Falling for Fall

I think having kids has made me appreciate the smaller things in life.

I am falling in love with the seasons.

We've brought out the jackets, gloves and boots.  

The air is turning colder and the leaves are dropping.

And of course, we have visited a few apple orchards...

George has definitely grown since last year... 

this is one of the only pair of pants that fit in length.

And, Abby has grown too. 

I didn't realize how much until I saw this picture and how short her sweatshirt was...

Abby enjoyed the train.

 

The slide is always fun!  

There wasn't much of a crowd, so Abby went down again and again. 

 I have a fear of George getting hurt on the slide when he is on my lap, so I hold him really tight... I look kinda goofy, but he had fun ;-)

 

Talking about looking goofy...

What visit to an apple orchard isn't complete without a wagon ride?

 George was very interested in the tractor.  He would stand up and look over the edge and stare at it, but when it started to move, without being told, he would sit on my lap.  He can be such a good boy at times... this being said after I pulled his pajamas out of the trash a few moments ago...sigh!

There is a giant bubble you can jump on at the apple orchard in Kalamazoo.

George started out pretty timid, but it didn't take long before he was running around and tackling Aunt Loretta!

This will be our last visit to the apple orchard with Aunt Loretta.

She got a promotion (hooray) that is moving her away (boo).

We are focusing on the positive situation for her, because otherwise Mommy Ascencio wouldn't be getting out of bed. 

But, we will miss her.  

Facetime is no substitution for the real thing.

Every morning Abby asks "What day is it?".

What she really wants to know is what does she get to do that is fun that day?

School, Dance, Gymnastics, Speech...

She loves them all and looks forward to each day.

That is how Tommy and I feel about watching our kids grow up.

I imagine every parent is in love with their children... and we are no exception.

We have been doing the parent thing now for 3 1/2 years and each day is better than the last.

No kidding around... we love these kids more than imaginable!

So, we hope you feel loved, because with these posts we are sharing our treasure with you!

Love, 

~ The Ascencio's ~