Ella's 1st Field Trip

Ella had her first official field trip Wednesday 10/13. The entire 4 year old preschool along with the parents went to Jackson's Orchard for a hayride & pumpkin & apple picking & playing in the hay. They also had a video of how they make apple cider that they showed them. When the lights went down and they began to show the video Ella leaned over to Matt and said, "No one really cares."...ah, sniff, sniff, she is learning sarcasm. Then when they showed the apples being mushed up and falling of a conveyor belt she said, "That is gross!". I tried to take that opportunity to tell her that is exactly how they make that apple juice that she can't get enough of & drinks way too often. I hoped it would turn her off to it, but it didn't quite work.

Matt took off work for the day, and I was hoping it would be a great family experience. But, the girls were fussy & uncooperative. Even still, we managed to have a good time & get some good pics. Ms Emily took this one of Ella & daddy. I think it is probably the best candid that has ever been captured of them. Ella is a daddy's girl, and I am glad Ms. Emily shared this pic.

Ms. Tana's class rode the hayride with Ms. Emily's so we got to enjoy the ride with Chris & Andie Jane, Tracey & Maria, and Crystal & Lindsey. Here are Chris & Andie. Ella just loves when she gets to play with sweet little Andie Jane.

Here are Tracey & Maria in their matching attire. Maria & Ella are in class together and she is just a sweetheart. We all like to hang out after school whenever we have free time to do so. I met Chris, Tracey, and Crystal when Ella started 3 year old preschool last year. I first met Chris who introduced me to Tracey & Crystal because all three of their girls were in class together. I have really enjoyed getting to know them over the past year.

Here are Ella & Taylor catching up in the pumpkin patch for a quick picture. They were in a different group at the field trip so we didn't get to see them much on this trip to the orchard, but Ella was so concerned about Taylor & kept asking where Taylor was. She wanted to see Taylor so I am glad they were able to see each other for a few minutes. We have been hanging out with Taylor & her mommy Heather & little bro Brayden since school started this year. We all became instant friends with alot in common. Both our kiddos are the same age so it is so nice they can play together & get along so well.

Here is Addison with her serious pose in the patch. She was not feeling well at all that day. She really hasn't been in the greatest mood for several weeks now. So fussy! I think it is her teeth poor little thing.

Andie Jane loves to help out with Addie any chance she gets. At the pumpkin patch she was so excited to be able to help find a pumpkin & apple for Addie. I love her enthusiasm & love for being around Addie. Addie adores getting the attention from an older kid!! Here is Andie playing tug of war with a pumpkin for Addie's sake. She is a strong one, and was finally able to pull it out of the ground!