what's a better fall activity?

apple and pumpkin picking....is there any other way to enjoy the first hints of fall? i think not! we drove down to illinois to enjoy the beautiful weather and teach the kids about orchards and green pumpkins.

kite flying

my husband loves to fly a kite. as a teenager he would take his kite to the beach and just lay down in the sand and stare up at the kite for hours. he loved it. last weekend he taught maggie to love it too. it was the first coldish day we have had. Abraham & I sat on the hill, had snacks and watched the sky and the marvelous clouds. it was a good family day. we were in our favorite place-Forest Park.

sometimes all you got is your cell phone

last week we went to one of our favorite parts of town (South City) to eat with good friends and feed ducks in the pond and walk around the beautiful gardens and teach the kids about lily pads and goldfish. the pictures were just too cute not to post! look how old maggie looks!