10 Years

Wesley and I celebrated our 10th anniversary on November 10th.

10 years?  What?

Where did the time go?

My mom and dad came up to watch the kids and Wesley and I took off to Tahoe for the weekend.  We left Friday morning and went up to Apple Hill.  We saw all the different orchards and farms they  have up there, we bought an apple pie, and then headed to Tahoe. 

Once we got to our room, we dug into the apple pie.  It was so yummy.

We stayed at the Ridge Tahoe.  It is just a few minutes away from Heavenly Village and it was beautiful. 

On Saturday morning we went to a timeshare presentation at the Ridge.  We didn't buy one .. even though it was pretty tempting .. and they gave us $125 bucks to use at the resort!  Hello!  We went out to dinner Saturday night and then Sunday morning I got a facial at the Day Spa on site.  We also bought a bunch of stuff at the market place .. all for free!  Can't beat free.

On Saturday afternoon we went down to Heavenly Village for a look around and some window shopping.

Then we headed to the beach.  It was FREEZING.  We stayed for 5 minutes and headed back to the warm car.

On our way back to the hotel, we found a nature trail and decided to go for a walk.  (even though it was SOO Stinkin' Cold outside) It was wonderful to just walk and talk and hang out.  The scenery was beautiful too.

The trail led us back to the beach.  We watched the sun set and then we walked back.

It was a wonderful trip.  One that I would LOVE to repeat EVERY weekend. 

I can't believe how blessed I am. 

10 years ago I made the best decision of my life. 

I married my best friend.

I love you Wesley.

Apple Hill

We headed up to "Apple Hill" last Saturday Morning with our friends, the Christensen's.

There are over 40 different apple orchards/farms that you can visit.  They all have different apple things to buy: apple cider, apple pies, apple fritters .. and of course, just plan ol' apples.

We parked in the middle of an orchard at the first farm and when we got out, Wesley started lifting Mallory into the trees to pick apples.  They were delicious.

Apple Fritter?  Yes please!

Feeding the trout.

Lookin' at the horses.

Lil' Sebastian.

Ashley may or may not be really mad that I posted this picture of her.

Mallory was sick the morning we were getting ready to leave.  She was quite the trooper as we carted her around to each farm.  I love these kids.  They make me smile every single day.

Braden and Zach.  They are naughty when they are together.  They are going to give us a run for our money in the years to come.

Mallory's Balloon Animal.  It's a dog .. with a leash.  Pretty awesome.  Even awesomer?  It was only a buck.  Sweet!

Happy Fall!

Bishop's Pumpkin Farm

We made a trip up to Bishop's Pumpkin Farm (in Wheatland) a few weeks ago.  It's a HUGE farm with hay rides, train ride, 3 huge pumpkin patches (one with small pumpkins, one with jack-o-lantern sized ones, and a huge patch of giant pumpkins) parks and slides, petting zoo, food, apple cider house, etc.

Zachary is a bit obsessed with trains right now.  Railroad Crossings are one of his favorite things of all.  He calls them "Ding Dings" .. cause that's the noise they make.

An actual family picture!  This is a big deal .. cause it never happens.  This was on our hay ride out to the pumpkin patch.

Our family in shadows.

Zach abusing the goats.

Mallory being a goat. 

Good times.