A few weekends ago we crossed another thing off our Fall Bucket List that we have been wanting to do for forever. I will say that the idea of apple picking I had in my head was much different than how it actually played out. First of all, no one warned me of all the bees. Since the bees were swarming near the dead apples on the ground, my kids (and I) were actually afraid to step close to the trees to pick. Some spots were better than others, but still. It also happened to be a typical Missouri day where it was cool in the morning and in the 80’s by the…
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Fun on the Farm
Last weekend we headed to a research farm run by the University for their showcase. Once a year they open the farm up to the public and have tons of activities like hayrides, pumpkin picking, a corn maze, and of course animals. We’ve been going the last several years and it’s always a great time plus the weather this year was perfectly fall-ish. For the second year in a row, Ben decided to stick his hand inside a cow’s stomach. Researchers create a fistula or passageway to the cow’s stomach in order to study digestion as well look at bacteria that may be growing. The staff assured was that the…
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Fall Bucket List {2016}
Glorious Fall. As much as I love Summer there’s just something about not having sweat drip down your back that makes getting out and doing things in Fall so much better 🙂 Here’s what we’re planning on doing this season…now if only the temperatures would get with it. 1. Obligatory visit to the pumpkin patch 2. Finally finish re-sanding and painting our deck 3. Go apple picking 4. Make a homemade apple pie-crust and all 5. Take an adult only trip to the winery 6. Make a cheesecake from scratch 6. Decorate for the season 7. Go to the Farm Showcase 8. Visit the Zoo 9. Trick or Treat 10.…
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Fall Bucket List 2015
Like everyone else I just love fall. My birthday kicks off the month of October then it’s pumpkin patches, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. And although I definitely don’t want to rush time, I think there’s less than 100 days until Christmas. Eek!! But before I get too carried away with myself, here’s some things I’m excited to do this fall. //Visit Tanganykia Wildlife Park// *repeat from Summer //Go apple picking and make a homemade apple pie// //Celebrate my big 3-0// //Visit the pumpkin patch// //Roast S’mores by the “fire”// //Dress the boys in matching Halloween pjs and take way too many pictures// //Carve pumpkins// //Decorate our house with all things Fall//…
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Thoughts on Thursday: Fall Clothing
When I say need, I mean need in the first-world sense of the word. Last fall I was 3 months postpartum and I was just happy to be wearing something other than maternity clothes. Since then I’ve bought a few things here and there but I’m pretty burnt out on my current wardrobe. We’re still saving for our new house and a few trips we have planned so a full on shopping extravaganza isn’t in the cards. However, this weekend I plan on picking up a few things that I can mix into my closet. On the top of my list? Cardigans in all the great fall colors. I’ve been…