{pumpkin patch}

After some crazy weather, this weekend turned out to be the perfect fall weekend. On Saturday we went to the apple orchard and then to a pumpkin patch with Darci, Mike, Luke and Levi. The boys had a blast of course. We couldn't actually go apple picking because all the farmers around here lost 75-80% of their apple crops due to the weather. Gerard and Luke rode a little train around the orchard and enjoyed cider and donuts though, so they didn't feel too badly about the apple picking. The highlight of their day was the corn maze at the little mom-and-pop pumpkin patch. They couldn't get enough of that. Even picking out the pumpkins wasn't as exciting for them but at least I caught a few good photos at the patch.

Morgan had fun too, although she was more interested in the pumpkin leaves than anything else.

Enjoy the pictures!

{off to see the wizard}

Well last night was our first experience with a tornado warning. One apparently touched down about 15-20 miles from here (it's still unconfirmed though) and there was a possibility that it was heading our way. The tornado sirens in town went off and we gathered some supplies, got the kids out of bed, and went to the basement. Luckily both kids stayed asleep and we watched the news downstairs until the storm passed. It was pretty windy and rainy here, but no tornado to speak of. At about 11:00 we brought the kids back upstairs, and Gerard didn't even remember it this morning.

In addition to the important supplies of water, formula, diapers, flashlights, blankets, etc, I of course had to grab my camera. Here's Gerard fast asleep on the basement loveseat:

That's about it for tonight. Looks like things are going to be quieter and the weather is going to cooperate. I'll write again soon!

{a few random things}

I haven't had a chance to post some of Gerard's latest work. Here is a sampling:

I've been told that I shouldn't be worried that he wrote his name backwards here:

Gerard was very upset because one of the purple squares fell off. I told him we'd fix it, but of course there's no purple in our construction paper pack.

A stained glass apple. Cute, huh?

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Our preschool is having a Silpada fundraiser. All proceeds go to the school. You can view the catalogue HERE. If you're interested in ordering anything, let me know. If you're interested in getting me a Hanukkah present, let me know -- I've got my eyes on a few things. ;)

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Today is Lynn's birthday. Happy Birthday, Lynn! I hope you have a great day and I wish I could be there to celebrate with you. I'll talk to you soon.

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Yesterday Morgan wore a really cute outfit from Gail. It was such a dreary day out that I just HAD to dress her in this cheery outfit. She looked like a ball of sunshine!

{florida}

Finally, here are some pictures from Florida. It was nice seeing my grandparents, and I'm glad they got to meet Morgan. It was also nice seeing Aunt Marilyn, Allen and Paul. Unfortunately, the night we all went out to dinner I didn't have a chance to take pictures. Me? Not take pictures? Why, you ask? Because it was hard to take the camera out between Morgan eating and then pooping (twice) and then Gerard throwing up at the table. It certainly made for an interesting evening, though!

{feeding frenzy}

Morgan is still not a big fan of solid foods yet. Most of it ends up dribbled down her chin, into the creases of her neck, under her bib, all over her clothes and plastered to her chest. She does, however, do slightly better when Gerard feeds her. Who knew?!?!?

We've tried rice cereal (both thinned and thick) and bananas (warm and cold). We've tried feeding her in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening, before we give her the bottle, after we give her the bottle, and in the middle of the bottle. We've tried sitting her in the high chair (both upright and reclined) and in the booster seat. Nothing seems to please her. It's frustrating because by 6 months Gerard was eating EVERYTHING. If I remember correctly, he was eating breakfast, lunch and dinner with a bottle at bedtime, and then was sleeping through the night. Not so for our fickle little Morgan. She's as stubborn as a mule. Wonder where she gets that from....

Anyway, here are some pictures of Gerard feeding her: