weekend in pictures

A short summary of our weekend:
*1 baptism, and 2 parties all in one day *lots of outside and indoor play time for noah *golden leaves turned into a garland *kickoff weekend to ABC Family's 13 Nights of Halloween *sunday = pajama day all day *nonstop eating  *finally got to wear an old zara faux leather skirt and the blue suede shoes i've been hoarding since before i got pregnant *noah and i got lots of compliments on our matching blue suede shoes (his are freshly picked moccs)

I'm presently battling a head cold, and I think I'm winning. 'Tis the season to get sick! Hope your weekend was fabulous. 






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apple picking // pumpkin patch

We spent a day at a farm in Upstate New York, north of New York City, two weekends ago. This was our first time hitting up Fishkill Farms and we loved it. We wanted a place to go where we could enjoy ourselves and avoid the city crowds and a huge bonus was that it turned out to be the ideal setting for picturesque fall foliage which I go completely gaga over. Our initial intent was to solely go apple picking, but as soon as we arrived we saw the pumpkin patch was throwing pumpkins at us so it turned into a 2-for-1. The morning started out foggy and misty, but shortly after gave way to overcast skies. The forecast didn't stop us or anyone else from going; in fact, I found it to be the ideal weather for picking because it wasn't too hot or too cold. As reviews suggested, we got there pretty early to avoid the crowds or lines. It may have been because of the weather but the farm was not overly packed with hoards of people thank God, so it seemed we went on a perfect day. The farm hosts a live band, barbecue food, and livestock on the weekends and it looked like some locals go there just for that...and the hot cider donuts! Can't say I blame them. (someone knows where the good stuff is)We purchased only 1/2 a dozen of these ahm-azing hot cider donuts, half plain and half cinnamon sugar. Such amateurs! Next time, we are just going face first into a dozen cinnamon sugar ones! These need to be eaten as soon as possible (if they are lucky enough to make it into the car) because they are made fresh right on the farm and after a few days, they start getting stale. Getting them to that point is against all that is holy. The best part about the Fishkill orchard is that the trees are low enough where you don't really need poles. We didn't see anyone really using the poles, nor any kids needing one. I'm sure when Noah gets tall enough, he'll be doing his own picking. The orchards are beautiful, clean, well-maintained and plentiful. The mountainous views are amazing, and there are no lengthy walks to get to the apples. Each apple variety has its own section and you drive up in your car, exit the vehicle where you want to pick, and return to your vehicle when you are done. And repeat. They even have a section where they harvest organic fruits. We felt like we had the place to ourselves, save for a few people, because of the rolling hills and endless rows of apple trees. It was the peaceful, quiet atmosphere we were looking for. What I loved most was how family-friendly the farm is. Noah loved running through the trees, pointing at apples, and picking up the golden leaves. I'm creating a nature-loving animal, just like me! 

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weekend recap

How was your weekend? This was one of the best weekends on record, so much so, we were sad to see it go by so quickly. *sad face* We took Noah apple and pumpkin picking up in the Hudson Valley, or north of New York City on Saturday. The day started out foggy and a little rainy, but it was actually the perfect weather for going out to the farm because it later turned cool and overcast. I'm sorry but hot, steamy days are not ideal conditions for picking in my opinion. Fall picking should be met with Fall weather, feel me? I would take days spent like this with my boys any day. Carefree days spent up in the valley watching the colorful leaves roll by outside my window, munching on apple cider donuts, picking out the juiciest apples and the biggest pumpkins, watching my baby run around absorbing new surroundings, warm my very soul. We vow to have more days like this. 
My Sunday went something like this: lounge in pj pants, eat, drink, watch a little football, nap, repeat. We all should have more days like this. Perfect end to the weekend if I do say so myself. ;) 





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11 reasons why i love october

October. My favorite time of the year. It is at the peak of Fall awesomeness, and below are 11 more reasons why I love this month. 

1. halloween...of course!

2. changing leaves

3. all things pumpkin

4. snuggling under extra blankets and sleeping with the window open. Ow! 

5. crisp air

6. fall tv 

7. apple and pumpkin picking

8. spiced cider and pumpkin coffee

9. Hocus Pocus. Enough said. 

10. sweater weather

11. abc's 13 nights of halloween. muhahaha!

This October, we will spend countless hours in front of the television watching old and new horror movies because I live for them! We will go apple and pumpkin picking and drink hot apple cider even if it's 70 degrees out just because we can, and then paint and carve said pumpkins into the scariest faces because that's just how we roll around here. We will eat yummy Fall-inspired foods until we are tired (neverrrrr!) and by god, we'll love it. And we will wear lots of skull, skeleton, and Halloween inspired clothing until they are faded away and gray. 

Happy October! 

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weekend in pictures

Happy October 1st people! It's officially acceptable to start decorating for Halloween! In fact, I've already started. I swear, decorating for the Holidays is 10 times more fun with a child! So, stay tuned for an obnoxious overload of photos. In the words of Pinhead, 'We have such sights to show you!' Muhahahaha!
Our weekend was very low-key. We went to a wedding, and hung locally for the first full Fall weekend. You already know that included drinking lots of pumpkin flavored coffee and lattes to celebrate National Coffee Day, playing in the newly fallen leaves, and a repeat weekend of fresh guac and turkey chili. I think we're going to make that a Fall weekend tradition! I don't hear my husband objecting.  the bread is bigger than his head but that didn't stop him from chomping away doesn't he look like he's about to do something sneaky... he drinks like a pro...as all pros should! DIY gold skulls I painted and a black candle from Tarjay (a.k.a Target) - let the festivities begin!!!!



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