a fun little visitor!

jake's mom and nephew, dallas, came to visit for a few days last week.  although the weather did not cooperate (rain all 3 days they were here),  we had so much fun with them!

 meeting uncle jake at work for lunch!

i am bummed i didn't get more pictures but it was almost impossible to get them both holding still for longer that 2 seconds!  they had so much fun together and dallas is the best cousin!  he called Makenzie "Kenzie darling" the whole time he was here and was always wanting to love on her!  

we miss you mom and Dallas!  thanks for coming to visit!! 

apple orchard and apple pie :)

 Makenzie and I went with a friend to an apple orchard in Maryland last week.  I had never been apple picking before so I was excited about the experience.  makenzie was enjoying snacking on the apples and with every apple picked i become more and more excited for my first homemade apple pie!

 and it did not disappoint!!!!  wow it was delicious!!! 

pumpkin patch with friends!

beautiful day in dc

we spent the day in dc paddle boating on the tidal basin and checking out a fun event called "The Taste of DC" where you get to try out food from restaurants all over the city!  it was great weather and tons of fun! 

Fall is in the house!

 my fall/halloween decorations are out and I love it!  

we had some friends over for some pumpkin carving and yummy fall food!   

 my first (and possibly last) pumpkin roll.  it was delicious but alot of work to make.

 vampire teeth for our guests

 kenz would not touch the inside of the pumpkin.  

 i was quite impressed with Jake's creativity and craftsmanship!  

 All the pumpkins were unbelievable!