10.29.07
Parties!
So this weekend was a great weekend. On Saturday (while Jonathan was still taking the exam) Aliyah and I went to a friend’s first birthday party at our church in DC. Millie turned one and had a huge costume-themed party. Aliyah had her pick of costumes, so we went for 49er cheerleader. We had a wonderful time decorating pumpkins and eating indulgent treats.
Here is birthday-girl Millie, Aliyah, & Grace
Jonathan survived and felt good about his comprehensive exams! We were so relieved and excited that the whole family took the rest of the
weekend to goof off! On Sunday, we let Daddy sleep in till 9:45 AM, which used to be a normal wakeup on the weekend. Then we packed up and went to Butler’s Orchard in Germantown, MD. Aliyah was so excited the moment that we were out of the car. It was so fun to participate in the east coast harvest time traditions. We all loved the petting zoo, hay rides, pumpkin picking, and sack slides. We missed going with our church, but I really loved that Jonathan was there for all the “firsts. ”
Love that smell of hay!
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The Stewarts said,
10.29.07 at 8:54 pm
That is so fun! Glad you guys had a good fall experience.
Marla said,
10.31.07 at 10:14 am
Could she BE any cuter? geez.. Sounds like you had a blast! Congrats Jonathat on finishing your exam!!
Marla said,
10.31.07 at 10:28 am
p.s. LOVE the pigtails!
Jessica said,
10.31.07 at 1:59 pm
Sounds fun!!! Aliyah is so precious!!! Jonathan we’ve been keeping you in our prayers!
Gramma Nie said,
10.31.07 at 2:02 pm
No, Marla, I don’t think she could be any cuter – or happier! What a sweetie! Great shot, too! I miss you all so much! Just want a hug, that’s all! (well, almost!)
Can’t WAIT to see you! SMOOCH! RASPBERRIES! HUGS!