{ fall happenings }

Fall is by far my most favorite time of year, and this year has been a great one!

The leaves have been spectacular and the weather has been very nice overall.

We've enjoyed lots of family outings to take advantage of the season.

It won't be long before winter.  Let's hope it's a milder one this year!

We haven't made it to too many football games, but Hannah did get a chance to cheer with the high school cheerleaders for a mini-Mustangs cheer camp.  She had a lot of fun!

Luke "cheered" from the sidelines, too.  CHEESE!!

Hannah finished her first volume of Suzuki training and performed a short concert as a graduation of sorts.  

She did a great job!  Her hard work and perseverance is paying off, even if she hates to admit it.

We were all happy that Remaw and Mustache could join us for the recital.

Fall is the season for pumpkin patches and corn mazes, and we've definitely enjoyed our share of both.

The first one we visited this season was in nearby Durham, MO.

Pretty small, but just perfect for a Sunday afternoon with friends.

And even though I tried to avoid it, I celebrated another birthday this fall.

We had dinner at the old Missouri Pizza Company in Canton - now called Primos.

It was very nostalgic being back there…definitely brought back lots of great college memories.

Afterwards Brian had to leave to teach his class, so I took the kids on campus for some fall photos.

They weren't huge fans of the forced photography, but I think they humored me for my birthday. :)