Fall

The humidity is gone (fingers crossed). The mornings are cool enough to grab a sweatshirt and want to be cuddled under the blankets a little longer. The windows are open and the breeze blows in big gusts that make me smile. I love this kind of weather. We have been taking full advantage of the exit of summer and the entry of fall. Although there are still some bugs lingering to make us a little more cranky than usual, we are getting by. Quick update-Will is on his 3rd ear infection coupled with pink eye and Jack has strep. WEEEEEEEEEE

We were blessed with a special visit from Kay Kay and Bampa last week. They arrived late on Wednesday night to the Greenville airport. I kept Jack up and at the last minute told him he would get to come on a special adventure to pick them up. I knew if he was still awake when they came in the door that he would be downstairs instantly, so maybe this would help him to use up that silly, excited energy and go to bed easily. We 'surprised' Kay Kay and Bampa by sending them a text saying just I was waiting outside in the car, when we were actually INSIDE. Jack was so excited that we were "tricking" them. Kay Kay was SOOO excited to see her Jack. We then enjoyed 4 wonderful, adventure filled days. We brought them to The Children's Museum in downtown Greenville. We have been many times already, I just have never made it to post all or any of the pictures. Jack LOVES it!

Bampa and Will on the race track.

Shopping at the Bi-Lo market!

Watch your toes-it's all going on the floor! 

Kay Kay is putting a "cast" on Bampa-Jack's not so sure about this. 

 We went back to Sky Top Orchards (I talked about it here) for more Apple cider donuts, to adventure through the bamboo forest and feed the farm animals. We didn't pick anymore apples, but did bring home a yummy bag of already picked Macintosh!

Looking at the grape vines. "I want to pick THOSE."

and we brought the wagon because.....

On top of the mountain

Will is not amused....

Is that Shen? 

Will thought feeding the bunnies was HYSTERICAL

In the bamboo forest

Jack-"Where are the pandas?" Bampa-"In China"

And of course, some apple cider donuts!

Making special cookies with Kay Kay

And the best part....eating the frosting, i mean, decorating them. 

A little for the cookie, a little for Jack, a little more for Jack...oh and a little for the cookies. :)

We ventured downtown to show off the farmer's market that we love (I talked about it here). We went to the playground, we rode on George the train (a mini train that takes you on a 3/4 mile ride around the playground at one of the parks-you even go over a little bridge). Jack and Will got to blow the horn at the end of the ride. There was street hockey and secret agents and pirates and sword fighting and cars and adventure walks. I know that Kay Kay and Bampa were worn out by the end of each day. It was busy and fun. We were all sad to see them go (especially since Will got sick the next day), but we know we will see them again soon.

On George, the Train

Go Dukes!

Go Dukes!

Until next time.....