Birthday Girl!

Our littlest turned 8 this month! We had two celebrations. One with our family; Sophie got Isabelle, the doll of the year. She was very excited!

Celebration #2 was a Luau with some of Sophie's friends from school. I tried to talk her into a Halloween themed party, but she wanted her Luau. Unfortunately, it rained, but the girls had fun inside.

Cox Farm

We spent a beautiful Saturday at Cox Farms. It was a perfect day, and the rest of Northern Virginia thought so, too.  It was super crowded, and the lines were long. Next year, we'll go earlier in the season and during the morning while half the state is at soccer games.

Rewind

I found a couple of pictures Kent took last month or our patio construction. We are still working on the backyard. The picnic table is built and stained. Kent is still constructing the shed. Pictures to come soon!

Autumn Hike

Madeline and her best friend spent Sunday hiking Old Rag Mountain in the Shenandoah National Forest. When Addie's mom said it was an all day hike, she meant it! With a two hour drive to get there followed by a seven hour (seven hour!!) hike, and dinner stop on the way home, my girl was gone for over twelve hours. But, what an adventure she had. She remarked, "Mom, that was not a hike, that was treacherous rock climbing!!" Of course, she said she would gladly do it again. I am impressed!