Happy Superhero Halloween

I was so happy this year when the kiddos still let me "help" they pick out their costumes. I really like having a theme to their Halloween costumes. (I'm thinking this is my last year for steering them in a direcion/helping them pick out costumes) Anyway, I wanted them all to be superheros and one day I was asking them what they wanted to be for halloween... I brought up Superhero idea & they ran with it!! So, they did all pick out their costumes, just with a nudge from mom :)

Austen was Superman

Caitlen was Wonder Woman Brooklen was Supergirl

Me & DJ had a Halloween party to go to & we went as Batman & Batgirl :)

Bloomsbury Farms

It's Friday, no preschool & Grandpa Jim is in town- what should we do to entertain us today?

Let's go spend the day at Bloomsbury Farms! It was a perfect day- it was warm, a little breezy, but warm, Bloomsbury wasn't busy at all-- huge plus!! and they were having a special $2 off today so it was only $5 a person to get it, that's a bargain! (it's $9 on wknds & $7 on wkdays) It was a great day & the kids ran & played all over!

When we got there we stopped by the cute little gift shop & tried some super yummy fudge.... had to get some of that to take home!

Then we stopped by a couple wooden cutouts- How Tall This Fall? (C is the tallest, it's hard to get them all to stand still for a pic)

Bloomsbury Farm wooden cutout

Then on to a hayrack ride and running thru the kids corn maze. Then stopped a bit for some lunch.

The big slide was a huge hit. The kids really get going fast!

We also stopped to pet & feed some of the animals, jumping on the big pillow and swinging on the big tire swings.

The kids favorite part was the duck racing trough. They were all pretty wet by the time we left, but they loved pumping the water to make the ducks go to the other side.

It was a really fun day & everyone is pretty tired....everyone should sleep good tonight, including G'pa!

ISU vs Iowa football game 2010

On Saturday while Julie & Shonna were in Iowa for a visit it was the Iowa State vs Iowa football game. Always a fun game to go out & about..... not always a good game to watch :( But we had a very FUN day!!!

First, we stopped by Leeper's garage....

Here are the Iowa State Fans

(yes, I told J & S they had to support ISU! love your hat Shonna!)Here are the Iowa fans.Then we headed to CR & stopped by Chrome Horse for a couple drinks, dinner & finished watching the game. Not the ending I was hoping for, but there is always next year :)

Pic of the girls.

Shonna's drunk look!

K.J., Tina & Laura

D.J. with Shonna & Jules

Then we headed over the The Hub for some dancing!

Thanks again so much Julie & Shonna for coming to visit!!! I sure do miss you gals!!

Julie & Shonna's visit!

Hooray, Julie & Shonna are visiting!! I'm soooo excited! I really miss these guys and can't wait to spend the weekend catching up, laughing and maybe a having a beverage or two and did I say laughing! :)

I picked them up at the airport & on the way home we stopped by The Hub.

4 year old Preschool pictures

I think the kids did a great job at their school pictures! I'm still planning on getting together with my sister, Kim, to do some fun 4 year old pictures.

Austen



Catilen

Brooklen

Ok, Ok.... I know it's been over 6 months since my last post-- there are a few reasons (excuses)

1. I've been busy
2. I've been enjoying my children
3. I started two home businesses & have been trying to "work" them
4. Time has really gotten away from me
5. I'm tired
6. I've been frustrated
7. I've been busy...... oh, I already said that one :)

I hope to post soon with updated pics of the kids!! They turned 4 a couple weeks ago-- I cannot belive they are 4!! I really, truely, cannot believe they are 4. How are they 4 already? Time really does fly by!! And I still can't believe there's 3. LOL :)