Tag: Family

Celebrating Fall at a Pumpkin Patch

Actually, the title of this post should be “Celebrating Fall at a Pumpkin Patch when it’s almost 90 Degrees Outside” but that seems a bit long.

What the heck is up with October in Maryland? I’m ready for my crisp fall days, jeans with boots and hot pumpkin spice latte’s. It’s just not working for me when I’m still wearing shorts and a t-shirt (even if it is my super adorable t-shirt from Stitch Fix) and SWEATING on a hayride. We’ve already established how sweat and bangs don’t go together, right?!

Even if the weather didn’t listen to me, we had a wonderful time visiting a pumpkin patch over the weekend. Due to some sleepy kiddo schedules (mine just finished a nap when her daughter was pooped from a hectic day of ballet and the drive to the patch), I only had a few minutes to spend with my bestie’s family… but I totally got a picture that includes her arm, so that counts for something!

Anyways, here are some of my favorite pictures from our hot fall day:

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Look it’s Annie’s arm! And a friendly goat who would like to snack on some goat food… or my kid. Whichever gets closer first.
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I love how Jack is trying to stick his head through the fence for a closer look at the cows. Or maybe he’s just thinking he might like a burger later.
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Jack is NOT IMPRESSED with the crowded hayride. And frankly, I don’t like people sweating on me, so I’m not impressed either…
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My boys — picking out a winner.
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Me and Jack, just chilling and fondling a random pumpkin.
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The mandatory family picture. The random guy I asked to take this picture was not enthused. And honestly he kind of seemed like he hated the pumpkin patch. And people. Oh and Jack is really into waving at people now… especially when they’re not looking.
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I turned around on our drive home and saw that this is how my husband secured the pumpkin.
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Bonus pic: I’m smiling for the camera and Jack is sneaking a taste of my farm-made root beer soda (NO it’s not alcohol!)

How do you celebrate fall? Do you go to a pumpkin patch to pick out your own pumpkin or just grab one at the grocery store? Are you a fall festival minx like me? Another one is coming up this weekend and I can’t wait!

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A Summer Sand Bucket List Update

I’m not really sure who pressed ‘fast forward’ on my life remote, but this summer has just flown by! It’s already the middle of August and somehow (as of Thursday) I’m now the mother of a {gulp} 1 ½ year old.

I made our Family Summer Sand Bucket List earlier this summer with the intentions of slowing things down and really enjoying the season. While we’ve done well at completing some of the things on the list… we really need to get moving to have everything else checked off within the next few weeks!

Here’s my status report:

Summer Sand Bucket List - progress

As you can tell by the happy crabs, we’ve had lots of fun this summer — including eating ice cream (with sprinkles) and LOTS of sno-cones! However, according to the sad jellyfishes we really need to have a picnic outside and a crab feast. Since August is Family Fun Month, it seems like the perfect time to finish up our Sand Bucket List with a bang!

How about you, have you done everything you planned for this summer? Are you doing anything special for Family Fun Month?

If you have some great pictures of your Family Fun, be sure to stop by the Breyers Facebook page and enter their “Share your Moment’s” contest! You can enter it now through September 23, 2013 by submitting your delicious moments to www.facebook.com/breyers. One lucky winner will be showcased within the Winner’s Gallery each week and will receive exciting prizes, such as a tablet and a year’s supply of Breyers.

This post was created in connection with my appointment as an Ambassador in the Breyers Blogger Program. Visit www.facebook.com/breyers to join the conversation.

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Celebrating National Ice Cream Month with a Contest

So, I’m a bit behind the times and didn’t actually realize until more than halfway through the month that July is National Ice Cream Month.

Really, a MONTH for the awesomeness of ice cream? And I didn’t KNOW about this?

How did I, a BREYERS AMBASSADOR, not know that July is National Ice Cream Month?!

Geez, if I had a crown they might take it away from me for this kind of behavior! I plan on making up for lost time by celebrating to the best of my ability for the next couple weeks. And by ‘best of my ability’ I mean eating as much ice cream as possible while still fitting into the super cute outfits I’m packing for BlogHer.

As a way to kick off my celebrations, I’ve decided that this weekend is going to be a Summer Spectacular at our house!

I’ve picked two things off our Family Summer Sand Bucket List and decided that they’re happening this weekend:

  • Enjoy an ice cream cone with sprinkles (because Sunday is National Ice Cream Day!)
  • See a movie in a super cold air conditioned theater

My amazing brother has volunteered to babysit Jack for us, so my husband and I are having a DATE on Sunday. In the last 17 months, we’ve actually only had 2 dates without our son so this is kind of a big deal. A big deal that will include ice cream AND a movie!

I want to treat you guys too so that everyone can celebrate National Ice Cream Month! Let’s have a little contest:

How to enter my awesome contest:
Leave a comment below and tell me how you’re planning on celebrating National Ice Cream Month and your favorite ice cream flavor.

The prizes:*
Grand Prize (1 awarded): $25 Target gift card and a coupon for free Breyers ice cream
Runner Up Prizes (3 awarded): a coupon for free Breyers ice cream

The Sprinkles on Top of the Ice Cream:
In addition to my little contest, Breyers is running a “Share your Moments” contest on their Facebook page. You can enter it now through September 23, 2013 by submitting your delicious moments to www.facebook.com/breyers. One lucky winner will be showcased within the Winner’s Gallery each week and will receive exciting prizes, such as a tablet and a year’s supply of Breyers.

Pretty yummy, right?

I’ll accept entries from now until noon on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Good luck!

This post was created in connection with my appointment as an Ambassador in the Breyers Blogger Program. Visit www.facebook.com/breyers to join the conversation.

*All prizes have been provided by Breyers. They will send the $25 Target gift card directly to the grand prize winner. I will mail the coupons (also provided by Breyers) to all four winners.

 

7/24/13 Update: Winners have been chosen by a random number generator! Grand Prize Winner of $25 Target gift card and coupon for free Breyers ice cream: Teri. Three Runner Up winners (who win a coupon for free Breyers ice cream): Words for Worms, Ryan R and Kari. I will be emailing the winners directly to let them know that they won. Thank you everyone for playing!

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