Insta Joys : October Catch Up

yep way way way behind on blogging

like months and months

life just keeps getting in the way

it been busy, full, and fun

someday i will catch up on here

for now here's a glimpse at our october

iphone photos 

moments i want documented so i can remember

 we had a field trip to bodies revealed

i thought it might gross my little people out

it didn't

they thought it was interesting

i was completely fascinated

if this exhibit ever comes to your area check it out

its worth the money

 after our field trip we had time for a quick lunch before getting morgan to practice

we choose to eat at fuddruckers

my soda loving self might have let out a squeal when i saw this machine

so fun to mix your own flavors

the kids thought it was pretty neat too

have you used one of these? if so what's your favorite flavor combo?

 october brought the end of the flag football season {post coming soon}

i was a bit sad this year

these boys played so well together and had so much fun

they cheered each other on and encouraged each other all season

they finished undefeated and no team scored on them all season long

 after flag football we quickly changed and headed to the boise state game

we share tickets with some friends so usually lance and one of the kids goes to the games

we swapped one game so lance and i could take the big kids

it was a beautiful day for a game

bronco stadium is always such a fun place to watch a game

 during our fall break from school we headed to mn for my baby brothers wedding {post coming}

we arrive in minneapolis late

my kids seem to have a sensor for this cut outs wherever we go

we had to stop for quick picture

 morgan and her best friend are both turning 13 this year

when my brother got engaged and we realized we'd be in mn for emily's birthday, morgan wanted to surprise her

well emily had a summer job and had saved up money to fly to idaho for her 13th birthday
since we'd be in mn, emily couldn't come to idaho

so there was lots of secret keeping to make this surprise happen

it was totally worth it to see emily so surprised!

so fun these girlies have remained the best of friends even though we moved 7 years ago

 mauryn reunited with one of her favorite cousins

 a trip to mn would not be complete without at stop at the mall of america and a visit to the american girl store.

 mauryn has been eyeing the mckenna doll since last winter.  

she was so excited to get to bring her home :o)

 after a stop at mall of america, we spent one night at the waterpark of america

the cousins had SO much fun swimming

i got in a little snuggle time with my niece tess

 ready to go marry off my baby brother

 the kiddos before the wedding

photo bomber nieces in the back :o)

 the first time these cousins have all been together in 9 years

9 years ago about half this group wasn't even born!

so so fun to have all 17 of my parents grandchildren together

lance, landon, and my nephew ian dancing the night away

 they were starting a new fashion trend... ties on heads

 one of the places i miss from home is culvers

the burgers, the frozen custard..... so good

we made a few trips in our time home

we picked up a few containers of custard

this snickers swirl was yummy

i think my niece and i polished this baby off ourselves

 the aftermath of vacation

bags to be unpacked

laundry to be done

the part of vacation i don't enjoy that much

 my brother and sister in law had a photo booth at their reception

it was a hit

i've loved looking at the pictures and reliving that night 

 a post vacation nap is a must

 this guy always sleeps next to my side of the bed

he is always sleeping on the pillows

spoiled!

 i participated in the color run with some fun friends

it was messy, colorful, and fun

i think my kids would have loved it

maybe next year!

 no more braces = one happy girl

now she looks SO grown up

time needs to slow down

 halloween 2012

captain america, twister, and dorothy+ warmish weather = perfect halloween

 i was fighting a nasty cold after our trip

the old saying goes feed a cold

i was taking it to heart and raiding halloween buckets for my favorites

thanks kids for helping my cold out ;O)

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