witch scavenger hunt

The kids had a day off from school for teacher prep day. It had been years since we made our way to Gardner village. So I was determined to make it happen this year. Most of the kids were on board, one was really not wanting to go at all (and it wasn't our oldest), but he mostly managed. We even took a friend with us. We went on the scavenger hunt to find all the witches and they did it. So we took our papers to the bakery and each of the kids got a snickerdoodle and we headed back home. (actually we first stopped by Trader Joes to get the seasonal almond danish, yum!) 

daddy's work halloween party

This summer, Justin's work cancelled the usual barbecue party. We were all super sad about it because it was one of our favorite days. Instead they decided to put more energy (and money) towards the Halloween party. It was totally worth it! They had tons of food trucks to choose from for dinner, donuts, soda, popcorn, cotton candy, trick or treating, and then a pumpkin to take home. Adeline got to meet Elsa and Cinderella, so she was pretty much in heaven.

Adeline is three

Happy Birthday to our Adeline! When I woke up in the morning, I walked outside and saw the most amazing sunrise after the nighttime rainstorm we had. There was even a double rainbow! It was the perfect sign that it was going to be a beautiful day celebrating our girl.

Adeline is in the thick of her love for princesses so we couldn't turn down an opportunity to have a princess photo shoot on her birthday and she loved (almost) every minute of it. Corbin and his friend were standing behind me for part of it and got her laughing and smiling so well. 


Adeline felt like a princess all day as her brothers showered her with love. She was excited about her cake and all the extra attention. 

We are all so grateful that Adeline is in our family! She is full of spunk and sweetness and we couldn't love her more!

corn maze

Last year we found a fun pumpkin patch with a corn maze. We loved it and wanted to go again this year. There was the coolest full moon, we found all the check-in points in the maze, the kids spent a ton of time on the slide, and Adeline met Snow White! We had a fantastic night!!