Smores and More

Fun at Wagner Farm in September.  I thought I posted these earlier, but I guess not.  It was a great kick-off to the fall!   The kids enjoyed the wagon rides the most. 

JJ likes to dive face first into his smores. 

I thought it was a little too early to bring pumpkins home, but she had to find her favorite anyway. 

Sun setting beyond the corn.  Are we in the suburbs?

"Trattoo"  (someone's happy place)!

I-L-L I-N-I

Saturday, October 4th we took the kids down to Champaign for their first U of I experience.  It was a blustery cold day, it actually SNOWED on our way there.  Layla asked me outright, "Mom, is it supposed to snow in October?"  Generally, not especially in central Illinois.  In Minnesota, it's not out of the question.  We met up with friends for the football game, visiting our old house, beers and lunch at our favorite place and a good run out on the quad.  

Street fair outside the stadium gets the kids excited while Jason goes to buy hats for us. 

Family selfie at the game.

Halftime Festivities

We actually made to the end of the third quarter, which seems like a pretty good victory given that is was about 40 degrees outside.  It was a high scoring game, which was fun for everyone and we were in the end section near the band (in the end zone) so the kids were well-entertained throughout the game.

Look at this huge football player! 

Snacks and beers at our favorite haunt, Murphy's.

Two of my senior year roommates worked here. 

Alma Mater 

Goofing off on the quad! 

 

Family pic in front of the Union.