The Vollmer Farm

On Friday, we joined her preschool class on a field trip to The Vollmer Farm. It was a FANTASTIC day! We went on a hayride, saw a calf, jumped, picniced, played and played! When we arrived we were one of about 100 cars and a few school buses... but we where one of three cars as they closed for the day!He was even picked as a volunteer to dress up as a German Brown Chicken... a mighty fine one too!

Vollmer Farm Part 2

The drizzle began right at lunch time so we found shelter for our picnic.
After lunch we went to the area they call "The Back Forty" where the fun really began. Above is the 40 foot underground slide.
Here they are jumping on a huge orange pillow.
Here is the neatest thing... a little house filled with corn. They had a blast in this area. We changed before we left the farm and corn was everywhere.

Finally, we got to pick a pumpkin!

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Today was Backwards Day at preschool! Here are some darling shots to capture the excitment.

Farmer's Market

We enjoyed some family time at the Farmer's Market this past weekend. Grandma treated us to a seafood lunch... yummy!
The children discover lemon pie... and LOVE it!!

One Big Pumpkin = 829 pounds. Two smaller ones ~ 85 pounds!

Thankful Mommy

We are blessed to have such a wonderful preschool for our children. The "low down" she provides on the way home helps me look forward to our grown up conversations... his extra tight and loving hugs when I pick him up.... I could go on and on. The best part of the preschool is the focus is on teaching the children about Jesus. The social and academic pieces fall into place but are not the focus. This photo captures the fire these teachers are sparking in my children and for that I am so grateful!! Now I present my son and his coat of many colors... I smile as I type that thinking of her commentary on the way on how hers was different (it was still at church so we couldn't see it!)

Happy Fall Ya'll

That's what the sign says... Happy Fall Ya'll!! Daddy and the children went on an adventure Saturday while I took a class. Look at what they brought home! We had fun decorating and admiring!

I took this to show what a month of gymnastics can do for a 2 1/2 year old!! WOW!

Atlantic Beach Fall 2008 (part 1)

We enjoyed the September sunshine at Atlantic Beach. While there, we visited the NC Aquarium, outdoor pool (with awesome waterslide), indoor pool and of course the beach!

Look at all those fish!

The sand is always a hit for him! King Neptune - a real merman - was a hit for them both!

Two of the most beautiful things God made... my daughter and the ocean.