Family Photo Shoot

Last Saturday I somehow convinced Keith to do family pictures, it's his least favorite thing. I have this goal of taking family pictures every Fall so we can look back through the years and see how our family has grown. Athena gladly volunteered to take our pictures since we don't have Shae or Shiree near us anymore to take them.

I got my haircut that morning, taking a risk--I know. I got brave and just did it! I was so happy with how it turned out! After we got ready we headed to Natural Bridge only to find they had closed it that day until May. Bummer. So we headed to Glenrock instead (a small town just outside of Casper). We found a perfect spot along the river that was privately owned but the owners were there working on an RV Park and they gladly let us take pictures! We were thrilled since the sun was setting and needed to take them fast!

Here some of my favorites. Thanks again Athena!

Ignore the "you & me" sign, I forgot to move it but I still love this pic!

Till next year!!

Jump Craze

Today, Athena and I took the kids to Jump Craze. On Mondays and Thursdays for two hours they have Tot Time for kids under five. All three kids were in heaven along with us mommas! We were worn out just after a little bit of jumping with the kids, I must be out of shape. haha. The kids loved running and jumping into the foam pit, playing dodgeball, and jumping to their hearts content on all the trampolines. We'll definitely be hitting this place up a lot this Winter! 

all I have is iphone pics, a couple are blurry :(

Halloween 2014

Halloween was so fun this year! Of course Halloween has been fun every year with Carson. I missed being able to trick or treat with friends and dress up, but now having a child I can!

Halloween morning Athena, the kids and I all braved the IHOP crowds to get a free scary face pancake! The kids loved it---they didn't eat all of it because it was so huge, but it sure was fun for them! Afterwards Carson and I did some cleaning and things around the house then Athena watched Carson so I could go do some shopping! Afterwards, we had a pizza night with Athena and her family (can you tell we just love them?!), then got the kids ready and headed out trick or treating.

We started out at the McMurray Mansion (a very rich family who was first to strike oil here in Casper) --which is huge and the security guards hand out 4-5 handfuls of candy, we stayed out for about 1 1/2 hours then were about to call it quits when we saw another couple (and kids) from our ward and they told us about Stafford St. which hands out full size candy bars, so we decided to give it a try. Keith and Carson only went to about four homes because we were ready to head home, but at every home Carson got a full size candy bar! SCORE!! Who knew Casper is where the candy is at??! Seriously, I never got the candy Carson did as a kid!

Decorating their pancakes!

He's in this phase right now where he loves to stick out his tongue during pictures, I had to bribe him with M&Ms so he wouldn't do it during our family pictures yesterday.

Love this pic!

Carson was a Kangaroo again since the costume still fit him! It'll probably be the last year he'll let us put him in funny animal costumes anyway. ha.

Chopped!!

So today I chopped my hair to my shoulders! I had been growing it out but found so many cute short hairstyles on pinterest! I decided to do it today since we were going to take family pictures in the evening, so I was taking quite the risk (what if it turned out horrible?) but I got brave and just did it! And I'm loving it!!!

                                                    BEFORE

AFTER

Kinda far away---but I thought I'd give you a sneak peak of our family pics! (you can click on it to make it larger)

Boise Trip!

So my friend Athena was headed to Weiser, Idaho (1 hr. from Boise) just after my birthday, she asked if I wanted to go to Boise and I couldn't say "no" to that so we headed to Idaho on October 11th and stayed almost two weeks! I was so excited to see my family and spend a little Fall time in Boise, because let's just be real, Boise is GORGEOUS in the Fall. It was the most perfect weather when we were there, we were outside everyday. Carson loved playing with his Cousins and spending time with Cita and Grandpa.

Those two weeks we enjoyed--- family, cousins, park time, going out to the movies, Linder Farms Corn Maze, petting zoo, corn pit, tube slide, pedal tractors, hayride, pumpkin patch, sleepovers with cousins, The Village at Meridian, cousin lunch play dates, scouring thrift stores, craft night with the sisters, homemade caramel apples, my family birthday dinner, & downtown parks. It was jam packed with fun but we sure missed daddy. Can't wait for our trip back next Summer!

Reading with Cita

The Village at Meridian with Holly and Emma

Homemade Caramel Apples for our sleepover at Kirk and Holly's (brother and sis-in-law)

My Fall wreath I made at our sisters craft night

Carson and Brynlee lovin' the corn pit

Carson and Cousin Brecka in the pumpkin patch

Brecka was sweet to take Carson down the slide

Lovin' Linder Farms

Pedal Tractor

Playin' at Grandpa and Cita's--Carson, Brielle, Skylee, Brynlee

Fall walk in Downtown Boise

Our best thrift store score---a HUGE bag of LEGOS!!

Chillin' at Carl's Jr.

Last night in Boise, Carson sure loved the pudding at Souper Salad.

On our way down to Utah we had car troubles and had to be towed to Tremonton. The kids were ecstatic about riding in a tow truck! We made it safely to SLC that night.

Carson and Emmett ready to hit the road back to Casper

Had to mention our stop before we headed out of SLC, we stopped for lunch at Chic Fil A after a couple hours at IKEA (so excited I got to go) and I saw Nothing bundt Cakes across the street. AHHHH!! I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE their cakes! If you're ever in Sandy, UT stop by and grab one, you won't be disappointed! 

27th

I turned 27 yesterday--YIKES!! Can't believe I'm 27 already! Keith keeps reminding me how much he'd love to be 27, it helps--a little.

We all woke up earlier than usual since I work now, just the second and fourth Thursday of the month for 2 1/2 hours. I help with Child Care for the local MOPS group in Casper. I can take Carson with me which is nice. So after 2 1/2 hours of working we headed home and I was surprised to find flowers and a gift on my doorstep from my good friend Athena. I also went inside to find flowers from Keith. Athena, the kids and I all went out for lunch and to the Mall to let the kids run and play. We also went shopping at a few stores. After a few hours the kids were winding down so we went home. I got ready for my date with Keith and when Keith got home we dropped Carson off at a friend's house and we went out to eat at Famous Daves then saw Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I actually really liked it. After picking up Carson we had cheesecake and I opened presents. I got some really nice boots for winter and a Hobby Lobby gift card. Thanks Keith, Carson, Athena, and all of you who wished or called me on my birthday. It was a special day.

Athena!! Love this Girl! So excited for our road trip to Boise tomorrow!

Besties- Carson and Emmett.

Flowers from Keith and Athena

Famous

Daves!

Cheesecake--My FAVORITE!!

Today--the 10th some of my favorite girls from my ward and I celebrated my birthday at Olive Garden. I had so much fun with these girls and am so blessed to have good friends here in Casper. Seriously guys, our ward is the bomb! I have never been in a more friendly ward, I love it!!! These girls make me laugh!!

A few girls weren't able to make it and we missed them, but they sure made my birthday extra special since I don't have any of my sisters or family in Wyoming.

Fall Bucket List

We decided to make a Fall bucket list so we wouldn't forget to do our favorite Fall activities and eat our favorite Fall foods. 

Painting pumpkins for FHE with Apple Cider and Donuts

Mommy's Favorite--Homemade Caramel Apples for FHE

This weekend we're going to Boise so hopefully we'll check off a few more on the list with Carson's cousins! Happy FALL!!