Falling for Fall

 I have said it before but will say it again, Fall is my Favorite time of year!!!

I love everything about it.  The smell of wood smoke in the air, the beautiful trees, the chill in the air, the pumpkins and of course Halloween!

We kicked off our fall with a trip to Tye's in Anacortes where they have a Family Farm Festival.  Many of the local farms participate in an entire weekend of activities.

Our first farm visit was in Mount Vernon. 

Here we went on Barrel rides.

And the kids did the corn maze.  The split into teams and the boys finished first then went back in after the girls.

It took them quite awhile, but they loved it!

The next day we went to quite possibly my favorite farm ever.  The Highland Scottish Cattle Farm!

It may sound strange but I really think they are beautiful!

At this farm we went on a hayride through the apple orchards.

The weather was amazing, I could have stayed here all day!

Of course there was plenty of animals to pet and interact with.

This guy thought Beren was especially tasty.

Aren't they beautiful!!

The little guys got to go on pony rides.

Then it was time for everyone's favorite activity.  PUMPKIN picking!!!!

Almost has big as he is!

It was such a wonderful weekend making memories with family.

My kids each make dinner once a week.  As they get older they are becoming more adventurous in their choices.  Beren made Teriaki Salmon and it was so good the kids were fighting over the last piece.  It was so pretty I had to take a picture.

Finally Halloween approaches and the decorations go up!

Some local friends invited us to a Halloween bonfire.

The kids wore their costumes to the bonfire.  They both designed and made their own costumes.

Beren dressed as a Hydrogen Atom!

Eris dressed as Fluttershy in a Gala Gown from My Little Pony.

This has been one of the nicest Falls I have ever experienced here in WA.  One afternoon it brought us a Halloween visitor!

We headed back up to Anacortes to Help Tye and the kids move into their forever home.  It just happened to be the weekend of Trick-or-Treating, so the kids all got to go out together.  

It was one of the funnest Halloweens we have ever had!

Pasha all packed and ready to go!

We got Tye all moved and settled in their new house.  I wish them all the happy memories they deserve!

What an incredible October we have had.  I can't wait for November and December.  Bring on the Holidays!!!!!