Fall in Florida

This past weekend, the family took a trip to our local farm to visit the "pumpkin patch" and see the animals in the petting zoo area. The notion of a pumpkin patch in Florida is a little silly - it's really just a bunch of shipped in pumpkins lined up for sale, but the intent was there. Also: Mom just told one of her college students that pumpkins actually grow on vines....and she genuinely didn't know that. So - score one for the Florida education system.

We went to the farm with our friends, the Aultmans, and their little girl Hartley. She's Hadley's best friend, and these two really like crawling all over each other/stealing each other's stuff. It works out well. It also lends itself to hilarious photo opportunities.

"Hey Mom - what are you doing?"

Hadley LOVED the petting zoo area, and she desperately wanted to touch/pet/grab all of the animals, especially the goats and horses. She also really liked the emu, much to Mom's dismay. Hopefully she doesn't like birds too much.

"Just one more inch, Dad, and then I can reach!"

Giggle-fest with Dad!

Dancing to the 50's cover band with Mom

After the farm, we decided that Sunday brunch was in order. The parents enjoyed mimosas and brunch delights. The girls enjoyed watching Daniel Tiger and stealing each other's pacifiers and bottles.

Happy Fall Fun everyone!

Hilton Head, SC with the Schwartz's!

We spent a nice long weekend with our friends Jess, Bryan and Cooper relaxing poolside in Hilton Head, SC. Hadley had a great time splashing and meeting Cooper, and the adults had SO much fun catching up. Bruce and Courtney have known Bryan and Jess since college (Bruce and Bryan are fraternity brothers), so it was an excellent chance for everyone to reconnect, relax, and introduce our kids (eek!!).

The whole gang, on the last night in HH

Cooper had his first food -
french fries!!

Family bonding :)

Super splash fun with Dad

 Bryan and Bruce had a great time golfing, Jess and Courtney went to the spa, and the kids played on the ground/Cooper basically looked suspiciously at Hadley while she tried to pull his hair and pet his face. Good times.

Mom and Hadley pool time

"Hey Cooper - come down here
and play!"

Dinner on the tidal shores of Hilton Head at Skull Creek

We had such a great time and can't wait to schedule our next trip! By that point, Cooper and Hadley will be able to run around after each other....and maybe the parents get to relax? Eh, probably not. :)

It's a 10 month celebration!

Hadley is amazing. She is only 10 months old, and she is really rocking it. She LOVES eating big girl food, giggling, trying to talk, and yes.....walking. Right now, her personal best is SIX STEPS, but on the regular it's more like 2-3 at a time. Even still, Mom and Dad are already starting to feel like their baby girl is really all grown up.

On the move

Hard at work

Shake it girl!!

This month, Grammy (Babiarz) has spent the whole month visiting because Mom and Dad's work schedules have been really busy. This gave them the flexibility to know that someone was always able to watch, love, snuggle, and take care of Hadley. Pop-Pop (Babiarz) came to visit for a few weeks, too! Hadley has really LOVED having them around. I wish they gave me more treats/let me eat all of Hadley's stuff animals, but alas, they have the same feelings about that as Mom and Dad.

Hey there, Pop-Pop. You're fun.

Snuggle me!!!!

Finally, it is such a treat getting to hang out with this little monkey. She really does make everyone's lives much better. I'm so glad she became part of our family!