This past Saturday (Halloween), we went to a surprise party for one of my mom's childhood friends (she hadn't seen her in 17 years)! It was a costume party, so we all dressed up..

I went as Audrey Hepburn..

Me & mom..

On the ride there, we stopped at a gas station. Nick came out with this..

Yes, Anthony shaved his head! We don't care for it too much.. At least his hair grows fast!

It was a 1 1/2 hour drive..

Starbucks stop!

Ha ha..

At the party- this is some of the yummy food they had..

Everyone was in costume..

SURPRISE!!

Sarah (mom's friend) saw her & screamed "GINA"!!!!

Hugging dad.. They were all friends in youth group.

She was very surprised!

Payton & Urlacher.

Mark Winsler (Sarah's husband) and dad..

Trick or treating.. Gina & Sarah (Dora the Explorer)

Sponge Bob (Mark)..

Dad, Mom & Jess..

Sponge Bob had a few bodyguards to guide him along (he couldn't see too well)..

I guess they weren't the greatest bodyguards!! Ha..

Sarah & Gina..

Gina with Sarah's family..

Gina, Sarah, Sarah's mom & sister..

Cory wearing a Dorothy wig..

It was a very nice party!

 Sorry I haven't updated in so long!

Fall is here! The weather is starting to get colder. I love to knit/crochet during this time of year! Here are some of the projects I've been working on-

My cropped jacket..

I made the buttons, too! I used a fabric covered button kit.

This jacket is perfect for fall!

My sweater.. See the owls?

This is before I sewed on the button eyes for the owls..

I gave them blue eyes..

It is a super warm sweater!

What do you think?

Branson Pt. 3-----

Hanging out by the lake..

Nick & Uncle Ryan

Grandpa on the beach..

The next photos are a sequence of Alyssa catching a fish. She HATES bugs, fish, etc.. So it was funny!

She was screaming as she was pulling it in!

I didn't catch anything..

Brittany's turn.. She is also terrified of fish!

One day, we went to Eureka Springs, AK. We drove down some CURVY roads.. We were all sick by the time we got there!

Anthony & Grandpa bought Army hats for under $4

It was a neat place. They had a lot of shops!

Dad found an ice cream store!

More ice cream :)

Who is this I see coming across the street??

Autumn & Arielle!! We got a good laugh :)

The ride back was much better than the ride there.. BUT- right as we pulled into the resort...

A guy pulling a boat backed RIGHT INTO US!! Made a hole in the bumper.

the damage

Filing a police report..

That was our excitement for the day!

MORE TO COME!!!!