October 31, 2005

pumpkin carving

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"This is so gross," Kate suggested. "But in a fun gross kind of way."

Posted by Patrick at 05:19 PM

October 30, 2005

leisure reading

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Posted by Patrick at 04:21 PM

October 29, 2005

fall

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Abby enjoyed a beautiful fall day, chalking on the sidewalk and playing in the leaves.

Posted by Patrick at 09:03 PM

October 23, 2005

jump

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Posted by Patrick at 07:42 PM

October 22, 2005

Zoob

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...the moving, mind-building, modeling system. And it's crazy fun, too.

Posted by Patrick at 08:35 PM

October 19, 2005

hangin' with the Bacon boys

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From dramatic role-playing to arts and crafts, apple-picking to children's museums, Kate and Abby, now fourteen months old, thoroughly enjoyed their time with the Bacon boys.

Posted by Patrick at 08:30 PM

hay ride

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Posted by Patrick at 05:06 PM

October 17, 2005

Apple picking

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...and tasting. All in all, Kate and the Bacon boys picked close to a bushel of apples, and Abby ate at least three while watching.

Posted by Patrick at 06:47 AM

October 16, 2005

tough choices

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While in Virginia, we visited an apple orchard in Charlottesville, complete with a pumpkin patch and farmer's market. At times overwhelmed by her options but nevertheless undaunted, Abby had great fun.

Posted by Patrick at 08:26 AM

October 15, 2005

the Bacon's playroom

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Easily as cool as either of the two children's museums we visited while in Richmond, the Bacon's playroom was an inspiring source of fun and creativity.

Posted by Patrick at 09:05 AM

October 01, 2005

sharing Mudder

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Posted by Patrick at 10:50 AM