It's been a fun weekend and it actually started early for me. I got off work at 3:00. Yay for Halloween parties at daycare because then lots of kiddos go home early!
Yesterday we went to the Illinois vs. Purdue game. With Illinois actually being pretty good this season, it's made going to the games a lot more fun! There's lots of energy in the crowd, which usually means that I get pretty wound up too! The weather was pretty much perfect too.
A cup of hot chocolate to start the day off right!
The guy who dressed up as the Chief earlier this month was back this weekend! He's pretty awesome.
There were some touchdowns in question and Jacob kept yelling, "I HAVE PROOF RIGHT HERE!"
I gotta say, I love going to Illinois games with my husband. I wish it were my Hawkeyes, but I have lots of fun yelling and cheering and jumping up and down!
Illinois stomped all over Purdue and will be Bowl eligible once they win one more game!
We stopped for a snack before driving home. I of course had my phone out and ready to start watching the Iowa game updates. We actually got home just after the 2nd quarter was starting. Most of the action happened in the first half, but we crushed Michigan State! The was a great feeling. This puts us back in the running for possibly going to the Rose Bowl! We're in a 4 way tie for 1st right now in the Big Ten.
In Taylorville they do trick-or-treating on 2 nights, so we had it last night and then again tonight. Smaller towns really confuse me. Growing up we trick-or-treated ON Halloween no matter what day of the week that it fell on. I don't really understand the point of 2 nights, but from a kids perspective, it's great. You could load up on double the candy! Anyway, I turned on our light last night and only ended up with 24 kids. We'll see how it goes tonight. Not many people on our street had their lights on last night so I'm sure that's the reason a lot of people were skipping our street. Little kids amuse me though. One little boy asked me, "Are you guys watching scary movies in there?" Sadly, there was nothing good on last night. Might watch me some Ghost Hunters tonight!
Today after church we went over to the Bates' to see Jack in his costume and to give him the Halloween goodie bag I made up for him.
Here's Super Jack! I think my favorite part is the underwear over the pants.
After pulling out his coloring book and stamps he pulled out the cupcakes and was like, "These are our FAVORITE!!" Haha...he probably says that about everything, but it was cute.
We headed for Taylorville and had lunch at KFC together. Liam and I chilled out for a bit after lunch.
Jack and Liam
Then we came home and I decided it was time to purge. (Not my lunch...although I ate too much grease) I filled 2 garbage bags with clothes to donate. I even got rid of 7 pair of flip flops! Made me feel better to get rid of some stuff!
I've already ruined my calorie intake for the day, so I think I'll go eat a Reese Peanut Butter Cup.
Check back tomorrow...it's the start of National Blog Month! And if you think of something you'd like me to write about let me know because I'm stumped right now!
Once again, I will miss out on NaBloPoMo. I will be out of it most of the month, but it could make for some interesting posts! :)
ReplyDeleteThe kids missed you guys tonight! Love you!!
Can't wait to see what you come up with. I'll have a hard enough time writing my own blog. It will be a challenge for sure. Life in small towns isn't that exciting. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a day for all the Iowa games - and Illinois. I can't believe I am actually getting into more football - my husband is wearing of on me. :) It is fun to watch it with someone that is for sure.
ReplyDeleteCute pictures by the way!
Whatever you post, I'm sure it will be good reading. :)