basement update

PROGRESS!!! I was beginning to think that there was never and end in sight. In the last few days there have been big changes. All repairs have been completed!! We now have a new floors and it has been painted. All of the molding has been changed, new doors and carpet are ordered and the granite should be installed this week. Furniture and workout equipment are scheduled to be derived tomorrow!! Hopefully by the end of the week TVs will be hung and toys will start to be back on the shelves. There is still alot of work to do, but I am so excited for it to all come together. I can't wait to host our first get together down there. Here is a quick sneak peak of the new bar area.

boogie babies

David had the day off and the plan was suppose to be to go to Westview Orchards for a fun fall day. But the weather did not cooperate and we were left to figure out what to do. Until yesterday I have never heard of Boogie Babies. I would describe it as your typical kids play place that had climbing areas, arts and crafts, computers, karaoke stage, dress up stuff, little cafe and tons of tons of toys.  It is pretty new so it was nice and clean and for a while we had the place to ourselves but it was never busy. It kept both boys very entertained for hours.  I liked it more than Jungle Java, there was so much more to do! I love outdoor activities but it nice to find a fun alliterative. 

 Nathan and Macy

 Nathan loved dressing up as a chef

Enjoying writing on the walls!!

silly at soccer

Keeping Nathan entertained while Jake is soccer practice can be a challenge, usually he is pretty good. The other day he decided he would not keep his sock or shoes on and wanted to run around in the grass barefoot.  Then he come up with a fun game of tipping chairs and falling out on purpose. 

mad science

Jake helped his buddy Austin celebrate his 5th birthday!! Mad Science came and did many cool experiments with the kids. Some of the highlights were making candy molecules, making slime and blasting off a rocket!! it was an action packed party to say the least. Happy Birthday Austin!!

I think Jake ate all of his molecules 

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mixing his green slime

a different view

Today was a big day for Nathan, he swam in the big pool without me at Goldfish! I watched from behind the glass. I was so proud of my little man he could care less that someone else was holding him and dunking him underwater. He loved every minute of the class and was sad was his 30 minutes were up.  Jumping in was his favorite part! 

jordan's 3rd birthday

Today we celebrated Jordan's 3rd birthday at Farmington Gymnastics. I really need to sign our little monkey Nathan up for gymnastics classes, he was in he element. Both boys had so much fun at the party and LOVED all the climbing, swinging, jumping, and running around! 

Jordan the birthday boy

loved the foam pit

nathan LOVED sliding in to the foam pit

daddy being a good sport in the foam pit

erwins apple orchard

I love this time of the year! In our house when fall comes it means it is time to go pick apples. After soccer we meet with the Elysa, Austin and Jordan at Erwins for apple picking. The highlight for Jake today hands down the was tractor ride, he did not even want to get off to pick apples! Luckily there were a few stops along the way. Nathan of course loved all eating all the apples, he would take a bite drop the apple and freak out till we handed him another, usually he had two in his hands at all times. A day at Erwins is not complete without cider and donuts, to bad the bees were horrible we ended up finishing our snack in the car. We are already planing on going to Westview Orchards and Upland Hills Farm for more fall fall activities!

nobody wanted their picture taken

Austin took this pictures, not to bad 

start of new soccer season

This fall Jake is playing in a new soccer league. We swtiched him so he could play with his buddies, Enzo, Brady and Logan. It is also much closer and works better with Nathan's nap schedule. I was very impressed today with Jake, he has improved so much from last season.  He has so much more time on the field with this team. Way to go Jake!! It's going to be a busy fall he now has soccer practice Mondays and Wednesdays, game on Satrudays then swim lessons on Tuesdays. Good thing he likes to be busy.

daddy was wearing a hat so Jake wanted a hat

Jake and Enzo

the cheering section

booth park

Friday we meet up with Macy and Sara at Booth Park. We had a great morning at the park and then they were unbelievably good at lunch. 

parent toddler class

Nathan and I started our parent toddler class this morning. He marched right into to the classroom and jumped right in to the activities. He really seemed to enjoy the class and playing with kids his own age. The bean table was a favorite and he also really like music and circle time. 

yated cider mill

We lucked out and ended up a perfect morning for our first cider mill experience of the season. We headed out to Yates in Rochester because Rebecca and Sara both need pasteurized cider.  There was a cute area by the river that the kids loved exploring. Nathan was not sure of the goats but really enjoyed his donuts. 

just because

Nathan of course wanted his picture taken too. I wanted to get this posted because I have to take my computer in, and I not be able to post pictures for a few days.  He was a little sad when I took Jake to school that he was not able to stay and play too. This boy is ready but, he is going to have to wait till January. Next week Nathan starts his classes, Mondays we will have parent toddler and Wednesdays he will have swimming.

first day of school

Today was a special day in our house, Jake started his last year of pre-school!! He was very excited this morning to get back to school and play with his friends. He marched right in and quickly dismissed me. I did manage to snap a quick picture with his teacher Miss Barbara.