Apple Hill and Tahoe

This past weekend we took a trip up the mountain to Apple Hill and Tahoe. We stopped at High Hill Ranch in Apple Hill first. Along with picking up apples, apple juice, and caramel apples we also gave Kate 2 pony rides. It was her first time riding a pony and she LOVED it! She looked like a natural. All she could talk about afterwards was wanting to ride the pony more.

At our Tahoe cabin, the girls had a wonderful time hanging out. Kate enjoyed playing with the doll house, swinging outside and throwing rocks in the creek. Maggie enjoyed taking in all the sights and sounds.

Beautiful fall colors. Out for a walk with Daddy. It was a bit chilly in the morning but it turned into a gorgeous 65 degrees in the afternoon.

We took Kate to McDonald's on Saturday to get some chocolate milk and to play around. She loved climbing in all the tubes.

We brought our pumpkins up to Tahoe to carve them before Halloween. Here Kate is holding her white pumpkin for the camera.

Carving time!

New pictures

I don't have a chance to write much on our blog but here are some new pictures.

Moby wrap success!

Cleaning up!

Smiles!!!

Kate LOVES to color these days.

Pumpkin Patch

Today we took a trip to Impossible Acres Pumpkin Patch. We had a great time picking out pumpkins for the whole family, petting the farm animals and going for a tractor ride. Kate was trying to decide which pumpkin was best for her. She decided that she wanted a small one and Mommy and Daddy could have the big pumpkins. Kate found her pumpkin. Right after this picture was taken she told me "too heavy, Mommy hold." All the girls posing with Kate and Maggie's pumpkins. Maggie slept through the whole thing.

One great thing about Impossible Acres is that they have a really nice petting zoo. Every year we purchase a season pass for Kate so we can go numerous times during the month of October. They have goats, hens, chicks, piglets, kittens, bunnies, a pony, etc.

We dressed Maggie up in a pumpkin sleeper for our trip to the pumpkin patch. Of course no one got to see how cute she was since she quietly slept the entire time in the Bjorn. She is such an easy baby! We took a tractor ride around Impossible Acres. Kate told us it was like Mickey Mouse...whatever that means.

I love this time of year!

Life with a new baby

Two weeks have gone by since the birth of Maggie and things are going great! Maggie is a very easy baby compared to her big sister. She sleeps most of the time and then happily wakes up to eat. The only time we hear her cry is when she isn't getting milk fast enough. It has been so wonderful having Will home this entire time since he can watch the girls while I nap or take Kate out on errands to keep her busy. Kate has been adjusting to her new life very well. She is such a kind and loving big sister. We have only had a few meltdowns with her, but that is to be expected. Below are some new pictures of Maggie...enjoy!

Maggie is showing off her fancy swimsuit she got from Dedushka and Grammalene. On Sunday we took Kate to the local pool before is closed for the season. Maggie had to wear her swimsuit too though she slept the entire time in the Bjorn front-pack.

Auntie Sarah bought the girls these adorable matching dresses. This was the best sister picture of could get of them in the dress.

Daddy was giving Kate horsie rides. So much fun! This picture represents 4 generations of second daughters. My Grandma, Mom, myself, and Maggie are all second born daughters. Even 3 out of the 4 of us have birthday's in late August. We are super awesome! :-)

We have been able to take several walks with Kate and Maggie. Unlike Kate, Maggie actually sleeps during the walk and is okay with sitting in the stroller the whole time!

Kate does a great job sharing her toys with Maggie...for now.