And Fall Begins...

September came and went.  We started the month with a trip to the zoo.  It was beautiful outside on the day we planned to go despite the 2 weeks of rain before that.  The animals were very active and the kids had a ball. 

The elephant was down so close.  This has to be one of Maryssa's favortie animals
 and the sound she makes for him is so funny.

It's a bird.  It's a plane.  No it's an........

Orangutan traveling on the o-line above the park.

Tried to get a picture of all three kids, but you can see how it turned out.

A pretty good picture if I do say so.

Always a favorite for Maryssa.  She loves fish.

We also did some fun things around Frederick.  In the Streets is a big event at the beginning of the month where all the local businesses come out on the streets of downtown Frederick and people can walk around and look at crafts, buy yummy food, listen to music, get free facepaint and animal balloons.  We always enjoy checking out what our beautiful town has to offer.

Enjoying her ice cream and balloon dog.

Oh so happy.

Maryssa and I went to Gaver Farms to play and check out the animals.  We had a blast in the corn pit, slides, racing ducks with water pumps, jumping on the giant pillow, playing on the play ground and watching all the animals.  She got a kick out of the turkey gobbling at her.  I guess true Hokies just love a good gobble.

Giant Pillow...one of my favorites.

Sandbox fun.

Everybody loves a deere.

A few more years before she really gets to ride one.

Using an old water pump to race rubber ducks down the ramp.

Hop Hop goes the bunny

Days around the house are full of digging in the dirt, dance parties, make believe with her little people, dress up and much more.

Maryssa digging with her best bud Taylor.

So beautiful.

Flowers are a girls best friend :)

We also had the privilege to witness my dear friends Julie and Paul's wedding.  It was a beautiful evening celebrating their love.  The wedding was in Richmond, so Nana and Papa took Maryssa for the night and Kristie drove us around town.  Love these two pictures.

Fall means time for the Great Frederick Fair!  Fried food, ice cream, animals and rides.  My favorite part is the funnel cake, while Maryssa loved all the animals and the rides.  She was big enough to ride on a train and some bears that spun around.  She loved them both and screamed when we had to leave.

Waving to Mommy from the train.

Choo Choo

Spinning around in circles.

The month came to a great end with my 30th birthday party.  Eric planned a great time with a corn hole tournament.  I was so happy to celebrate with family and friends.

Watching the games with the beautiful babies.

Let the games begin.

Even the kids loved to play.

There were way to many candles to blow out.