Last weekend we heading down to Richardson, TX. Back to my roots. The Drill Team I was on was having their 55th anniversary and celebrating alumni so I wanted to go!! Homecoming in TX is a BIG deal. I wanted Kristofer to experience a little of it. We went to the morning pep-rally, afternoon parade, and the football game (half-time is one huge performance). A full day of purple and gold pride! Alyvia, Kinzley, and Decqlyn loved all the hype and music. They bounced and danced their little hearts out.

Made me miss it all just a little, not sure I'd ever really want to re-live high school... oh boy; the drama, the drama, the drama... nope. Glad to have the memories, though. ;)






It was so much to be among the hype and school spirit. I cannot believe I didn't take any pictures during the game oops. But it was fun to see the changes that happen in 10 years, the homecoming mums, old friends, and great traditions. NO-ONE does homecoming or football like Texas.

Here is a flash back picture of me Senior year as an Eaglette...

What a BLAST! This is mine and Alyvia's first circus experience. And it will happen again! We all had so much fun! And Alyvia's favorite part was anything that had to do with the Elephants. Next year I think we will go on Saturday to the afternoon show. 7-10:30 pm is too late for my little girl. But she sure did have fun.

our family... Alyvia not smiling because she wants to eat the cotton candy.

My sister's family... The Gorhams

I don't know why I look scared... : /

Alyvia pointing out (100x) "it's and elephant"

OF COURSE!! We sent them on an Elephant ride. Lyvs and Kinz still talk about it. :D

What a blast! We went to the Circus on a Thursday night. (Oct 6). Yup next year we are totally going but on Saturday during the day.
I love watching the excitement of life through the eyes of a child. I love being a MOM!!

 Every year we go to the craft fairs that are in the surrounding areas of Springfield. It is so fun. The first weekend in October is Pumpkin Daze in Republic (right by my dads office). It has grown so much since we first started going many years ago.Her are the girls about to go... it was pretty bright and Sunny.

*taken Oct 1st

Lyvs and Kinz petted little horses... They loved it!

Alyvia had to ride the train... Have I told you she is obsessed with TRAINS!

Then the second weekend we went to Apple Butter Makin' Days in Mount Vernon. They had a parade and crafts and rides.

Alyvia's first parade

so much fun on a spinning ride

ridding the horse

Alyvia and Kinzley ridding the horses

September...

We had visitors!! Lisa and Race came all the way from Mesa, AZ to little ol' Springfield. Alyvia wasn't sure about Race at first, but she had a blast with another little one around (even though she wasn't a fan of sharing). We were so busy and by the end of the days we were exhausted!! Here is a little re-cap.

Race... all Boy.

Alyvia showin' love

They had so much fun jumping

and adventuring

We went to Jump Mania... Tons of blow up jumpers

the gang

They went crusin'

While in style

We ate at the Famous Lambert's Cafe

Race and a ton of bear feet

Lyvs and Kinz tackling a bull

We went to the Zoo

Rode the train

We went to the Mall and played

So much to do...

and so much to climb up and over.

of course! Sidewalk chalk

Super fun to have friends!

The time went to fast and we miss them still!! Love you guys! Come back SOON!