Apple Picking

In an attempt to summon fall...we took Sloane apple and pear picking at Starr Organic Orchards in Julian.  She loved searching for the fruit and learning how to pluck it from the tree.  She especially loved watching Mommy and Daddy use the apple picker...but the VERY best part was...getting to eat all the yummy apples and pears!  Sloane jumped at the opportunity to sample the fruit right off of the tree!

 Daddy using the apple picker and Sloane retrieving the fruit from the basket!

 Hauling our loot!

 Sampling the delicious pears!

 What's apple picking without a ride in a little red wagon?

Great day in the country!

Sloanie Bear Visits the Doctor

Sloane visited the doctor for her two year old wellness appointment right after she turned two.  The doctor has been a difficult destination ever since she turned one and had the ability to remember and associate the doctor with getting shots.  We were fully prepared for a fairly unpleasant experience...but ended up being pleasantly surprised by her calm, sweet demeanor and no tears bravery when she had to get a shot!  She was handsomely rewarded with a trip to get frozen yogurt!

 Very excited about her special "dress" and seeing Dr. Wu!  

At 24 months Sloane weighs in at 24 pounds and stands 32 inches tall.

 Post appointment fro yo....so yummy!

West Coast...Best Coast

We have been taking full advantage of this seemingly endless SoCal summer...and Sloane has become a full-fledged beach bunny.  We spend many of our days hanging at the beach...which is on the bay...which means no big waves...so Sloane LOVES building sandcastles and running in and out of the water!

 Learning to build sandcastles with Daddy.

 Very proud of her handiwork!

Love this little beach bunny!