Sunday, October 31, 2010

to scale

Here's a look back over the past three years at just how much the kids have changed and grown! Makes my heart happy!! :) Check out my previous post about the location we shoot at.....hopefully we'll be able to continue this tradition next year.....with many to follow!!

Annual Fall Pictures

I finally drug myself out to do the kids' scale pictures this weekend!! My how they are growing. Funny how that can make you happy and sad all at the same time. Ella insisted on having that pumpkin in the picture with her......can't argue with a 2 1/2 year old can you....??

Simply Country

This is the beautiful barn that I've been taking the kids to for the last three years for their 'scale' picture! Just absolutely magnificent!! It wasn't until I started going their to take their pictures that I realized that there was an antique store inside the barn!! It's such a cool place inside and out.....and the couple that run the store are fantastic too!! For those of you who went to Lincolnview North building, the owner is Nancy (the secretary) and her husband. They do this as a hobby in their retired years. And let me tell you.....they have the best prices around! I browse a lot of antique stores and hands down their prices are the best!! They will even attend estate auctions in search of your specific needs!! Incredible!! I would love to furnish a house with furniture from here......

Unfortunately the barn is currently for sale and they are not sure if they will be able to continue to house their store inside. So this weekend was their last weekend for business. Unless of course, if the barn sells, the new owner allows them to remain. So if you're in the market to purchase some land......buy this amazing barn. And of course allow Nancy and her husband to stay!! :)






* C A N D Y *

Well I think we've got enough candy to last us until next Halloween!! Hope everyone got lots of treats and few tricks, if any!! :()

Monday, October 25, 2010

Lincoln Ridge

I took the kids out to Lincoln Ridge this past weekend to enjoy their festivities. There was so much to do, the kids had a blast!! This was the first time I'd been out there (to enjoy their fall festivities)......we'll definitely be coming back next year.

We didn't get any pictures on the hayride.....but we did ride out and pick our own pumpkins too.

Waiting on the barrel train....one of MANY times!! :)
Check out the chicken in the front!! I thought for sure Ella was going to jump out of the barrel.
She stayed.....watching closely....
And the chicken made it's exit!!
Yes......he's tall!! Ella wouldn't stand there
hahahaha
Oh the slide.....we spent lots of time here!!
Great Fun!!
Preparing ourselves to go to the Witches house......
Ella tried to sneak in the back!!
The door is opening.....
There's the Witch brewing her skull stew!! YUM
Running away to safety!!
Check out all those beautiful mums.
My Scarecrows

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Weekend in Cincy

The kids (aka 'the friends') and I made a trip to Cincy to visit with Amanda and her family. Her mom made a wonderful lunch (Lasagna....my favorite!! She loves me. :) ) It was a beautiful day and we had made plans to go to a Pumpkin Farm. We waited for Julie, Sam & Ben (Amanda's sister and nephews) to arrive before we headed to the farm.

There was so much to do and see.....and soooo much yummy stuff to eat and drink. But once the kids saw the bounce houses and slides, all bets were off. Which turned out to be fine since the hayride was gonna cost $6.00 per person!! Yikes......we'll stick to the bouncie things Thank You. :)

Thanks Amanda, Bitha, Rob, Julie and boys......we had so much fun and it's always nice to visit you all!!

I mean seriously.......check out this apple......my mouth is watering!!
Amanda, Sam & Ben
Sam & Ben.....my kids didn't want to pose. For some reason they don't like it when I have my camera out....?!

Evan down the slide
Ella
Ben at the top
Ella being brave......they all were actually sliding this way.....sooo much funner than feet first!!
Sam
Evan