Reed Valley Orchard - Paris, Kentucky

Today the boys and I went to Reed Valley Orchard in Paris, Kentucky to pick blackberries with our friends. We had such a great time. With our blackberries, I baked a wonderful cobbler and froze the rest for smoothies.


Our goodies from the Orchard. We picked the blackberries and purchased the rest. The peaches were a "Flat Yummy" peach and yes, they were very yummy! The blueberry butter is so wonderful. I bought some bread and butter pickles for my mom, but after opening them kept them for myself. She didn't mind.

Going up the hill to pick blackberries. Hayden is in the back of the wagon wearing the #27 shirt.

Getting ready to pick some blackberries.

From watching "Special Agent OSO" on the Disney Channel, Hayden knew to "twist and pull."

Look at all the blackberries he picked himself.

Conor was such a good sport.

My big boy!

The boys sitting on the porch in rocking chairs telling a story. Each child went around and added a little bit to a story. It was very cute.

I picked a good apple.

Apple of Mom's eye.

The whole gang! One girl in the whole bunch.

Conor - 3 Months

I cannot believe my baby will be 3 months old on the 24th. Tonight I took Conor and Hayden to Picture People to have some pictures made. They were so good. For being such a good boy, Mom took Hayden to the "Mickey Mouse" (Disney) Store for a present. He was so excited.

Camping at Fort Boonesborough

This past weekend we went camping at Fort Boonesborough. It was the perfect weekend. It was low to mid 70s during the days and nice and crisp of the nights. It reminded Trever and I so much of camping in California.

We had a large group of friends camping with us. Total we had 8 families. It was so much fun and Hayden truly had a great time!

"Some" of the kidos waiting in line for the hay ride.

I promise there is a kid in there. As sung as a bug in a rug.

Our campsite.

Just a view of some of the kids playing and some of our friends sitting around the campfire.

One of the many baseball games over the weekend.

A view of our large group!

Most of the gang going fishing.

Carson watching Hayden fishing.

He got really good at casting. I was really proud of him.

Fishing 101 - You have to be patient.

King Hayden. He would sit in this wagon all weekend until someone pulled him. Most of the time it was his buddy, Carson.

Some of the boys wanted to go for a hike.

Dumb and Dumber - Trever and Jason crossing a railroad track over a creek.

Hayden wanted me to take his picture all zipped up in his sleeping bag.

Peek-A-Boo Mom!

Packing up the campsite.

Another view of our large group.

Hayden and Carson getting some swing time in before we have to leave.

Fun Day at the Pool

It was such a beautiful day that we decided to meet our friends at one of Lexington's public pools, Tates Creek Aquatic Center. Hayden had a great time playing with his friends and his cousins, Jack and Reagan.

Jack waiting to use the slide.

My nephew Jack enjoying the slide.

Reagan enjoying the pool.

Hayden and his friend Beau. Beau was filling his bucket for him.

My niece, Reagan, Queen of the Swan slide.

Fire Pit Project

Trever and I are in the process of building a fire pit. We were going to put it down by the creek, but decided it would be best next to the lower patio area. It took us all day just to dig the fire pit. The grass surrounding the fire pit will be pulled up and replaced with stone pavers for a nice sitting area. Once it is all finished it will be beautiful.