Apple Orchard

On a much more reasonable weather day, we went with Bobo and Brian to a local apple orchard.

This is the before shot. The bag wouldn't stay empty for long.

She loved running up and down the rows of apples.

There was even time for a quick smooch break between Mom and Mallory.

"C'mon Mom and Dad, we need more apples!"

So many to choose from...

Pumpkin Patch '09

The Held's picked the coldest day of the fall to pick out a pumpkin for Halloween. But since Mallory was obsessed with pumpkins this year, it was a must do.
Mom and Mallory surveying the crop of pumpkins.

After a rigorous search, Mallory finally finds the winner, giving Mom and Dad a thumbs up sign.

All that was left was to take it back to the barn for the weigh in. This one came in at about 17 pounds.

Playing with Donnelly Girls

Back in October, Mallory got together for a play date with her friends, Izzy and Emma Donnelly.

Since it was a costume theme party, Mallory opted for the hula skirt and beach hat.

The Donnelly girls also wore their favorite costumes.

Then it was time to dance around in a circle and sing songs.

The girls certainly earned their naps on this day.