Family Photos

We had an actual photographer take our family pictures for the first time in probably two years. In the past, we have just used tripod and self timer or relied on a family member to snap some shots for us. We had pictures done right at sunrise and I LOOOOOVE them. All of them!! And the best part is these were shot in our own backyard. We bought this house for the lot it was on and I still pinch myself that this is ours!

Day of adventure

On Saturday, Bryan and I both woke up and decided we wanted to do something fun and adventurous.  Where we are the leaves are in their "peak week" for color changing and it is just to gorgeous to sit home and waste it! We first stopped in Alexandria for some shopping and lunch. We also wandered around killing time while the oil was being changed in the car. The leaves were all colors of the rainbow, the air was crisp, the setting was perfect. We ended up wandering into a church because the lawn was so pretty. When we walked inside a lady working there asked if we had any questions, we said no that we wanted to look around. She then gave us some history. This particular church had been George Washington's church. As well as Robert E. Lee's church and he was confirmed there. Also, the day after Pearl Harbor, FDR and Winston Churchill attended a day of prayed at this church. Bryan and I just think it is so crazy that this random little church we happened upon had SO MUCH HISTORY. We are learning that where we live now, that is just the case everywhere. And honestly, the history major in me just can't handle it. I want to learn and see everything that I possibly can!

 

Kade and I taking a seat in George Washington's family pew!

We loaded back in the car and decided to drive around northern Maryland. We looked up some scenic drives and decided to go on one that went by three historic covered bridges. It was GORGEOUS! I could tell that the northern part of the state had already passed their "peak week" for the leaves changing, but it still didn't mean it wasn't beautiful! We drove and saw the bridges and then through a state park. We were kicking ourselves that we didn't wear or bring clothes to go hike around in, but there is always next time!

I've said it once and I'll say it again, we are soaking up every last bit of Fall here on the East Coast. It is better than I could have ever imagined. And from what I hear, our dark cold days of winter will be here before we know it!

Autumn

This afternoon we were playing in the backyard and the sunlight was absolutely gorgeous. It was coming in through the trees giving the perfect back light and I immedatly ran inside to grab my camera. I don't think I could love these shots more. This is where we are every single afternoon, soaking up every last bit of this gorgeous Autumn season.

Spooking up the place!

Last weekend we decided to add a few more Halloween decorations to our fall decor that was already out. The kids loved helping me and I think we are ready for Halloween! 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

It's BACK!

After a week of summer like weather, fall is back! The cool front hit yesterday and it rained all day! We enjoyed our rainy day and snuggled up inside. Last night Bryan and the kids watched Charlie  Brown: The Great Pumpkin and I made apple butter from all our apples we picked last week. Yesterday was a wonderfully cozy day and we are so happy that fall is back! 

Today after ballet and errands we still had 30 min before we could get Kade from school so Ella and I walked down to a local bakery and I treated her to a pumpkin cookie. 

Once we got home today these two decided to go for a little drive!