The Arboretum

 In early October we headed to the North Carolina Arboretum. Even though it is right in Asheville, I had never really explored the arboretum before and I wanted to take the boys while the leaves were changing. Daniel, a bit begrudgingly, came also. The weather was perfect and it a was a good morning outing. After the arboretum we headed to McAlister's for lunch. The boys were SO excited-- they love it and it was our first time back since March. 

We don't get to do many outings these days, so anytime I get to plan something different with the boys I am super excited about it. 

September Phone Dump

 

We started playing board games after dinner and dominoes has been a big hit with the boys.

Julia and I took the boys (and Hercules!) to an apple orchard. It was a fun day!

Hercules found a mud puddle and fully enjoyed it :)

I started a fun new tradition this year-- a Fall Fest night! On the first day of fall we had a fall themed dinner, special dessert and a movie night. I love any reason to have a themed day.

Dessert was homemade caramel sauce, apples, apple cider donuts and ice cream. It was delicious!

Dinner was pot roast and veggies, broccolini, and rustic bread.

Felix!

Daniel took the boys on long hikes a couple of times this month. Carson really likes to hike...Carver, not so much. But they made it!

They're best friends :)

This popped up in my memories and I stared at it for a long time. Carson at 3 years old. He created a store in the pantry and had the best time. Now our days are mostly filled with video games-- I miss seeing them play like this.

An odd moment of companionship between these two. No idea why they settled on the stairs.