Do you ever wake up and think "I'm the luckiest person in the world"?

Fall-time Fun!

I love autumn for so many reasons, but this year in addition to the beautiful trees, cool weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and warm scarves, we are having a blast at all sorts of fall activities. First up we had Gladfest. We actually live in a small town within a big city, and so in small town fashion, there is a festival including rides, games, music, and let's not forget deep fried Oreos! We went with a bunch of our friends and had a blast... although it was cut short because we were all freezing! 

The funny thing about this picture is that we know all the kids in it! Grace and Justice had a blast going on rides with their friends.

Rob and Justice on the ferris wheel!

Next up was the Renaissance Festival. Now, I have never been to a renaissance festival, and I probably won't go back, but it was rather entertaining. The kids thought it was cool, especially Grace because there were princesses everywhere. For Rob and I and some of the other adults... well I must say it was GREAT for people watching!

A grumpy knight

The cutest little princesses there!

The girls loved watching this weird skit, and then afterward they were able to meet the weird fairy lady and the dragon. 

Today was the Boo Bash! Our church puts on this amazing Halloween party for the community. They go all out including pictures, a trick-or-treat village, and a haunted house (which is for the older kids!). The coolest part is that it is all free! Anyway the kids were excited to wear their new costumes!

The bikers from our church dressed up like the people from the Wild Hogs movie (big stretch), and then they let all the kids sit on their bikes for pictures!

 

Like I said, ALL the kids!

This is Jon all dressed up for the trick-or-treat village. Why didn't you wear that for Ren Fest? Next year??

After all the fun, we enjoyed just sitting down for a bit and watching It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown on the big screens. 

Last but not least was the train ride outside. Is it just me or do NHCC parties get better and better?!?

A Beautiful Family Outing

Earlier this week we went on a little hike in Parkville. It was a beautiful fall day, and we all had a blast!

Getting ready...

I love this picture! I'm very proud of myself for taking it!

I just tell them to smile and then they both do the little head to the side thing :)

A little mommy-son time

Grace took this picture of us... not bad!

Looking back down after he walked up this grassy hill. I want to go back in a few weeks when more trees have changed colors!