Here comes FALL :)

 

We started off September with a visit from cousin Payton and her little one, Paisley :)

Paisley loved our chickens

And going to parks

September had lots more warm days for us to enjoy outside, even when it was rainy

We also got a few pumpkins from our unexpected pumpkin patch!

This was Rose's picture day outfit :)

Rose also made it to the Oley Fair, but so did everyone else and she refused to wait in the french fry line...just burgers and funnel cake this year

Rose also has decided that her bedroom needs some updates since she is now a preteen. No more book nook and instead a new built in closet made by Rose and Justin. 

And some paint colors...we'll see what wins...

Speaking of paint, the camper got some fresh paint before her first trip

She made it and except for a few hiccups, she had a great first camping trip!

We got in one last paddle for the year

We took out our bikes and discovered Rose is ready for the next size bike because she kept riding mine!

Before our second camping trip, we got a few new appliances for the camper

And Justin and Rose tested out some new cushioning for the beds...

Justin also had time to cover the seat cushions with some new fabric

Our second trip out with the camper was much comfier and festive!! 

We got a bike ride in (with Rose's new bike) to an ice cream shop and we all tried to take a picture at the same time :)

And we hiked to some waterfalls.

Until we summer again :)

 

We ended the summer with lots of fun items that Rose requested:

Crystal Cave! I think Rose's face says how she feels about caves!

Rose was the only one with a hole-in-one on the mini gold course :)

Hershey Park (we got the fast pass and Rose rode almost all the roller coasters)!!

We ended with a little rain and LOTS of memories!

...also Troegs, because we needed food :)

AND she went again later in the week to Hershey with her cousins and did lots of other rides :)

Camping with her grandparents

Paddle boarding with Lily

Rose made her theater debut with the local library's summer program

And Rose made this adorable crochet birdie

We also started making some yummy fall favorites with pumpkin scones

This is how Rose feels when she eats the last one

And we made it to the drive-in for a movie

We also got ready for school with: 

a Target run (we both needed a refreshing drink after all that)

New Shoes

AND A PHONE :)

Here she goes!! Have a great year!!

While Rose is off to school the pets need to rest :)

July!

 

Mid summer was full of sunshine, rain, and lots of fun :)

We started off the month with a trip to the Davinci Science Center with friends

Then we headed to the Kutztown Folk Festival. Rose made her own printed bags.

And got a temporary tattoo

Mom brought home some yummy cupcakes from Luna Cakes

Mom started her very first RN job :)

And Rose got some stylish new glasses :)

Rose has continued her summer music lessons

And got a brand new trombone

Rose had a mommy-daughter date

And a daddy-daughter date

AND we welcomed a new family member. Meet: Daydream

She needs a little work, but we're excited to have a camper for more adventures!

We also replaced our yard fence with a custom fence and everyone seems to approve :)

Rose and her cousins had a drink and cookie stand which was visited by the very nice township crew.

And these guys have decided that the summer heat isn't for them and are usually found sleeping somewhere cool.