weekend update

So I'm running a few days behind schedule with the blog updates...

We had a wonderful, outdoorsy, family weekend - both Steve and I were home on Friday, a beautiful, sunny, crisp fall day - so we went to Rockefeller State Park. We walked along the Pocantico River, up Eagle Hill, and then up into the pastures of Stone Barns. Sebbe got carried in our backpack, which is by far his favorite means of transportation. We had a family lunch in Irvington, went sliding at the playground, and then while Seb took his afternoon nap we drove up to Wilkens Farm to get some cider, donuts, apples, and pumpkins. Yum. And then on to Jen's house, for a Halloween party with all our baby friends.

Saturday was a sleepier day - naps for everyone, and walking on the OCA trail, and chores.

Sunday was another simply gorgeous day, so we went back to Stone Barns. We walked the trails of the farm for a bit, and Sebastian was utterly fascinated by the geese. He heard them honking, and then watched as they all took off from the pond and made a formation overhead. After that, whenever he heard the sound of geese, he started looking around and up. The courtyard of the cafe and restaurant was just awash in children - mostly under the age of 4 - picnicking, toddling, throwing balls and rolling cars. It was such a fun scene - an impromptu playgroup.

We kept meaning to carve our pumpkin, but the weather and the leaves were just too compelling. Next year. :)