Mrs. Ruth's Farm

We had a little family time at Mrs. Ruth's Farm this weekend.  This is a new farm to us and only five minutes away - love this area!  This is their third season and they have done such a wonderful job setting things up and keeping everything neat, clean and organized.  All the attendants are so eager to have fun and tell you about the farm and how they have helped to prepare for the fall season.  We had such a fun time and the kids keep asking if we can go back - Hooray!!!

 Hayride to Corn Maze

 Corn Maze To Playground

 Playground

Hay Bails - Tractor Train - Pedal Carts - Bubbles - Bounce House - Games...

I Love Farms in the Fall!

Southbridge Block Party

I love our neighborhood! I really enjoy the group of ladies that get together to plan our annual fall social gathering.  We had a game truck, food trucks, a band, high school volunteers doing glitter tattoos and tons of happy kids running around!  

Anna Banana - 23 Months

We love our little firecracker! This month she has gained two teeth, loves her baby dolls, talks in mostly 3-4 words phrases and cheers at the suggestion of anything outside.

Pretending
She plays with the kitchen, all the Little People stuff, stuffed animals and especially her baby dolls. Babies are her go-to items at home, in the car and at school.  The teachers tell me she immediately finds her baby (or two) and carries it around all morning, buckles her in the stroller, pushes her around and puts her nigh-nigh before she leaves. 

Craft Time

 Anna has gotten a little more excited about little craft projects - crayons, markers, paint and especially stickers.

Best Buddies
Kate directs, Anna follows...a perfect pair!

Are You My Mother?
This little book seems to be a favorite above all others.  We love her paraphrasing...
Uh Oh, Mama get mmmmm(food) baby.
Oh No, Baby!
Plop.
Woof mama? No!
Neow (cat) Mama? No!
Mooooooo Mama? No!
Hooray Mama!

First Haircut
Anna was a little nervous about this but held it together with a little extra support from KK and the promise of a donut hole afterwards.

Favorite Phrases that Make Us Laugh

Mimi, get me out!

Oh...Kate! (sigh)

Daddy, I hold it.

I go outside.

Daddy go nigh, nigh?
I do buckle.
I LOVE it!

Mommy, Again?!?!

Maine: Mimi's Birthday Dinner

We celebrated Mimi's 70th Birthday at a local favorite, Young's Lobster Pound.