Apple Hill

We just got back from Apple Hill. We had such a wonderful time enjoying Fall up in Northern California. I just realized, on this vacation how lucky I am to live in California. There are so many places that I haven't seen in California and Apple Hill is one of those beautiful places. It is up in the mountains about 45 min. away from Lake Tahoe. We have some friends who have made it a tradition to go up every year. This year they invited us to come with them. It was so nice to breath in the fresh crisp mountain air and to see the leaves change colors. For the first time it felt like Fall. We got up there on Friday night and spent the night in a hotel. Saturday, we went around to all these different farms. The first farm we went to we ate homemade apple doughnuts and hot chocolate(the doughnuts were amazing). Some of the farms had pumpkins growing in the fields, apple orchirds, Train rides, pony and horse rides,got to pick apples and buys things at all the different booths. We had homemade apple cider and apple crisps for desert(very delicious). The boys played very hard and got to eat all the junk food they could stuff into their tummies. They loved picking apples from the trees. The apples taste so much better eating them right off the tree. They got to see how apple juice is made and we got to bring home a bunch of apples. If anyone has any good recipes that include apples I want it. I am going to make homemade applesauce, apple pie, apple crisp ect.... It was a great family vacation!!!

Face Painting

Apple Picking

The boys loved picking the apples. Nash, thought the apples were baseballs(he has an arm)he can throw hard and far. Everyone was dodging apples that were being thrown by my son. Duncan, kept on picking tiny apples that were not fully grown. Dax, made sure he picked the best apples.

The boys had a great time watching people catch fish. The pond was stocked with fish, so every time someone threw their line out they would catch a fish. The boys were so amazed.

The three boys are posing for a picture in front of a pond full of fishes. You could pay to fish in the pond. The boys had a blast watching everyone catch fish.

Our friends Angie and Skyler Cleveland invited us to see American Idol Chris Doultry in concert. It was alot of fun we don't go to alot of concerts.

Candid Pictures of the boys

It is so hard to get all 4 boys in a picture and looking at the camera at the same time. I feel so blessed to have such wonderful sons in my life.

The Fresno Fair

We ventured out to the fresno fair this year and was surprised to find a big kids area where the kids could run around on pirate ships, fish and went looking for gold. They had a great time.

Pumpkin Patch

We visited the pumpkin patch because crew their cousin had his birthday party there. We took the whole family and had a great time feeding the animals, riding behind a tractor and picking out a pumpkin.

FLAG FOOTBALL

Dax, just started flag football with his cousin Mckay and loves to play. Dax loves when dad gets home so he can throw the football around. That is one thing about having all boys, I have to get used to all the sports.

Happy Birthday!!!!

I HAD MY 29TH BIRTHDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND. I HAD A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY!!! MY WONDERFUL FRIENDS TOOK ME OUT FOR DINNER A COUPLE DAYS BEFORE MY BIRTHDAY. ON MY DAY OF BIRTH MY SWEET SISTER-IN-LAW KERRI TOOK ME OUT TO LUNCH AND WE HAD FUN CHATTING WITHOUT KIDS(IT WAS WONDERFUL). MY MOTHER-IN-LAW BABYSAT MY KIDS SO I COULD GO SHOPPING. MY HUSBAND THEN TOOK ME OUT THAT NIGHT IT WAS JUST A PERFECT BIRTHDAY.

BABY TITAN

Titan is 4 months old

Baby Titan has turned 4 months. I have been very surprised on how well he can roll at such a young age. I thought most babies roll over at around 6 months old. It makes me a little worried that he will grow up to be a hyper child. He is so wiggly and very strong little guy. He is not chubby like my other boys (I miss the fat rolls). He has become so alert and smiley and he giggles when I tickle his little tummy. I really enjoy this baby stage. It is amazing how such a little person can bring so much laughter and joy into a home. I would never trade my job(a mommy) for anything. Being a mom is the most fulfilling job I could ever have and at times can bring the most happiness into my life. During these years of having little ones, it at times can be very trying. During those trying times I see the most growth and maturity come out in myself and I am very grateful for that. I am progressing and becoming a better person each and every day because of my children. My kids our forcing me to learn patience, humility, responsibility, Faith, laughter is a great way to get out of a bad mood, it is ok to be a big kid once in awhile, and praying is essential part of getting through the day. I am so grateful for my family!

My boys are getting ready for church. Don't they look handsome?