Missed Moments: Eckarts - Round 1

My employer provided a family outing for us to Eckart's Farm in Millstadt, IL. My co-workers all met in the evening for a bonfire. We took advantage of the afternoon to visit so that we could see the sights and still get home in time for Cole to get to bed (you know, seeing as how no-matter-what-he-wakes-up-at-5:30).

First stop, feeding the animals.  What a thrill!

Cole got to live out his cowboy dreams while riding this pony.

All that cowboy stuff makes a pardner tired...

We ended our adventure at the bonfire site snacking, relaxing, and visiting

There's no better end to a fall day.

Jill Heupel Photography - Mini Session October 2010

Our beloved photographer friend, Jill Heupel, offered mini-sessions this fall to celebrate 5 years of her amazing dedication to capturing and photographing moments for couples, families, babies, puppies, etc.
As always, she caught glimpses of Cole showing his personality, spunk, love, and vigor!
I can't narrow down my faves any further....and since I am able, I want to share her amazing work.

 

 

Pretty impressive for 20 minutes in the cold drizzle!
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Missed Moments: Birthday Preparations - Yo Gabba Gabba style!

Cole's birthday fell on a Friday this year. I thought this would be the perfect time to have a small birthday party for him with the family....not thinking about preparations for a party!
With the help of my buddy (and ordered pizzas and a low key family) we pulled it off.
Cole and I made his Yo Gabba Gabba cake for his party and cupcakes to take to his last day at Miss Dawn's the following day. It was a colorful and sugar-full evening!

Magic House (found photos)

Last year in the early spring, Cole and I took a trip to the Magic House. Here are some pics I found....

Don't miss us too much...

Tomorrow morning Cole and I board a flight headed for Tampa!  Derek and Opa got on the road this afternoon.  We wish them safe travels...and good conversation for a quick trip!

I laugh when I think about the age groups we will be in the company of...We will get a taste of 'college life' when we visit in with JayJay in Tampa.  Then she will take us on down to Ft. Myers to catch up with Opa & Derek at the 'community,'  where we will get to enjoy retirement (primary mode of transportation = golf cart, dinner time = 4:00pm)!

Don't worry, you won't have to miss us too much!  I've planned to deliver a blog-a-day-while-we're-away!  By the time we return I should have all of my missed moments caught up!

Let's hope the sunshine state can live up to her name this week!