The Langer Family: October 2010

Amazing

I find myself often awe-struck by what a wonderful and beautiful child Isaiah is. Nathan and I will be sitting in the living room and Isaiah is just running around, being himself and we'll just look at each other in amazement and say "that's our kid!" It's still amazing that 19 months into this parenting gig, we have this great child and often still can't believe that he's our kid!! He is such a joy to have around and to watch figure things out. He is saying more and more words and using more signs as well. He's really becoming a little boy and it's SO much fun!

Hayride

We’re home in South Dakota this weekend visiting my parents. They had their annual hayride last night, which is always fun to come home to. Many of my family come out for the hayride, so it’s fun time to catch up with people. We eat wonderful food all prepared by my mom (four delicious soups were served this year) and a campfire at the end of the night with homemade baileys and s’mores! YUM!! The hayride this year held a record 39 people (adults and kids) and my dad drove the tractor. It was a warm day and around dinner time it began to rain. Lucky for us though, once we were done eating, the rain stopped so we were able to go on our hayride! The moon and stars even came out! A beautiful night with wonderful people. :)

Eating

Isaiah has become a wonderful eater; it’s been so much fun to watch him try new foods and to see the foods that he has developed a fondness for. His new favorite type of food is soup…he’s learning to eat it on his own, with or without a spoon! J He’s taken after his daddy on this new way of eating! Ha!

Bayfield, WI

We had a beautiful Saturday last weekend in Bayfield, WI, along the South Shore of Lake Superior. Nathan and I have spent a couple anniversaries in Bayfield and time at many of the apple orchards. It’s one of our favorite fall destinations, and it’s not far from home! We decided to take Nathan’s parents there for the day and had a great time going from orchard to orchard and walking around town to the little shops. It’s always amazing to see the variety of apples that are grown and to taste-test so many!!

Over hunting weekend the women in Nathan’s family get together with the kids and this year we decided we’re going to make apple pie. So, Nathan’s mom bought a variety of apples for our delicious pie-making! Can’t wait!!

Fall 2010

We have had a beautiful fall, with wonderfully warm weather! Who can complain about fall days that are in the 60s and 70s? We’ve been able to go for plenty of walks and enjoy the colors while playing in the leaves. Duluth has beautiful trails that we’ve enjoyed exploring and Isaiah has enjoyed taking in the wonder as well. Our walks can last a long time as he loves stopping at every log to feel it or pick up every stick and wave it or throw rocks into the woods. So much fun to watch how his mind is thinking about all the things right at his fingertips!

Children's Museum

Our library has a program where you can receive free passes to the Children’s Museum. So, we decided to take a Saturday with some friends and go to the museum. Isaiah is finally getting to the age where he is able to interact and play with other kids and do activities, so it’s been really fun to take him to things like the Children’s Museum. They had a room full of the perfect size activities and fun for Isaiah. We’ll definitely be back, especially thanks to the free passes!