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October 10, 2019

Starting Our Fall Family Tradition: Apple Picking

I’ve talked about this before while I was pregnant, but there are certain traditions I’m so excited to start with Jude (you can read about the holiday traditions I want to start here!) Last year around this time we kicked off the fall season with apple picking at Kuipers Family Farm. I was 20 weeks pregnant with Jude and kept thinking about how much fun it would be next year to have him with us. It’s crazy to think back on that day and how it feels like yesterday. My godson Oliver is walking and talking (he was a tiny baby that was in a carrier) and now Jude is here, babbling and biting into apples! (Scroll down to see the hilarious moment and his face).

Although this is only our second year going and technically Jude wasn’t here last year, it’s something that my husband and I plan to continue to do with him. Kuipers has beautiful grounds, the staff is very friendly, and they even have delicious cider and wine (with $5 flights… you can’t beat that!) Across the street they have a pumpkin patch and so many activities for kids, including slides, a corn maze, a jumping pillow (yes, it’s as cool as it sounds) and so much more. Part of me wished Jude was older so I had an excuse to partake.

We originally were going to head to Goebbert’s Pumpkin Farm but thankfully I came across many bad reviews in a Facebook group I’m a part of. After doing a little research and learning about animal abuse allegations, including a bear cub that died there last year, I could never give my money to that type of place, nor do I want Jude to think that type of treatment of animals is acceptable. It’s very important to me that I raise a kind human who treats all animals with respect, and I’d rather him learn about exotic animals through books than in tiny cages where they don’t belong.

Since we showed up a little late in the season, there weren’t as many apples to choose from as last year, but warmer weather made it the perfect day to go. Jude hasn’t been the biggest fan of solids, so I was surprised at how much he enjoyed biting into the apples (and yes, we made sure to eat them afterward so they weren’t wasted!) It was such a fun day and I can’t believe next year Jude will be running around, picking the apples themselves… and mom will be absolutely jumping on that pillow.

Also, you can shop the sweater I’m wearing here! It’s 35.99 and I love the leopard print. I know, I know.. leopard for fall… groundbreaking. 😉

 

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If you don’t take a photo of palm trees, are you If you don’t take a photo of palm trees, are you even in Florida? 🌴 Just realized today is Monday, not Sunday, which means it’s Bachelor night. I’m all in this season and fully invested, because what else do I have to do on a Monday night other than judge a ton of people on a reality show? Also, what is up with Queen Victoria?
We are HUGE @DisneyPlus fans in this family and no We are HUGE @DisneyPlus fans in this family and now that Jude is getting older, we’re really loving family movie nights! So we’re SO excited for Disney+’s new original movie Flora & Ulysses, streaming February 19th! Flora & Ulysses is about a girl named who befriends a squirrel she rescues named Ulysses, and learns he possesses unique superhero powers that take them on an adventure that changes Flora’s life. I also love that it’s based on a book, and I can’t wait for Jude to watch it since he’s obsessed with the squirrels in our neighborhood. 😂 You can swipe right to check or visit the link in my bio to watch the full trailer for @Floraandulysses, streaming exclusively on Disney+ February 19th! @DisneyStudios #FloraAndUlysses #DisneyPlus #ad #hbtfloraulysses
Got a little weather FOMO when I saw it was snowin Got a little weather FOMO when I saw it was snowing in Chicago, but we took the boys to a nearby botanical garden (we were the only people there) and enjoyed the 70 degree weather so much, I stopped missing the snow reaaaal quick. 😉 Also the @sollybaby wrap may be our most used baby product. It’s so comfortable, easy to put on, and Heath absolutely loves it. I may start carrying Olive in it when he’s too big for it.
Hooray for 3 months! 💙We’re officially out of Hooray for 3 months! 💙We’re officially out of the fourth trimester and we’re really starting to see his little personality come through. He gives the most hilarious judgmental looks (who can blame him? He’s a 2020 baby), smiles when anyone talks to him, and loves to watch his big brother play.  He’s only been here for a few days but he’s loving the Florida sunshine! ☀️ #heyheathjoseph #childhoodunplugged #babyboy #lifewithlittles
After driving 24 hours we finally made it to paren After driving 24 hours we finally made it to parents’ house in Florida! Driving with two kids under two, two dogs, and enough suitcases to dress an army was hectic to say the least, but it’s always the crazy ideas that make the best memories. And even though we’re not going anywhere, the change of scenery and ability to be outside is going to be such a treat for us. Jude is already living his best life in nothing but a diaper while Olive has already traumatized the ducks in the backyard. 😂 Side note: this gallery wall at their house is my favorite, and I can’t believe how much Jude looks like my dad as a baby (third photo from the top left!) #heyjudeharrison
Proof I own sneakers. Also proof I don’t really Proof I own sneakers. Also proof I don’t really know what to do with them because I wore them in wet snow. 🥴 Took this guy to his 2 year appointment today. I can’t believe we have an almost 2 year old! #heyjudeharrison

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