Apple turned pear picking

We had such a great time apple picking last year in Maryland (we ended up going twice because we couldn't get enough of the amazing apples) that we wanted to try it out here this year. The kids were super excited so we decided to make it happen. Julian is famous for their apple pies, so we thought it would be a great spot to try. We found a farm that had great reviews and after a stop in town for some apple pie, we made our way to the orchard. 

Grant unfortunately had to study for boards, so I was thinking Alexa and I would be taking the kids by ourselves, but he decided to come with us and just study in the car (which was kind of a good idea except the drive was pretty windy and he got a little sick!) 

It was definitely not a Maryland orchard, and it ended up being pretty hot that day, but we had fun nonetheless. However, the apple selections were slim pickings, so we picked almost exclusively pears. They encouraged us to try the fruit as we picked though, so that was really fun. Dylan sat in the wagon and just chowed down pears the entire time we were out there! 

 

  Eating an apple with a loose tooth :)

Dylan couldn't even be bothered to stop eating for a photo :)

The farm did have the fun apple pickers that the kids loved and because it was the last weekend that they were open we didn't feel too bad eating extra or leaving not great looking fruit.

Alexa and Boden deep in conversation :)

Real life family photo...no one is ready except for Dylan who is cheesing it up like crazy!

We may try to go a little earlier in the season next year and maybe try another farm, but it was still a really fun day and we definitely didn't leave hungry! And we ate some amazing charcuterie boards for days!

Color Run

As a fundraiser for school, Rowan's school did a Color Run. I don't really understand how it's a fundraiser because they didn't pay per lap, etc. but honestly I would rather donate money and let my kid do a fun run than have to try to sell stuff. Rowan raised $200 for his school and ran hard and fast and got nice and dirty. It was hard to get the green off even after a nice shower.

 Dream Big Bonsall West and ride with pride

The leaf blower to help with the initial decoloring for them to go back to class :)

Dylan turns 2!

Happy birthday Dylan! Dylan is so cute and loveable and is the master at chaurades since he has pretty much refused to talk at all until now (he's barely starting to talk and it is adorable). He really has an insane gift for telling you what he wants without saying a word though and he follows commands like a pro. He has recently become very independent which is both cute and oh so frustrating. He wants to do everything that his brothers do! He loves to go for bike rides, play at the beach, could eat ice cream for every meal (but luckily still eats most foods really well too) and is a super snuggler. I love that this little Maryland baby has instantly become a beach bum. Instead of saying yes, he clicks his tongue once, which is confusing for anyone who doesn't know what he's doing, but so adorable. He is extremely adaptable and will nap on the go or at home (and is my only child to just lay down for a nap and put himself to sleep without a fuss). Dylan still lives up to his Chillin Dylan nickname and is the cutest little guy around!

For his birthday we got donuts and went to the harbor to paddleboard, see the sea lions, etc.

Mimi and Papa were able to come down to party with us!

We had a "party animal" themed little birthday party for him and he LOVED it. He obviously didn't really have the anticipation of realizing his birthday was coming up, but once he realized we were celebrating him, he was totally into it.

My parents, Mike and Alexa, and the Phillips joined us for the party and it was a perfect little celebration. We had some yummy food and cupcakes, played yard games, did the bounce house with water, and did a pinata (which Dylan loved!) We kept the llama pinata head because it stayed looking good, and now every time he sees is he smiles and pretends to hit it.

Happy 2nd birthday Dylan!