Fall Fun

Yes, this is yet another quick photographic catch-up of our fun this fall. Enjoy!

Her latest hobby - collecting rocks in her pockets.... though not always in the Elton John shades.

Using the dehydrator to make dried apples from the ones we picked at the orchard.

Applauding her good job! (Note the outfit: cat pajamas with apron
and flip-flops -- the height of sophistication.

Tony works on stacking the wood for the woodstove.

Olivia helped this year in my place : )

Playing IN her new toy box (built for her birthday by Uncle Jon), while wearing her new winter hat
from GG (Great Grandma Holthusen).

Olivia Turns 2!

How fast the years are flying by! Our little girl in now a bonafide 2 years old. Complete with family, friends and cupcakes, Olivia celebrated in style. She even got her own birthday fireworks display courtesy of Uncle Jon : )  Thanks to all who spoiled her with love and gifts!

Playing in the hammock with cousins Megan and Miles.

More hammock snuggling with Meg.

Lighting her ballerina cupcake...

Sizing up her prey....

Digging in! Yum! (Olivia asked for cupcakes each day for the next week!)

Apple Picking

We did manage to squeeze in a quick trip to the local orchard this fall. Poverty Lane Orchards proved to be a lovely local spot for some apple pickin' fun.

Summer Smatter

So, since I am ridiculously behind in updating the blog (I blame the human growing in my " belly"), here is a "smattering" of pics of Olivia from this summer. Enjoy!

Olivia really enjoyed her sandbox this summer that Mommy found at the dump! Yea for free stuff!

She also enjoyed our fire pit...

...and eating the rewards!

We also found a really nice river beach ("Sandy Beach") that was perfect
 for picnics and toddler exploration.

Olivia also experienced her first "ride" at the Norwich Lions Club fair this July.
Her cousin Miles and Uncle Scott joined her and Daddy on this exciting train ride!

Enjoying berries! (her absolute favorite!)