Wordless Wednesday~ Lego fun!

Pumpkin-ized!

We had fun picking out our pumpkins this year!

Happy fall!

Let the fall festivities begin!

But preferably not on a 85 degree day!

I'm so ready for cool temps to go along with the falling leaves. We had plans to head to Center Grove with friends today and didn't want the heat to deter us but.... it was HOT!

The kids still had lots of fun and it made the apple slushies all the more enjoyable!

Heading out!

Happy fall!

Okoboji 2015

There is nothing better than a family vacation at the lake.  Calm, serene, relaxing... this year was no exception.

We enjoyed beautiful weather and the most perfect lake view.  We made so many lasting family memories. I cherish these moments when Rea is still at the age where she wants to go on vacation with her parents!  I hope it will always be like this...

We swam, ate greasy food, had laugh-out-loud game nights, enjoyed boating on the most lovely day, shared laughs over fire and s'mores, took Rea exploring, took a trip to the pumpkin patch, and best of all, unplugged and relished in the moment of 'lake life.'

Already looking forward to next year...

School Spirit

Reagan had fun participating in homecoming week activities!

Hat day:

Crazy sock day:

We missed the game due to the rain but they pulled out a win! 

September lately...

Rea has loved starting up dance again! Combo class and hip hop this year...

Reagan loved having sleepover fun with her good friend!!

While Andy and I enjoyed a rare date night with dear friends...

A trip up north over the weekend... Park fun!

She loves watching youtube with Grandpa!

Looking forward to vacation and all things fall!  

Adventures in Swinging

Since we added a pool to our backyard we thought it would be nice to have an adult swing as well so we could swing while Rea swung.  My step dad made us a beautiful wooden swing complete with drink holders and lumbar back support. I love how it turned out!

Reagan supervised the work:

The finished product:

Sunday Funday- girls shopping day!

Sunday Funday!

We planned a girls trip to the outlet mall and had a great time finding some pretty super deals!

Heading out...

Candy store!

Reagan also took the plunge and got her ears pierced!

She was apprehensive at first but talked to her dear friend Jules, who was great moral support.  She did shed some tears and we joked that her cries cleared out the store but she was all smiles afterwards.  And an hour later, she kept wanting to look at her ears in the mirror... she loved them!

Heading home.... such great times! The girls did so well that we decided to make this an annual tradition,. 

Last Hoorah

We took our last trip of the 2015 Adventureland season last Saturday night with friends... still lots of crowds and longer lines so we didn't stay long.

Just long enough to do a few of our favorite rides, have some laughs and head home.

All tuckered out...