Sunflowers

Just before we started our school year, I saw that a nearby cider mill was offering their sunflower field for photograph opportunities.  Much to Alice's dismay we made the trip out, and she was a trooper.

Avia came with us, only to learn that Alice has now surpassed her in height.

Once Alice fulfilled her obligation to take a group shot and her individual poses, she and Avia returned to the cafe to wait for us to finish and return.

We found a few sunflowers that were just begging for poses, so we posed for a few shots using my cellphone camera.

Alice might disagree, but I thought it was a fun time.  We bought some donuts and cider to take home.  I was happy to finally find a local sunflower picture spot, because in year's past, the drive to further venues prevented me from making a long trip for the short time it takes to snap a few pictures. = )

The cloud cover made for beautiful pictures!  I'm so happy to have an updated posed picture of my entire crew.

later days

Edit: This post was written in September, but back dated for continuity. 

Kindergarten Country Mill Fieldtrip

With the twins starting kindergarten, this year is full of "lasts."  Since Alice and Emily didn't go to kindergarten in Michigan, it's not been too bad.  But knowing this was the final fieldtrip pulled a little on my heart strings.

It was a cold, wet day.  I bought some coffee on the way to keep my hands warm during the first part of the tour.

The twins went last year with their class, and Billy came too!  But I think they had a good time with just me (and the rest of their class.)

Taking a cold ride on the tractor pulled wagon.

We each picked an apple, and a pumpkin.  And there was no surprise hand holding, unlike last year.  At the end of the tour we were given a donut and some cider.  The cider is cold, which is always surprising to me, as far north as we are.  It was still tasty. = )

G&J striking a pose in front of a real giant pumpkin!

The first school field trip for my last little babies.  I'm just a little sad.  Really.  I love getting to do more and more with all of them every year!

later days

later days