Apples, Sheep and Bunnies

On Saturday morning we decided to take a trip to an apple orchard in Flat Rock, NC. It was in the mountains and was quite lovely since the leaves have started changing colors there. It was also quite a bit cooler there than in Charlotte, which was nice. We didn't pick any apples, but Ben had a great time checking out some farm animals. He was really excited to see two bunnies whom he named Max and Ruby. There was a little bit of a controversy surrounding these names as another little boy wanted to name the brown bunny Scooby instead of Ruby. Perhaps he just misunderstood what Ben was saying??

We couldn't convince Ben to eat any apples, but he did find a discarded apple on the ground and carried it around with him all day. Maybe more apple exposure will make him more interested in eating them.

Ben was quite fond of this sheep - he tried feeding it his apple. The sheep was quite entertaining and even peed for its spectators, which was a huge hit with our 2 1/2 year old. As he explained to other kids around, "hey you, that sheep went pee pee."

Sheep and goats are so awesome!

Growing weary of apples and pumpkins.

Ben and Kate snoozing together after Daddy read them some stories.

Kate's first trip to Ft. Thomas

Jeff and I had our 10-year reunion at Hanover on October 3rd so we decided to combine it with a long trip to Ft. Thomas. Kate and Ben were both great in the car. She slept most of the way and he slept, listened to music, talked, and covered the back window with Thomas stickers. It was definitely autumn there and it took me a day or two to adjust to the cool temps, but I loved the beautiful fall days.

While we were there we went to Springfield to visit Jeff's grandparents and aunts, went to the zoo and grilled out with some friends and their kiddos. It was great to be back in the Fort and to get back to Hanover. Here are some pics from our trip:

I was worried about our summer baby adjusting to the cooler weather!

Babbie and Ben fed lots of carrots to Bambi and his friends who frequently visit Babbie's back yard. Don't tell the Ft. Thomas police department or they might get arrested! :)

Baby Kate with Great Aunt Joani

Two peas in a pod

Kate and Ben with their great-grandparents George & Carol

Daddy, Kate and Ben at the Cincinnati Zoo.

Our attempt at a family photo.

Jeff's 33rd birthday cake.

Lincoln, Griffin & Ben playing with Lincoln's awesome trains.

Annie and Noah doing some cleaning.

Daddy & Ben at Hanover's homecoming - standing near where the old Beta house used to be. Not only were the Betas kicked off campus but they tore down their old house. Not that we would have gone inside - there's no way I would have let Ben in there to touch anything or even breathe the dusty air.

Daddy's old halloween costume - maybe it'll fit next year!

Babbie & Ben at the playground.