Day at the Apple Orchard

What a great day! The weather was perfect (mid-70's), and I was able to spend the whole day with my little ones. I can't lie, I had some challenging moments, but overall I had a good time. 

The plan for the day was to go to the apple orchard around 11a. Darnell had a game at 4p, so we wanted to get out in enough time to enjoy the cider mill. Especially when it was 1 hour away. Cherie also was scheduled to join us.  Darnell ended up working in the AM, so by the time he returned it wasn't enough time for him to go too. So, the kids, Cherie, and I headed out to Blake's Apple Orchard. We had so much fun! That was probably the best orchard I've been to. There was so much to do. 

The kids fell asleep in the car so when we got there they were not in the best mood.  We tried to start with some activities, but that didn't go over well. We instead battled the bees, and started with yummy donuts & cider. Here is Morgan having a taste of donuts, and Joshua with his first smile of the afternoon lol. 

After that fabulous snack it was time to hit the mill!  They had tons to do including pony rides, but Joshua wasn't having it! We tried 3 times throughout the visit, but he didn't even want to pet the pony's! So, that was $4.50 I could have saved lol. Hey, maybe I will save it and use next year lol just kidding. 

Morgan taking Mommy for a ride on the tractor lol

OMG Joshua loved playing this. There were ducks that you could race by pumping the water. I'm sure if we would have let him, he would still be there playing that game. 

Lastly, we hopped on the wagon...ok tractor, and had a very nice ride around the HUGE orchard!! As you can see Morgan was focused on her bottle, and Joshua thought it was the coolest thing since the duck races!

After a long day at the cider mill we were all very hungry, so off to Mongolian BBQ we went. I was excited to take Joshua there for the first time. I knew he would enjoy watching the guys cooking the food on the grill. His behavior at the table was not one that met my approval, but seeing his face at the grill was priceless. 

Needless to say we were all pooped, but wouldn't have had it any other way!

Morgan 1st Birthday pt. 1

November 13 marked Morgan's 1st Birthday!  On her actual birthday the family went out to dinner to Red Robin.  I'll have to create a different post for that, but on November 16th Morgan had a Sugar and Spice themed birthday party.  She invited all of family and closest friends to help her celebrate!

 

Morgan was very reserved during her party.  I don't know if it was all the people at her house, or the dress she was in made her uncomfortable, but she was not the normal Morgan that runs around the house and climbs on everything! LOL She was very quite, and clingy the entire day.

 

Morgan is her pretty in pink dress to match the Sugar and Spice Birthday theme. 

 

Here is the birthday girl with her cousin Austin.  Austin just turned one a few months back!

In efforts to remain with the Sugar and Spice theme, I wanted to make sure all the decorations matched the theme as well.  The main color was pink with light "girly" colors to accent.  The menu was also Sugar and Spice inspired.  The menu included:
Salad
Chili (spice)
Cornbread muffins
Nuggets & Tator Tots for the kids that didn't want chili
Yogurt Parfait bar -blueberries, raspberries, strawberries,and granola (sugar)
Fruit salad (sugar)
Chips and salsa (spice)
Candy bar (sugar)
Cake (sugar)
Pink Lemonade, juice boxes, and water
Pink Rice Krispie Treats for the favors (sugar)

Below is the setup!

 

Morgan with her grandmother, cousin, and aunt.

Morgan with her Auntie Rie.

My BFF came out to party with Morgan!

 

Morgan's Great-Uncle B came to wish her a Happy 1st Birthday!

Of course I had to add a couple of additional pictures of the adorable birthday girl!!

Morgan 1st Birthday pt. 2