FALL FUN... VOLLMER FARM

Every fall in North Carolina, the pumpkin farms open up and have fun activities and play areas for kids to enjoy.
This year we decided to try a different farm... Vollmer Farm in Bunn, NC!
It turned out to be a great choice. They have so much for kids to do. We didn't realise how much time we would need to do everything at the farm, so we just planned on a morning trip (Jake needed to get back home after lunch to work on his car with a friend who was coming around)... so unfortunately we didn't get to do everything, and will definitely have to go back again next year, and make a day of it :)
Luke had a blast, and I think it turned into a great morning out for all of us. The weather for once was lovely... blue skies, comfortable temperature, and not a lot of humidity, so we all enjoyed some fresh air.

Pics are in no particular order (it took me all day just to finish loading them between mommy duty as is... so I wasn't still gonna sort them. LOL)

Luke Loved the zip line.. went over and over and over again :)

Playing in the sunflower field with Gogga

The Udder Run, barrel train...

Such a tourist :p

I really wanted a family picture with the pretty blue sky, sunflower backdrop, but Luke would have nothing to do with it

So this is what our first 'family or four' picture looks like. LOL

Or there is this one. LOL...  originally I was annoyed that I couldn't get a good picture, and then I realised afterwards, that these pictures just as they are, are a very accurate depiction of our family. LOL

The Hay Ride

I think her name is 'Penny'.. she is only 2 weeks old :)

Little Miss Kate spent most of the day hanging out in my sling

THING 1 and THING 2

Growing up, I didn't always get along with my siblings. We often fought and clashed, just like any siblings do. But despite our differences, I was always really glad to not be an only child... I enjoyed the company of a play mate when I was little, and I've loved the memories and friendships that we've created with each other as we've gotten older.
Each of my siblings brings something unique to my family, and to my life, and we just wouldn't be the same family without each one of us.

I'm excited to watch over the coming years how Luke and Kate play and grow together.
Right now, Luke is still learning to adjust to life with Kate. He's needing to learn how to share our attention with her, and how to be 'gentle' with her. I'm sure at many times in the coming months and years, they'll drive each other crazy, but I hope that just like me and my siblings, they will grow up with a special bond, that makes our family stronger.