field trip.

We took a whole school field trip to Ft. Riley at the beginning of October to spend the day with the soldiers we partner with before they were deployed. 

Sweet face on the bus...

Getting sworn in as honorary soldiers for the day...

After this station, we all got to put on night vision goggles and explore a completely dark room! It was pretty cool!

My lunch was less than awesome. (Although being heated would have helped...) Even more respect for soldiers.

barn sale.

One of my favorite weekends of the year! 

As much as I would love to go SHOP at the Barn Sale, it's way better on my wallet to go WORK at the Barn Sale! =) My friend, Beki, puts on the whole thing, so I've gone the last couple years and helped run her jewelry booth. 

This year I went down the night before and stayed with this sweet friend. Olive Garden, Target and hours spent talking is just what I needed! =) 

You've gotta love friends that ask you to bring your red duct tape so they can do some patching on their favorite luggage. #classy

 {Spending the day with some of my favorite people! #kansasbarnsale}

{It's been way too long since I got to hug this neck! (My organizers twin!)}

{My heart is happy. These girls are good for my soul.}

six.

Six years old. And still the BEST surprise ever! 

Making birthday cupcakes for school...

At recess. Gretchen's in the middle of that group hug somewhere. =)

family party.