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{Recap} Fall Fun 2013

Here is a recap of our fall fun (true confessions- this post is being written in February). :-)

I am making a pact with myself to start updating this blog regularly so I don't have to do 3-4 months worth of stuff in one blog post.

Butler's Orchard:

We went to Butler's Orchard for Billy's 2nd birthday party. We had never been before and it is definitely a place I would love to return to. The apples were fantastic! The party included a tractor ride into the orchard and we got to take home a few bags of apples. Lucas also enjoyed playing on the playground equipment and old tractors.











The Reston Zoo:

Josh went out of town in September and I recruited my mom to hang out with me for the weekend. We took Lucas to the Reston Zoo (a petting zoo) and we had a great time. I definitely plan on taking him back this spring. The goats were our favorite because they were so friendly. We also loved seeing the bulls, camels and zebras.










Nulls Pumpkin Patch:

There is a small nursery/produce stand close to us. They set up tunnels every year for the kids to climb in. It is a nice free activity in the fall.






Great Country Farm & Bluemont Vineyards:

In late October, we headed out to Great Country Farms with our friends Knute and Liz. We had such a fun time there. Lucas loved being able to run around and play on the slides. He also loved the animals there. After we selected our pumpkins, we headed across the street to my favorite winery, Bluemont. We enjoyed some wine and snacks before heading home.

Halloween

Here is a recap of our Halloween Activities.

The Saturday before Halloween, Lucas was invited to a Halloween party. Adrienne is his cute and sweet little friend from school. She is such a sweetheart. It was so nice to be able to use his costume more than once.









The next day we painted pumpkins outside. Lucas loved it and had a major temper tantrum when the fun was over.





Every year, Lucas' school has a parade around the shopping center they are next to. The stores and restaurants in the shopping center hand out candy and treats to all the kids. It is so cute and I go every year to take pics. Sadly, Lucas was sick on Halloween so I just took him there for the parade and then took him back home. He didn't get to participate in the party afterwards.





That evening, we put on his costume again... Since he wasn't feeling well, we just went to a couple houses with the neighbors just so we could grab a few pics.

Here is Lucas with our neighbor friends:
(Photo courtesy of Amy & Greg)

July 4th in OCMD

We went up to Ocean City, Maryland for a long 4 day weekend for the 4th of July weekend. Dave and my mom were already up there so we just tagged along for the end of their vacation. We had a great time getting away for a few days. Lucas was terrified of the water and not a big fan of the sand. Since Josh and I are major beach lovers, we are hoping this is just a phase. Here is a bunch of pics from the weekend.











Lucas was terrified of the sand for most of the time we were there... He refused to step off the towels which were under our tent....



Then he got brave after several hours...



Hugs with my little man:



Lunch at @ Coconuts on the beach:



A yummy drink for mommy:



Daddy & Lucas on the 4th at Macky's on the bay:
(PS - We didn't make it to the fireworks because someone was ready for bed)



The beautiful sunset:


The next night on the boardwalk:








Someone wanted to run on the boardwalk and not be held:


Dinner at a pizza place on the boardwalk: