Autumn...New England Style

There is nothing like fall in New England. Brenda and the kids have been enjoying every last bit of it (until the bad weather rolls in and we become miserable). We start with Sophia's first day of school.



I am ready to be an academician, Mommy.

Nana, Papa, Michael and Vincent visit for apple picking.

We head to Whittles Farm and find lots of yummy apples.

Papa gives Gianni a lift to reach the apples.

Sophia conducts a taste test.

Gianni and Mommy enjoy the sun.

Apples, apples, and more apples.

Gianni decides to feed the chickens. Unfortunately he comes across an impatient chicken.

Sophia also starts her dance class, where she learns tap and ballet.

Sophia in her new dance outfit.

The class starts out by stretching.

Twirling!

Next its off to Stonington Vineyard for the Wine Festival.

Brooke, Eva, Sophia and Gianni decide on something for lunch.

Mommy and Gianni soak up the sun...again.

See, we get along!

Next, it is off to Olde Mistick Village for the Garlic Festival.

The kids play under a tree.

Who needs toys when you have a box of golf balls?

Caught by the paparazzi in nothing but his undies!

One day of apple picking was just not enough, so we head out to Holmbergs.

Gianni shares his apple with Mommy.

But, he is not going to share this one.

I found just the right pumpkin!

The gang heads to Subase for Oktoberfest.

The kids have fun in the horse-drawn carriage.

I bet you did not know that bouncies originated in Germany.

Sophia and Gianni join the Tiny Reader book club.

Their first book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

And of course there is a yummy craft to go with it.

We head to Massachusetts for the weekend.

Mike gives Sophia a ride on his shoulders.

Back in Connecticut, it is fun at the Corn Maze with the Moms Club.

We set out to find our way through the maze.

Sophia and Ada try not to lose each other.

The day would not be complete without a trip to Cows and Cones.

Brooke, Eva and Sophia have no problem finishing their ice creams.

Evidently, Gianni does not either!

Time for fun on the hay ride.

Sophia and Eva find some pretty flowers.

Finally, a few videos for you to enjoy.

Hi Daddy!

The Hay Ride Dance.