Tuesday, October 7, 2014

One Day Getaway

We used to be so good about trying to get down to U of I at least once a year to visit our old stomping grounds. I guess having three kids makes that tradition a hard one to keep up with! This year, however, we finally got the chance to head down there for a day and it was such a wonderful overnight getaway.

all ready to head to Champaign-Urbana
 having fun at the (freezing) tailgate
 Caleb's first Illini game
 enjoying the game despite the cold
 watching movies in the back of the car (too cold for tailgating)
 a nighttime stroll around campus
 a visit to the Alma Mater
 future Illini???
 We love U of I!!!
 Illini kids
 on the quad
 college sweethearts
 
 apple picking
 first visit to an orchard
 picking a winner
 fun with Grandpa and Grandma
 we love Curtis Orchard
 off to the pumpkin patch
 found one
 all smiles

It was so sweet to share this weekend with our kiddos. Caleb was especially interested in knowing all about what life is like on a college campus and had tons of questions. He is now fully sold on becoming an Illini one day like Daddy and Mommy. We are thrilled, but will most definitely need to start playing the lottery!!!

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