Apples from the Orchard to Cider

While in Eugene we went to a local orchard to pick some apples and pears. 

Beckett and Momma searched for the perfect pear.

And we finally found it!

Beckett and Daddy

 Beckett with all his fruit.

 Today we took our lug of apples (22 pounds for all of you that know farmer terms like that!) and went to the Chetco Valley Museum for cider making. 

 They had an apple press from the 1800's that they were using. 

 Beckett was very interested in the cider process. 

 All the apple leftovers...

 Out of the 22 pounds we got a little more than a gallon of cider!  Seems like a lot of apples to me. :)

 Here is Beckett and Momma with our friends, The Heath Family, looking at all the museum artifacts.  

Fun in Eugene

On Friday night, the Lundes stayed in Eugene for the night.  Our first stop was Five Guys Burgers.  We had heard all about this yummy burger place and wanted to try it out for ourselves.  It was delicious!

Since there are not any zoos in Eugene, we took Beckett to the next best place...Cabelas. 

 Beckett had fun trying out the equipment, especially the portable shower.

 There were so many animals to see.

 When we got back to the hotel, we decided to take Beckett swimming.  Boy was he excited!!

Our Little Water Dog

Daddy is so much fun!

Pumpkin Patch

Today Beckett and I met our friends at Flora Pacifica, to get some pumpkins.   

 The kids had their wagons and were ready to fill them. 

 Beckett searched and searched for the best pumpkins.

 The mommas sat back and relaxed, while the kids chose their favorite pumpkins.

 Our pals, The Olson Family

 There were mini pumpkins too! 

 Momma and Beckett (Baby Lunde #2 is under there somewhere!)

Beckett did a great job filling up his wagon.

All of our friends...

 Heading back...

 Beckett and his pal, Jameson

The boys are only 9 days apart in age.  Aren't they cute?!?

 Flora Pacifica even sent us home with some flowers. 

 Our pumpkins at home...

Halloween Dilema

This year for Halloween we bought Beckett a cute monkey costume.  He has been terrified of it and cried both times we have put it on him.  We did NOT want to buy him another costume, but were not going to make him wear a costume he didn't like. Tonight we tried again with the costume and had success!  Ellie, the dog, was a big distraction and he was fine in the costume. 

The costume orginally had a banana attached to it...

which Ellie quickly pulled off. 

A Few Videos

Beckett still LOVES music and dancing.  Here is our little twinkle toes...

Everyday Beckett is saying new words.  Here he is saying a few of them...

Time Flies

Just 18 months ago...

 October 1, 2011

GO BEAVS!!

C&K Company Picnic

Today we went to C&K Market's Company Picnic.  Here are the employees in front of the new Ray's truck, which Daddy helped design...

 Beckett was very interested in the big truck!

 We had a yummy BBQ dinner. 

 There were lots of games to play. 

 And even a band!  Here is Beckett and Millie listening to them jam...

 Then the kids joined the band on stage!

 Here is Beckett shaking his moracca...

Another Beautiful Day on the Coast

It was another beautiful day here in Brookings.  We met our friends, the Olsons, at Harris Beach and enjoyed the great morning!

 Our Little Coastal Boy

 There he goes...

 This evening we headed to the Ell's house for dinner. 

 We love hanging out at their river oasis. 

 Beckett giving his pal, Josiah, a big hug!

Beckett Loves the Library

Every Wednesday Beckett and I head to the public library.  Here he is with his bag of books to return...

 Beckett returns them all by himself!

 Afterwards we look for new books to borrow. 

 Beckett loves the library card.  Sometimes he has a hard time handing it over to the librarian. 

 Once we have checked out our books for the week, we head over to story time to sing songs and listen to books being read. 

 After story time there is a craft that goes along with the books read that day.

Here is Beckett coloring his squirrel today...