Fall Festival 2008

My dear friend Melanie and I started the tradition of "Fall Festival" while seniors at Iowa State. Darin and I visited Melanie and Karl last weekend. We couldn't pass up the opportunity to turn Saturday afternoon into Fall Festival! (To the delight of our husbands!?).

Milwaukee has so many beautiful parks along Lake Michigan--it was the perfect fall setting. Thanks for the hospitality Melanie & Karl!

Fall Festivities

No fall is complete without a hayride! (Well, make that a hayrack ride:-). We didn't have any hay, but we made the most of the beautiful day and loaded lawnchairs onto the hayrack. The festive ride was followed by a yummy dinner and a bonfire! Thanks to Becky and Dave for hosting us!!

Homecoming Dance:-)

Nate took his girlfriend, Carly, to the homecoming dance on Saturday night. It brought back lots of memories to see all the girls primping and all the boys feeling annoyed and uncomfortable!

Boone High Football

It was fun to be in Iowa for the Boone High Football Game. Nathan's a senior starter on the offensive line. Here's the Erb Cheering section (Mom & Dad, Grandma & Grandpa Erb, Laura and I:-)

Mom & Dad show off their Boone Football Sweatshirts! The back has Nate's name and football number--so cute!

We caught Nate after the game for a quick picture. (And I do mean quick--those football boys are STINKY!). He played a great game and the team was victorious and continue their undefeated conference streak!

Hail to the Victors

We're officially considered Michigan fareweather fans! We went to the Michigan vs. Wisconsin game, stayed long enough to take this pictures, and then left after halftime in disgust (-7 yards passing....really!?). The joke was on us as the Wolverines came back to win the game. Oh well--there's always next time:-)

Cheerleading 101

Kate, Amber and I weren't cheerleaders in high school, but we sure fooled everyone on Saturday! The 3-Day Walk cheer stations are so much fun. Amber brought the supply of candy for the three of us to hand out. It's such a fun and rewarding way to spend a Saturday morning!


This was our cheerleading neighbor. The "Ta Ta Man" was hilarious! We want Frankie to join us in a similar costume next year!:-)

We were so happy to cheer on the Neumeyer Knockers team. Amber's Aunt and Cousin were walking in honor of her Mother, Karen Neumeyer.

Girls' Night Out

Our book club needed a break from all of the deep discussions typical of our book club meetings (that's what we told our husbands anyway:-). We headed out in Royal Oak for a yummy dinner and some post-dinner festivities--including dancing of course!