Apple Picking

Today I took Carter apple picking. It was a really fun day. They had a tour where for a minimal fee a tour guide explained about the importance of bees for the apple orchard, showed them a Johny Appleseed movie, and then let them pick apples. They even had a hay maze and small petting zoo. I was hoping that if Carter picked the apples himself, maybe he would have more of a desire to eat an apple. Mission unsuccessful. But the experience was fun nonetheless.

Nothing should come between a boy and his cars

Buggy Bumper

Look what I made! This is Buggy Bumper number one. Hopefully, there will be many more to follow.

Happenings...

Over the past few weeks, we have been spoiled. We had Jeff's mom Toni, my mom, my sister, and my friend Christine each stay a few days with us within the past few weeks. We even had the opportunity to take a trip to Indiana to visit with several of Carter's cousins that he has never met and to Madison to visit my Aunt Jen and her children Owen and Audrey. We couldn't be happier that Carter is getting the opportunity to feel what it is like to be surrounded by family and friends. Growing up with family around, just gives Carter a sense of belonging and security that we felt was so important for him to have. We are so grateful!

On another note, the weather here in Wisconsin is already started to chill. We woke up this morning with a cool house and were saddened to find that it was only 50 degrees out. We are sad to see the Summer pass as we have had so much fun being outside getting to know our neighbors, playing in the parks, going to the zoo, riding bikes, and taking nature walks. At this point, I just hold onto the hope that we will have at least a few days of mild weather this fall so that we can enjoy the change in colors, the fall of leaves that bring along fun craft projects, and the joy of picking apples/pumpkins, and the taste of yummy apple cider.

Carter had his first swim lesson last Saturday. He loves the water but doesn't particularly like the teacher touching him at all. I guess it is my fault. He probably has picked up on my fear of strangers. Which is good and bad I guess.

I have started a new business venture in an effort to bring in a little bit of extra income to fight against the rise in fuel, grocery, and every other thing that costs. I am making/sewing baby shopping cart covers which I am calling Buggy Bumpers. My mom made me one as a gift for toting Carter around and I just got so many compliments on it that I decided to make them myself. They serve to protect babies/toddlers from the nasty germy shopping carts that they tend to lick or chew or whatever else they do. I am currently working on getting a blog site set up with pictures and fabric choices. So keep me in mind if you are in need of a unique baby gift. I'm selling them for $65. They are reversable and can be made in whatever theme, pattern, or color of fabric you would like. I figure if I don't make any money at all, at least it will be a good hobby to do while Jeff enjoys his various hobbies. Here are a few pictures.