Saturday, October 8, 2016

Date Night is Back!


Now that we are into the full swing of school and activities I decided it was time to start kid date nights again. Elizabeth was with me and Daddy had Grant. The girls decided to have dinner and some fall clothes shopping. Brandon texted me at 3:30 and asked me how fast I could have G ready. Ready for what? He took him to St.Louis for a Cardinal game! That takes date night to a whole new level! They had really good seats and they even tossed Grant a ball. As a bonus the Cards won and he stayed awake for the whole game! It does not matter that before he left the house he asked me if he was going to a football game.

Elizabeth choose our favorite Mexican place for dinner and then it was off to the mall. We made a  pact that we each had veto power over outfits - meaning I had to like what she picked and she had to like what I picked. Let's just say we have very different taste. At one point she looked at me and said "you don't like anything rainbow colored do you?!" No honey, not really. We did compromise on some panda print leggings and then had a big laugh about it on the way home because apparently the pandas on the leggings are wearing pearl necklaces, which I had not noticed. Of course this is the outfit that she had to wear to school the next day and Grant pointed out that some pandas were wearing watches! I think these beloved leggings cost $6 - I can already tell they will be fast favorites!
While we were at the mall she had birthday money burning a hole in her pocket so she got a new bunny friend!

Order this Book!



This is currently one of my favorite books. It is called "A Street  Through Time". Check it out at your local library or bookstore today!!

Auggie's Outing

Since Bass Pro welcomes dogs and Auggie was ready for a car ride we decided to let her join us on recent visit. We have a picture of her as a puppy in front of the fish too!

Homecoming Parade 2016

Down on the Farm





These are not our pumpkins - but Libby's! Something to strive for!
In April we planted pumpkin seeds. We really had no idea what we were doing but the kids were super excited about this experiment. We have plans for some improvements next year, but we were pretty pleased with our first year's yield. We had over 90 pumpkins, varying in shapes, sizes and colors!


Friday, September 30, 2016

Kids Color Run



The ground was pretty soggy so Brandon had them wear their cleats - he's so smart like that! Check out that stride!




I think it's in his teeth!
My favorite part...the shower! Can you see the orange pouring out of his hair?!

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Chicago Air Show

We escaped for brief get away to the city to see the Chicago Air Show. The weather didn't really cooperate but we had a good time anyway!
The nest swings at Maggie Daly park
LuLu got her ears pierced
Lots of clouds :(
Ready with the binoculars 
What is an air show without an airplane shaped breakfast?
How long will they want to share a blanket for? Melt my heart.



Elizabeth is 15!!

  2) HOW OLD ARE YOU? 15 3) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR? pink 4) WHO IS YOUR BEST FRIEND? Parker, Isabella & Julianna 5) WHAT DO YOU WAN...