October Fest

Finally the rain stopped and it was time for the annual tradition of pumpkin picking and apple picking. We ventured out to Johnson's Farm in Medford. Grammy (Jeanne), Poppy (Victor), Olivia, and Kira Jill made the trip with us as well.

Madelyn finally was able to get her hayride and Kira experienced picking apples off the tree. The farm was wonderful, they had a band playing, food, a lot of pumpkins, and great apple trees.

Following the day away from work on the house, one of the remaining finishing touches on the basement happened....winter pool parties!

And here's Noni's new residence...she has it up and running, everything in place. Looking good!

Keeping busy....

Paneling is up...trim is up...of course trying to match a stain to the color of the paneling was impossible. After three trips to Home Depot, the decision was made to paint it. Ended up looking very good though, even though I was against the painting.



In other family news, Mary Ellen (aka Noni and Mom) is now an Ocean County resident, now residing in lovely Ocean Acres only blocks away. Although after being there last night, I don't think we will be having a pool party just yet...its a bit too green, but we'll get that straightened out.