A variety of fall happenings

Just some random fall happenings.

Rebecca found something that she wanted to make.  A really cool gift for a friend.  She and Roger went to work, making a bookshelf.  Not just an ordinary bookshelf though.

It was a surprise for her sweet friend's birthday and they worked hard to get it completed on time!

Isn't it fabulous!  (Its a TARDIS from Dr Who for any who aren't familiar.)

The cul-de-sac is a fun place to play with friends.

Trying to set off a mento/coke geyser that fell over and was spraying wildly!

Ultimate frisbee game played with teams.  Great for a wide span of ages too!

 A visit to the State Fair.  We loved seeing Treebeard there!  He really did walk and talk too!

 My younger ones love this exhibit on things grown in NC!

My two youngest cuties.

 And then the rides.  Lots of rides.

 Eliana loves the rides and its such fun to see her delighted expressions while she is on them!

 Bumper cars have long been a family favorite.

 Removing glasses so that they don't go flying off.

 At one point, I see a teen eyeing Eliana and then saying something to a friend.  My heart wonders then if it is going to be something me.  To my delight and surprise, it was quite the opposite!  This sweet young man walks up and asks if he can give this duck to Eliana.  She was very happy to receive it!  A very sweet gesture on the part of this young man and something that warmed this mama's heart.

 We did try one game - with no luck.

 Lots of food - but not many pictures of it.  (Or not many that are worth sharing!)

 A quick visit with Christopher and friends while there was fun too.

This is Eliana at her therapy.  One of the student therapists made this hamburger!  Isn't it cute?  And a lot of fun to play with too!

A quick look at some of our fall fun.  Next up is one of our biggest events of the fall.   (Sorry I've been so slow to catch up and post pictures, but will try to get Family Event pictures posted soon!)

Blessings
Leslie

State Fair!

Yes, I'm still playing catch-up.  Will hopefully be able to post Thanksgiving, birthday and service project pictures this week-end.  Until then, here are some more fun outings from the fall.

We love the State Fair.  We are so blessed to live close by!  Everyone was excited to go and thankful some of our friends could go with us!  We went on a week-end to avoid some of the long lines.  Roger and Christopher were both able to join us in the afternoon.  

I was thrilled to learn about a booth that had gluten free fries!!!  They were yummy and it was so nice not to have to worry about what she was eating.  We also found hotdogs she could have thanks to the owner who went out of his way to find out this information for us!

Happy girl with her fries.

Food is always a highlight of the fair.  So many things fried!  LOL

We all enjoyed sampling various things!

One of our favorite sites each year is the Farm Fresh NC.  The kids each get a basket and "pick" fruits and veggies to fill it up.

They are given a bag of treats when the exchange their crops for "money".  They also played a nutrition game.  I was excited to see the new Food Plate (replacing the Food Pyramid) that we had just learned about.  Have you seen this yet?

We looked at the exhibits and enjoyed seeing the ones entered by friends.  This picture is one that Rebecca entered.

Oh, and the rides.  We learned last year that Eliana enjoyed rides!  Can you see the delight on her face?

Group shot.

Eliana is one the roller coaster with Daniel and her Daddy.  And she loved it!

Can't you tell?

Games and wining prizes.  Rebecca and Hanna both won a "Minion"

The vote for Family Favorite would go to the Bumper Cars.  Everyone (except Eliana who is not yet big enough) loves to ride these!

My girl that likes to twirl and spin - well, the oldest one - rode on this with her friend Hanna.  They seemed to like it - but I was glad to be on the ground.

When the sun went down, the temps really dropped.  We rode a few more rides.

Eliana slept.  Soundly.  Through the rest of the night!

I can't believe that Daniel is already big enough to be on this ride!

We ended the evening with treats.  Funnel cakes.  YUM!

and NC State ice cream.  YUM!  (You can also see Hanna's cute minion.)

We left just as the fireworks were going off.  (Yes, Eliana slept through this too!)  What a fun ending to a great day!

Some things are just fun to do year after year.  This is one of them.

Blessings

Leslie