I really wanted to get some awesome Fall pics of Alyvia... But for some reason she doesn't really like smiling for me! We went to the Dallas Arboretum (if you haven't gone during the Fall you MUST!). Absolutely beautiful! I have never ever ever ever seen so many pumpkins... not even in a pumpkin patch. We spent like 4 hrs there. It was a fairytale every section had a fairytale theme. The biggest was Cinderella with a white wire pumpkin coach.

This is how Alyvia started the day...

Alyvia hates posing for pics... seriously!

This is how we spent the day... of course there are TONS more pics.

What a day... she fell asleep before we left the parking lot.

It was a day full of fun! I love my family!!!

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!

Well... So much has happened since June I am not even going to try to catch up. Alyvia did turn two last month. (which I cannot believe I have a 2 year old). She had a great Dora birthday filled with a Dora adventure and all her friends who came went on the adventure to find the birthday candle that Swiper swiped. It was a blast and I hope everyone had fun. I did take a bunch of pictures and Kristofer video taped the whole thing, but I don't want to go on the search for them, sorry.  She got way too much stuff! She was definitely spoiled.
Ok... August.
         Alyvia and Kinzley started gymnastics this week. They LOVED it and were SO excited about it!! It is once a week for 30 mins. It is nice to get out. ;) Their first class was this past Tuesday Aug 16. :)

The girls right before class

The bars

This is a bear crawl

Balance beam... Alyvia wouldn't do it without me holding her hand.

ok... now i really will try to keep this updated. ;)