Welcoming Fall

After over a year, it's so nice to sit down and type out a blog post. I never meant to take a blogging hiatus, but as we all know, life gets busy and some things have to take a back burner for a while.  For now though, I'm back with lots to share (mostly cute kid pictures)!

We ushered in October with a trip to the pumpkin patch, a first for both boys and something that will definitely become a yearly tradition.  The boys loved it.  We went on a hay ride, swung on tractor swings (well, the boys did), saw some animals, raced rubber ducks down a water slide, and obviously chose some pumpkins to bring home.  Nixon ran around from one activity to the next with endless energy and enthusiasm, and Jack looked the part in his adorable overalls while trying to figure out what this place is and why pumpkins are so heavy.

The Aquarium

Over the long weekend, we spent a couple days at the beach.  It was so good to get away and spend time as a family and really focus on the kids.  Nixon absolutely loved having uninterrupted play time while Jack snoozed in the wrap, and has asked to go back to the beach at least once a day since we've been home.  

On our last morning, we took the kids to the aquarium.  Nixon had a blast looking at all the fishies.  Jack enjoyed it in his own way by sleeping the entire time.

The closest thing we get to a family picture these days.

Jack, just snoozing away.

Nixon made friends with a starfish.  

Jack's still sound asleep.  Those cheeks though!

And one last ride on a giant frog before getting in the car.