A is for Apple

Today was a beautiful day to spend at the apple orchard!!!!! We have been so busy and the weather has been so icky that it has taken us until now to get to the orchard. The weather was perfect today! At dinner I asked Kynzley what her favorite part of the day was and she said "picking the apples and putting them in our bag and riding the wagon through the orchard"!

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Halloween sneak peak

Halloween is right around the corner! This past weekend Kynzley dressed up and enjoyed an early trick-or-treat. Francis was gone all week in Korea, so it was a fun family activity before the icky weather hit! 

This year Kynzley has chosen to be a kitty. She started off wanting to be Minnie Mouse (how cute!), but ended up changing her mind and finally decided to be Minnie's cat, Figaro (just as cute Ü)! This was the EASIEST costume to date! Took very little effort to make, which did make me a little sad but hopefully next year she will choose something elaborate ;)! 

Enchanted Forest 2013

Our local eco park puts on a great trick or treat along the marsh. It's filled with fun and magical characters for the little ones to enjoy!

The kids enjoy the candy while the adults enjoy the view :)

Pumpkin Patch

Kynzley had her first school field trip today! Her school took a trip to the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkins! I, of course, tagged along .... to take pictures of course :) Kynzley is blessed to go to a great school and one that takes A LOT of field trips. We just sent back a permission slip for a play they will be attending in the future and it was the hardest piece of paper I've ever filled out!!!!! 'How many attending ______' ????????? My head hurt so bad trying to figure this out! Do I give her some space and let her have a field trip with her teachers and friends or do I attend so I can experience her first play?!?! Well, after asking Kynzley herself, the decision was made for me: "I would like to go with my friends and Mrs. Ross by myself. But you can come next time!" So I asked if I could tag along to the pumpkin patch and her answer was "That's perfect!" So it was nice to be able to enjoy today with her...especially because she wanted me there!! :)

Kynzley's class

2013

"Mom? Is it okay if I hold hands with Anessa?" Pretty sure she didn't want to hurt my feelings but really wanted to be with her friend :)

Kynzley Mae 2013

Baby Becca

This weekend we traveled north to meet Baby Becca, the newest member of the Thormodson clan! She's such a sweetheart! Kynzley was in heaven having the opportunity to run around with her cousins - there were lots of giggles and screams throughout the house all weekend!

Miss Becca Patrice Thormodson

L-R Nora, Owen, Halle, Eva & Kynzley

Making sugar cookies

Everyone pitching in

The three oldest

Owen, Kynzley and Grandpa

Finally, on the last day we were able to get Kynzley to take a moment out of her busy playing schedule to hold Becca :)