Halloween ...... BOO!

Trick or Treating was actually this past Sunday from 3-6 pm. That has to be one of the most annoying things living here. Trick or Treating should be on Halloween at night. Who cares if it is a school night or it might be unsafe. That's what flashlights, glowsticks, and parent chaperones are for! Oh well. We still try to make it fun even if the kids can't see the cool jack 'o lanterns lit up. Ian and I paint pumpkins every year too - at least that can be appreciated in the daytime.

Cousin Jennifer's Wedding

This past weekend we went to Southern Illinois to my cousin Jennifer's wedding. It was warm for October, mid 80's. The reception was in a winery on a beautiful ridge with fall color all around. It was great seeing the Hilligoss family.



Grandma Hilligoss and Jennifer



The Wedding Party

It's been awhile coming....

... but I am back to writing on the blog! Sorry it has taken so long. There have been many distractions (camping, school, Wii, etc) but what it comes down to is that life has got in the way. :) So I downloaded all of the pictures on my camera and am going to post a few from the past few months.

Camping at the end of August

We went camping right before school started and it was cooler weather than normal. Great for camping, not so great for swimming, which is Ian's favorite thing to do whenever we get near a body of water or pool. Next year maybe we will go in the beginning of August or late July instead.





Brrr ....



Trying to warm up after swimming.