Tailgating in October!

Darbi and her family came to Bloomington
to see the IU football team take on the fighting
Illini. Darbi's dad and stepmom flew in from Arizona,
her sister, brother-in-law, and niece were there, too!
Great to see the Strahle family and spend a chilly
day outside with them :)

To take a break from the cold, we caught the
open basketball practice in Assembly Hall.















Darbi's niece stole my camera and went on a
photo shooting spree!

Here's model, Kristen:



















Sydney's portrait of Darbi



















One of many she took of me.



















Sydney and I! She never took any photos of
Kevin or Chad, her parents, grandparents, etc!














Night games in October... can be COLD!





























In the stands!














Chad and Kristen














Chad just LOVED ruining the photos.

IU Football

A few weekends ago, Kevin and I went to the IU football
game against Wisconsin.... It was pretty cold, and the game
wasn't even close, but it was pretty fun! It was even better
because Kevin won the tickets because we didn't have to pay :)

Tailgating for IU vs. BSU

On Saturday the 20th of September, we gathered our family
and friends together for the now 2nd annual tailgating festivities
for the Indiana/Ball State Football game (BOTH of Melanie's schools).

For the later game, we made sure we had lots of food, drinks, and fun!

Even Kylie dropped by!



















Lisa, Justin, & Darbi














Mel & Matt














Mel & Darbi














Lisa is the WORST beer drinker EVER..



















Steve & Chad -Chowing Down














Matt is the Walrus?



















Matt & Kristyn














Grillmaster Kevin














Kevin and Melanie!



















Heather joined us for a quick PBR ;)



















Chad...



















Cousin Kevin and his girlfriend Nancy, Justin and Darbi -
Watching our "neighbors" have an egg toss?














Family photo














Lisa was tuckered out from the weekend fun.














So was Chad














The Flyer I made for the event :)