DOVE FAMILY

The last few weeks, we have been so busy doing fall activities and visited 3 farms! If it was up to Matthew & Julia they would like to go to another 2 or 3 farms before it gets cold. Our first farm trip this fall was at Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. We went twith Dave's mom and sister and had a nice lunch afterwards. Homestead is a cute little farm and had so many activities for little ones along with a hayride to visit some llamas!

The second farm we visited as Weber's Cider Mill Farm in Parkville, MD and they had small and large corn maize for the kids, little tractor rides, hillside slides, boo-barn and more. We enjoyed some yummy ice cream and some apple cider donuts--YUM!


The third farm we visited was with Matthew's school at Green Meadows Farm in Jessup, MD. This was a treat because he was able to ride a school bus for the very first time. Actually all of the kids on the bus were so thrilled because they had never riden on a school bus before. Green Maeadow's Farm is massive and lots of hills, lots of walking, petting zoo, barn shows. My Matthew actually touched a big fat pink pig, a horse and even a cow! I can't tell if he loved the school bus ride more or cheering on the pigs in the pig races!




Lola and ALL six grandkids! Amaya, Matthew, Julia, Daniel,
Dylan & Alex


















Mathew, Daniel, Dylan and Alex waiting for the tractor to GO!

















Matthew and his daycare friends at Green Meadow's Farm

Matthew & Kailey- their first school bus ride!

This past weekend we went to Gillian's birthday party. Gillian is in Matthew's class and they love playing together. It was also nice that Julia had some friends to play with as well- some of the kids in Matthew's class have sisters/brothers in Julia's class too so she was able to play with them at the birthday party. Here are some shots from the miniature golf fun!


My two monkeys being silly!















My sweet baby boy. Yes- he is still my baby even though he is so big!




















Matthew & his friends from school. Gillian the birthday girl is standing next to Matthew.















Yup! Here is my sweet hubby. He is teaching Julia how to play putt-putt!
I don't think the Pro-Golfers know about this move yet.....















Julia shows dad a much easier and better way to get a hole in one!

Saturday was just a beautiful Fall day- after soccer we took Moe to Grammy's House and we spent the whole day outside! I think the only time Matthew & julia came in was to get something to eat, drink and potty breaks. I just love this time of year and we had so much fun playing kickball, picking up sticks, playing in the sandbox and running around.


The kids were in the backyard and I was on the deck taking pictures!















Peek a boo- hiding under the deck...















Ma! Look at me on the ball!















Run! Run! Kick!

I am pleased to introduce you to ...Moe
Moe is Matthew's class pet. He is a plsuh and sweet little monkey that gets to visit his friends and stay with them each weekend. We have to take Moe everywhere we go, feed him and he has to take part in all of our activities. This past weekend, Matthew had his favorite breakfast with Moe- dip eggs! We also took Moe to watch Matthew play soccer, meet Grammy, Auntie Debbie, Uncle Jim, Lola, Auntie Maria, Dylan and Daniel. Moe also had a slumber party with Matthew & julia where they snuggled under the covers and watched a movie! What a fun weekend with our friend Moe!


Slumber Party- Julia fast asleep, Matthew with sleepy eyes and Moe!




















Matthew & Moe

It's so cute watching Matthew & Julia interact with one another- he just loves her so much and truly looks after his sister (minus the days that she takes his toys). Now that they are in the same daycare (Matthew in PreK and Julia in a 2 year old class) he checks up on her dialy! In the mornings, he likes to walk Julia to her room and he gives her a kiss on her head. During the day when they are outside on the playground- he looks for her and he reports to me each day if Julia was outside, or if all the babies were inside. The teachers tell me that they meet at the fence and they say a few words to eachother every day. They also say that Julia likes to watch Matthew play with his friends.

Saturday September 25, 2010 we joined family and friends to celebrate Jessica & Greg's wedding in Sherwood Forest, MD. The day started with an outdoor wedding by the waterfront followed by cocktails, dinner and dancing at the Sherwood Forest Club House. It was a beautiful service & fun evening. Congratulations to the beautiful couple and may they have many happy wonderful years together!



Jessica & Greg

The groom & groomsmen...

Jessica & her bothers (Dustin-left/Nicholas-right)

Jessica & her daddy!

Proud Parents- Aunt Denise & Uncle John

Firts dance as Mr. & Mrs Karanzalis

Aunt Sandy, Uncle Charlie, Mom (dave's mom), Faye, Debbie & Jim

Stedy & Jen
(We don't see them often so it was so nice to be able to catch up with them.

We had a blast talking, dancing and laughing!)

David & I outside of the clubhouse getting some freshair!