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Fall is upon us

We are certainly taking advantage of Chad's slow schedule and the endless opportunities of things to do around us!  Here are a few of our recent adventures...

We couldn't pass up the chance to see the Braves play this season, so we headed to Citi field on Sunday afternoon.  We were thankful to have the chance to stop by the Gallery Church on our way and worship along side the Wyatts and meet Parker.  

I've never watched a baseball game outside of Atlanta, and of all places to start...  I felt like I was walking into enemy territory!  Tickets are SIGNIFICANTLY more at Citi field than at Turner field.  Thankfully Chad and the girls were free!  Chad could have gotten any ticket in the park for free!  But since he wanted to sit with us, we by passed the $400 tickets!

Beautiful day!


Our view from left field


The girls' first game!  They did great. 

Since it wasn't crowded, we moved a few innings into the game.  We could have probably gotten really close, but we were content to have room for the girls to run around.  


This kid is such a clown.  If you laugh at something she does, she repeats it to get a laugh and remembers what it was and does it often.  

Still trying to draw a laugh...


Addison's attempt at a laugh. ;)


One of the main reasons we wanted to make sure we saw a game this year, was to see Chipper play one last time.  Too bad he wasn't on the roster the day we went!  Uhh!!  We were excited to see him pinch hit at least!  




10th inning Braves win!



Addison and I went to Lawrence Farm with some friends a few weeks ago and it was such a great place, we wanted to take Chad and Mya back.  It is a pick your own farm with tons of apples, vegetables, grapes, pumpkins, and wagons. :) 

After picking all our produce, we went to the little village they have for kids.  The girls could have stayed there all day!


Ice cream shop



We were telling Addison the other day that it seems like our time here at West Point will be defined somewhat by season... In the summer one of the highlights is the summer concerts at Trophy Point.  Now many of our Saturdays will be filled with Army football!  This past weekend was the home opener against Northern Illinois.  The whole fam was super excited to go!



Ready to cheer on the Black Knights.  ("Addison, that's a triangle."  "No, its an 'A' for army."  "No dear, its a triangle...")

First disappointment of the day - no jump team!


While it was an amazing day, in the sun it got really warm.  After half-time, we decided to move into the shade.  Given the sunburn on our faces the next day, it was a good thing we did!  


Ahh shade!  
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Heart breaking one point loss!  Maybe next week!  

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