Thursday, October 21, 2010

FOMO

I have FOMO (Fear of Missing Out Disorder). It’s a self diagnosed (and self created) disorder which results in me having to attend any and all social events that I’m invited to (or invite myself to…JK…sorta). It also makes me pretty much neglect anything that doesn't fall into the "fun" category (ya know, cleaning, laundry, my job).

So basically thats an explanation of why I have 5000 pictures to blog, why I haven't blogged, why Benson is playing on the dirty kitchen floor and why I have yet to get dressed today. It's fine.

Homecoming 2010 was the best by far. We started 7 and 0 for the first time since '66 and were ranked 7th by the BCS on Sunday, highest ever ranking for MSU. A little 5 Guys, a little parade and a few friends. Love.

Benson's favorite activity of all time? Swinging. Luckily for him we head to the park with our neighbors several times a week.



We had a little Halloween FHE that was seriously so fun. We did a little cupcake frosting, pumpkin carving, and made the kids pile up on the chair for a picture. Brandon carved our Spartan pumpkin and finished it off with a green glowstick. Go State!

A game day par-tay! Benson is representing!

The Cider Mill, one of our Michigan faves. Best Honeycrisp Apples. Ever. Period.

A little girls night out. I love these girls, for reals.

Benson has a few girlfriends in the neighborhood that he chills with for time to time. They're pretty cute, huh?

What do you do when you don't have Cafe Rio? Make it yourself! It was Skyler's Birthday so it was a great excuse to have yet another party!

We threw a little shower for our friend Elisa and I made these cupcakes. I wanted them to be cute, but seriously, WAY too much frosting.

And in Benson news, he has teeth! 2 little bottom ones came in this month. Oh, and he learned to army crawl... straight out the back door, nose first, onto the concrete at that.

4 comments:

Marianne & Clayton said...

I am so glad there is now a name for the disorder that afflicts so many woman out there. Seriously, I am slowly learning to say "Maybe". It's a big step for me.

Love, love, love the pictures! That one of Benson at the parade needs to be blown up bigger than your tv. So cute!

Celeste said...

Love it! Looks like you are living it up! You need to come teach the ladies here in Utah how to catch this disease. Ladies around here refuse to leave their houses! I just go out and have fun with myself and the kiddos. Benson is just a little cutie! I hope you guys make it out for Thanksgiving so I can see you.

Taylor Mcpherson said...

Wow Mandy,
You are really talented, I am sold, and am now a Michigan State fan. Your little boy is so handsome. No wonder all the girls like him. Tell Brandon I say HI. Go Spartans! (This might be because my provo team that shall not be named, sucks.)

Sky and Laur said...

I love all your pictures. It is so fun to see them all. The pictures of Benson and his Girlfriends...I think it's hilarious. Love them, keep them coming!!