Fall in New England

We traveled east last week

It was a long trip - Luke was so excited to fly on an airplane, but said after the first leg of our trip that he didn't like flying (it was "too high and too loud"), and that he really prefers riding in firetrucks to airplanes!

First stop - SacEast in Western Massachusetts, which was absolutely gorgeous in early October (and so much fun to spend some time with our cousins).

Pizza making (for those who are wondering, no, Luke did NOT eat his)

Mia and her Aunt Kate

Apple picking fun with cousins

The reception after Frederick's baptism

Frederick, his godparents, and his truck cake!

Next stop: New Jersey to spend a few days with Grandma and Grandpa

Grandpa took Luke for a ride on the train ... and then we all met them when they got off for breakfast at one of the old stations.

Cousins Jonathan, Stephanie, Courtney, Kelsey, Aunt Michele, Uncle Ernie, and Aunt Chris all stopped by to see us while we were in town - what fun to have so much attention and love!

The babies love Uncle Ernie

And this cute picture of Stephanie and Luke is very reminiscent of another from long ago of Michael and Jonathan - I'll have to post it one of these days.

The Sheep Fair

Oh, yes, that's right ... our weekend destination while in Mass. was the local sheep fair. Luke loved every minute of it. He thought that the sheep saying "baaa" was just about the funniest thing he ever heard. Every time we finished walking through a barn full of sheep, he would ask for "Moe sheep."

Ice cream sandwiches were also a favorite part of this excursion.

Sprinkler fun

This might have been one of the highlights of the trip in Luke's mind. They had SO. MUCH. FUN.

Oh, and by the way, Uncle James (who created this activity) is now officially one of Luke's favorite people ... ever.

The Great Race

Around and around they went, chasing each other while pushing their carts/strollers, and laughing the whole time.

Airplanes, pinwheels, and tractors

Jacqueline and Luke had a great time with the glider airplanes in the yard. Unfortunately, Luke managed to break his in a matter of minutes, but it didn't seem to bother him ... he just kept throwing it up in the air like nothing was wrong! Jacqueline saw his plane and said, in the sweetest voice, over and over, "I'm sorry, Luke. I'm sorry that your airplane is broke."




Luke also LOVED the pinwheel on the lawn. Guess we'll need to get one of those for our yard!



And, of course, the tractor. What's a visit to Mass without a tractor?