Opening Day at the Orchard!

Last Friday was the opening day for Edwards Apple Orchard!  The BEST orchard around with the world's greatest apple cider donuts.  I'm not joking!  I decided to brave the crowds and take the boys out for a playdate there in the morning since Matthew is not in school on Fridays.  The donuts and apples didn't disappoint, and the boys had fun playing on the tractors and everything they have there.  Matthew even squeezed in a pony ride!

Donuts....mmmmm...

Jacob driving a tractor...

How tall J is...

Attempt 1 with Matthew...

M's height...

"Hi ho Silver, away!"

Downtown Fun!

Last Thursday we had a cheap and fun family evening downtown Rockford!  First, we stopped by the "Dinner on the Dock" at the Prairie Street Brewhouse.  This is a fun catered in meal they do down on their docks behind their building, with live entertainment.  (We actually had dinner at home before going...)  Leaving every 25 minutes from the docks is the "Forest City Queen", which was only $2 a person to ride.  It was fun to take a quick trip up the river.  The boys loved it, and Matthew even got to be the "captain" for a bit!  After the boat ride we walked to some nearby sprinklers that are made for the fun of running through.  The boys had a blast there as well.  It was a great evening out...

"Dinner on the Dock...

 Ready to ride the "Forest City Queen"...

View from the boat of the Prairie Street Brewhouse...

Captain M!

Jacob having fun on the boat...

Sprinkler fun...

Video of boat ride...


Video of some sprinkler fun...

1st Day of Junior Kindergarten!

Matthew started Junior Kindergarten (otherwise know as PreK-4), this past Tuesday.  He loves his new teacher Mrs. White already, and was excited to go everyday to school!  Here are a few quick pics I took the morning of his first day...