Annual Trip to the Apple Cider Festival

This is one of our favorite days of the year - the Apple Cider Festival @ Prince Gallitzin State Park. Although it was a little breezy, we had a great time and the highlight (as always) was the hayride. We went early and it was packed; Ga-Ga came with us (no Pop, he's traveling). And yes, they actually do make apple cider at the festival - see photo below.

Yay! A family photo - we were on the hay ride for this one.

I can just imagine what was going through Jude's mind, "I want this one and this one and this one and this one and........."

Making apple cider the old fashioned way

The boys touch a white rat snake (eww yuck)

I Love the 80s!

We went to an 80s party last night. I'm not sure if we had more fun at the party or planning our outfits. Even the kids were decked out in "breakin" and "Pac Man" shirts courtesy of Jeremy (yes - those are his originals). I, on the other hand, had to make a stop at the local Goodwill to complete my outfit.

Nice painter's cap and breakin shirt

Pac Man rocks

Who's that hot couple? Check us out from head to toe. Orange chucks - check; pegged pants - check; lots o hair spray and blue eye shadow - check; jean jacket - check. ALL SET TO GO.

Jackson Turned 7

Jackson turned 7 on September 7th! Can't believe it. The 7th was Labor Day, so we got to celebrate his special day with him @ home! His party was on the 12th - pirate theme this year!

The gang sings HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Grammy Linda's cakes always impress!

Since Jackson is so blessed with good wishes and gifts all year long, we asked his party guests to bring books to his party to be donated. He donated close to 40 books to the Saint Michael School Library! I really think that he was proud to carry all those books into his school for everyone to enjoy!