autumnal~stumble~bumbles

it's all about the race

 We took a school bus to our capital city over the weekend to take part in the fun run and it was fun indeed. Originally we signed up to do the half mile but when we discovered that everyone was doing a full mile it was clear that we had to step up to the challenge. Once the race got underway we quickly lost traction and ran out of steam. It became clear that a mile was slightly more than we bargained for so we humbly accepted that we were half milers and leaped across the median to return home. It was all in good fun. 

like a double decker couch

 It has been a busy month this September and yet we have still had plenty of rest and relaxation.

 Chilling and grilling with our friends.

 Being literally the first people at the great state fair.

 Riding and sliding (solo!!!)

 Getting all nostalgic,

 Getting gussied up.

 ....and taking in one last ball game.

second grade!

Proud to say "Off to second grade!"

room full of mirrors

cruising the mighty mississippi

a maleficent evening

After much debate as to wether the new Maleficent movie was appropriate for the girls or just a bit too scary, they convinced us that they were ready. It turned out to be a pretty good movie and afterwards we stopped by The Tiny Diner for malts and Philly cheese fries.