there and we were able to take a few family pics for eachother.  We skipped the hayride but had lunch in the barn before heading back for nap.  Here are my favorite pics from the day....

Cool dude Hayden

Linc

Fall Family Photo

Bo

Linc doesn't seem to be having fun in the Big FUN Chair

Must add tickles

Lincoln showing the goats how to eat

Wee!

Hayden wins!

Pure Joy

Favorite of Linc

Love these cute boys!

Atlantic City Girls Weekend

A couple weeks back I took a trip to Atlantic City for a girls weekend to celebrate my mom being done with her surgeries, chemo and radiation for Breast Cancer.  She is now cancer free and we wanted to celebrate with a special trip away.  We chose Atlantic City because it was close, it has a beach, and its a place my mom loves to visit.  Eric's mom flew in Thursday night and stayed with us so we could leave Friday morning.  My sister drove up Friday morning and the 3 of us rode together for the 3 hour drive.  My mom and Aunt Betty were there to greet us at Bally's Casino when we arrived.  We got settled in our room and then headed out for a late lunch.  It was a beautiful day so we were able to sit outside.  After lunch Vicki, Mel and I hit the beach bar across from Bally's to bask in the sun and have a drink.  Saturday was more of an overcast day with a chance of showers so we all started the morning off with a walk on the boardwalk.  I split from the group to get in a quick run and then walked the beach after.  When I got back to the room we had the best room service brunch and just sat and chatted for over an hour.  We took our time getting ready and then headed out for a little shopping at the boardwalk mall.  For dinner that night we had reservations at Guy Fieri's Chophouse.  The service, atmosphere, and food were awesome.  We did a little gambling after and then relaxed in the room.  We left Sunday morning to get back for Mel to catch her flight and spend a couple hours with the boys.  It was a fun and relaxing weekend with some of my favorite ladies and I am so grateful to my mom for pretty much comping our whole stay.  We were there to celebrate her but she sure did spoil us!  Here are a few pics from the weekend....

Me and my sis hanging by the beach

Mel & Me

Vicki, Mom, and me

All the ladies heading out to dinner

Pops' Birthday Weekend

We traveled down to St. Mary's recently to celebrate my dads 60th birthday.  My mom threw a party for him with family and friends at their house.  It was a beautiful day and it was nice to catch up with family I had not seen in a while.  The cousins played outside all day and even got to take a dip in the hot tub.  Our gift to dad was two tickets for him and my mom to go to the Orioles game the following Labor Day Monday.  It was a very hot day but we had fun watching the game and being at Camden Yards with my parents.  Here are some pics from the weekend....

Pops enjoying lunch with family and friends

Sarah, Ryan, and Hayden

My lovely Aunties

Eric was in charge of the grilling

Dad blowing out his candles

Hot tub fun - Linc chose to have cake instead  :)

Hayden and Pops at the O's game

Me & E

Hayden loves some cotton candy!

Hayden's 1st Day Of Kindergarten!

Hayden's 1st day of Kindergarten was on Friday, August 29th.  He is going to Monarch Academy in Glen Burnie, which is a public charter school for Anne Arundel County.  We met his teacher, Ms. Grace, the Tuesday before and he was super excited to start school.  He was a little apprehensive about riding the bus but we talked about it a lot and were confident he would like it once he tried.  One of the bus stops for the school is right in our neighborhood so it is super convenient.  It is a very long day for Hayden....getting on the bus at 7:50am and getting off the bus at 4:20pm but he has handled it well.  It was so nice having Eric home for his first day and first ride on the bus.  He was so excited to tell us about his day and we were so proud of him for being such a big boy.  After school we took the boys for Frozen Yogurt at Hayden's favorite spot, Yogi Castle.  Here are some pics I took from the day...

I'm ready for school!  Tradition to get a shot with Georgia looking out.  :)

Daddy decided to match Hayden in his cool uniform.  Hayden thought that was hilarious.

Chatting on the way to the bus stop

Waving back at us

Bye Bo!

He was so excited to see us waiting when he got off the bus.  He ran right to daddy and gave him a huge hug.

Yogi Castle

Happy boys