We have had a busy month so far!
This weekend we took advantage of the beautiful weather and went apple picking at Carter Mountain with our friends.
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Mary Beth was a good picker...
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And an even better eater!
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MB and Sean deep in the trees.
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We shared a picnic lunch. Mary Beth is loving on her friends, Ellie and Elisabeth.
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Sharing a squeeze with the twins.
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Trying to take a pic of all the kids.
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Like herding cats...
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October also brought the Richmond Folk Festival. We spent the weekend getting our groove on. MB got warmed up on Friday night.
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And then really danced up a storm on Saturday.
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Phew, all that dancing is exhausting!
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We also hit the kids area and did some crafts...here is Super Girl in her handmade mask.
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Catching up with a friend at the petting zoo.
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There were some amazing sites at the Festival!
Mom also worked hard at the Festival, helping to organize a community art project.
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Early in the month we went to Virginia Beach with our friends the Morris family. We hit a great zoo. Mary Beth and Gary had so much fun.
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Checking out the black bear.
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Making tracks through the zoo.
And bed.