Fall Fun 2: The State Fair of Texas, 2014

The State Fair of Texas has become a Spofford Family thing. We try to attend all together, all (currently) 11 of us. That doesn't always happen because there's been a few years where I've been too pregnant to want to go. And this year was the biggest group and craziest time. All Austin wanted to do the whole time was ride some rides! He mentioned it about every 10 minutes as we spent hours doing everything else that everyone else wanted to do. He kept reminding us, but was great about being patient about it. No freaking out which I was very thankful for!

Nonnie & Gramps give some tickets to each grandkid which they can spend however they want--food, rides, or games. We found out late into the night that they aren't actually good for games (the ticket lady was wrong!), but Austin got to ride three rides, Graham rode one, both boys played The Duck Game and lots of yummy fair food was consumed. Lots of walking and I think we were there a lot longer than we expected (and missed the parade AND laser show!), but it was fun. I'm not sure we'll all keep going together because that's a large group to try to keep together and a lot of different plans/desires for how the time is spent. Which, given that we can't possibly get there until 4ish, makes the time very tight. Seth got free tickets from work, though, so that was really nice for our family. More money for food!

First stop: Fletcher's corn dogs!

Then there's the requisite Big Tex picture.
Go Dickies!! ;-)

He talks which the boys found creepy/crazy.

Nonnie bought each kid some Rock Candy. Great photos result!!

Both of my sons are hams! As is their Daddy. (eyeroll)

We stopped at the barn to watch ostriches race. Graham got antsy and then gave Seth a black eye! Accidentally, from bucking while being held, but that cut short our race watching.

Then we stopped at this farm re-creation thing. We got in 2 minutes before they closed!

Cotton Candy Sky!

I know this is supposed to be of my sons, but look at that hot husband!

Thumbs Up!

After Seth rode the first one with him, Austin rode two more alone.

Here's a short video of Austin riding the motorcycle ride: http://youtu.be/lAvpFDklP1M

(The zzz, zzz, zzz, zzz noise you hear is him pushing a button on the ride that was a noise effect.)

I think we covered all the vehicle types!

He, of course, chose the one most like McQueen!

Ferris Wheel at night.

The Duck Game had these giant ducks which only served as teasers! 

Each kid picked one of those up first.

Ninja Austin!

Fall Fun 1: The Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch

This year we went to the Flower Mound Pumpkin patch. it was cold and muddy as we had recently gotten lots of rain. I thought those two things along with the fact that it was still pretty early in the month would mean smaller crowds. No such luck. One thing I learned from this trip is that it's nearly impossible to get small people to actually look at the camera when there are hundreds of people milling around you. This made getting good pictures Very Difficult.

For Eric

my men

ridin' stuff that goes nowhere

Face Painting!

Austin chose the ghost.

We chose Graham's mustache.

Seems like a fun thing to do, even though we've never been here before.

I don't think he actually know anything about Angry Birds, but his cousins talk about them a lot, so they must be cool.

Going on a hayride!

See? Cannot focus on the camera.

It's hard to see, but in the background are The Cut-outs our boys would have loved, but they weren't in a location to actually get to. We just saw them from the ride.

Then they went for a "train ride." The seats were wet, so everyone had wet butts after this!

ha!

I. Just. Wanted. One. Picture. Of. Them. With. Pumpkins. This is the best I got. Happy Fall Y'all!

Momma & Daddy Vacation, 2014

Seth and I took a long weekend away from the boys which is something we try to do every year. We went to Fredericksburg, TX again and had a great time. Many thanks to Kim for watching the boys for us. I only took two pictures the whole time! Enjoy. lol

Cute Pic Post -- September 2014

September was a busy month. I was constantly working to not throw up (or was actually throwing up), school started back up as did BSF and dance class. We began potty training Graham over Labor Day weekend, but had to abandon it because I couldn't handle cleaning up the messes whilst trying to watch Austin and not throw up. Seriously, the first trimester gives me a full time job, just working on feeling well. Plus all of the drama going on with my parents, we were overwhelmed. Thankfully, I was able to capture some cuteness along the way!

those are swim trunks on his head

Texan Cheesehead Superman

Coonskin Superman

This is their favorite activity to do with raspberries...

Graham was sitting so darn cutely!

Austin made a "Real-Life Candyland" he said.

nothing sweeter than a sleeping picture...

What Where Who is the best is the best seat in the house?

Getting to be such a big boy!

Well, there went that tape. lol

Momma & Graham selfies!

These two are a constant-motion zoo, I tell you!

He was making funny faces,
and the camera caught this smile instead. 

sweet baby

I kicked them outside one afternoon and them to play and get dirty.

sweet babies...

Austin always wins for Craziest Hair, but Graham wanted his documented too.

I went to get some jewelry appraised and when the guy got up to clean some earrings for me, this was sitting in his chair. I thought "well, I'm surely in Texas!"

Trying on picture clothes, posing weird.

100% Case household

the Mellow Mushroom pizza "robot"
We went there after family pictures to celebrate that family pictures were over.

I made chocolate-dipped stuff for September's book club meeting because it was our 5 year anniversary! 

And Seth got me a couple dozen red roses for our wedding anniversary which was also that month!!