~Visiting the Apple Orchard~

While Nick's parents were in town we took them to one of our favorite Iowa places, Center Grove Apple Orchard.  Though it was a bit chilly, we practically had the place to ourselves and the kids had a blast!

The corn pool is still our all time favorite thing to do at the Apple Orchard.  Alec and Lyssa love to jump into the corn over and over again.  I think they really enjoy the feeling of being in the air.  They were kiddos meant to fly.

We also buried Lyssa in the corn!  She was such a good sport about it.  

Since Grandma was there to hold baby Cordy, Nick and I BOTH got to get in and play.  I had such a good time with my little ones.  Last time we came Cordy was only a few weeks old and I was still healing from delivery.  This time I was able to run, jump, dive, "swim", and have all sorts of fun in the corn pool with my kids.  (I'm soooo thankful for a body that is so capable of moving, bending, and doing things!  I still find it so exhilarating after months of not being able to bend over without pain.)

We also got to go down the super slides!  It took a little coaxing for Alec (our notorious self-preservationist), but eventually he even joined in on the fun.  With Cordy strapped to Nick's chest in the front pack we slid down the slides laughing all the way as a fabulous family of five...

And Grandpa was there to capture the moment!  Thank you!  

I love this picture.  It's not very often that you get a picture of all of us spontaneously smiling and laughing like that.  

What a fabulous time we had!  

Thanks for coming to visit, Grandma and Grandpa! 

Our kids have no clue how LUCKY they are to have you for Grandparents.

 We can't wait to see you again!