We went to the Holland's house today to make apple cider! It was a very tricky process. We collected apples, washed them, put them in a huge press, strained the juice (twice) and then...yummm!

Putting the apples in a 100 year old apple press! Anderson and I were so shocked to learn that apple juice and cider came from actual apples.

Helping Dad fill jugs of apple cider to take home!

We made our annual family pilgrimage to a pumpkin farm today. I had almost too much fun to contain myself.

Obligatory family hay ride picture...would it be October without it?

Anderson found his own way out of the hay bale maze! Everyone was pretty impressed. Good thing he did, my dad would probably still be in there!

Running down the Great Hay Pyramid...or it is the Mayan pumkin steps?

So many pumpkins to choose!

Dad said "everyone pick out one small pumpkin." Anderson said "define small, dad." I said "one just won't do!"

Hauling out our loot!

Today was Nathan's birthday! He had a party at the Astoria Port of Play. My mom says you can book your party at the Port of Play at www.portofplay.org.