Fishers Freedom Festival.

We went to the Fishers Freedom Festival despite the bad weather. Ella was very ready to go and wanted to dress herself -- so here she is in her vest coat - and only her vest coat. We did have to intervene and make her wear some pants.

Ethan was a little scared yet intrigued of the Chick-fa-la Cow. Ella wanted nothing to do with it.
Ethan off with bag go winnings. He had a lot of fun in the kids tent. He went fishing, golfing... and of course won all kids of wonderful prizes.Ella girl with her one prize -- she just sat back most the time and enjoyed the large crowd.

Bike Riding

A few weeks ago we bought 2 bike seats, set them up, and starting riding again. Ethan loves to ride on the back of Blake's bike. Ella is still a little small - she bounces around alot but she likes it as long as we stay away from the bumps.

I of course could not get a picture of Ella on her bike since she was riding behind me. But at least I got a picture of her in her way to big helmet and cute little face. Notice her necklace. She is very into jewlery these days thanks to her friend Kenzie.

FOR SALE

So after much sweat, tears, and prayer we have decided to put our house for sale. We moved in about 2 years ago. Before we moved in we completely remodeled the home. The house has all new flooring, doors, wood trim, kitchen cabinets and appliances, master bath completely remodeled, paint inside and out, gutters, garage door, furnace, and water heater. It will be very sad to leave a home we love so much but we feel the Lord is moving us on. Please let me know if you or anyone you know may have interest in our home. It lies on 2.6 beautiful wooded acres. Here is the front of the house.This is a view of the front yard from the front door.A view of the back yard.

This is a picture of the Great Room. It has a functional fireplace. Behind where the picture is taken is an additional 10 feet or so that we made into an office. Another picture of the Great Room. It is overlooking the back yard.

Here is our kitchen. The kitchen and dining room are connected and overlook the front yard.Here is the master bath.

Master Bedroom.

Bedroom #2. It actually is bigger than these pictures indicate.

Bedroom #3.

And bathroom #2.

Happy Fathers Day

This blog entry is a special shout out to the 4 most amazing and influential fathers that God has placed in my life. I was able to spend Father's day with 3 of them. We went to my parents house for swiming and dinner. Of course Blake is one of them. He is such a wonderful father. I never imagined he would develop into such a loving, strong, and dilligent father. He is such a hard worker and does an amazing job at loving us and providing for us. Bill Andrews is another amazing father. This is Blake's dad. He was not with us on Father's Day since he lives in Florida but this is a picture of him eating our Christmas Eve cookies. Blake would not be the man he is today with out the influnce of his Father. Thank you so much Bill for training him in Gods love. You have a wonderful son.
This is my papa (my mom's dad). He is the ultimate example of love and devotion. Not only did he raise 2 daughters, 2 grandaughters, he is now involved in my childrens lives. My kids call him the BIG papa. Which is very funny because he is all of 5 foot 7 inches. His devotion started early when he fought in WWII. Papa I love you and admire you.

And of course last but not least is my dad. Sorry not a real good picture. My dad is every bit of love and tinderness mixed with sterness and decipline. Without his strong work ethic, loving hands, and encouragement I would be a compleatly different person. I honestly think I have the best dad you could ask for. He is also very very involved in my children's lives and if they could type -- they would say "Papa - I love you - thanks for all the time you have invested in our lives."
So that is my shout out to the 4 most amazing and influencial fathers in my life. HAPPY FATHERS DAY. I LOVE YOU ALL

Life Group Camping Adventure!

We went camping this weekend with our life group. We left Ella with my parents and took Ethan. Ethan loved camping. We only camped for one night but we did have some brave campers stay the whole weekend. When Ethan woke up from his nap on Friday, he immediately wanted to get packed up and in the car to get camping. As you can tell we all had a great time. I think this first picture of Ethan is great because it shows his utter joy and excitement. Here is our tent. Thanks Chris for letting us borrow your tent.
Ethan running from one campsite to the other.

Here is proof that I went camping.
Ethan, Jessica, and Julia admiring the crickets they used to go fishing. Who new crickets could be such entertainment.

And of course the food. Joe was a fabulous cook we had steak, potatoes, and corn for dinner and for breakfast we had pancakes, bacon, eggs, and sausage. WOW - thanks Joe.

Pop came to visit

Big boys like their toys also. So Pop (Blake's dad) came to visit from Florida and of course he had to check out his tractor. Funny how they all like their toys, big and small. Here is Pop reading a book to the kids. We were sad to see him leave. Thanks for visiting us Pop.

My little princess

So Ella is sick with a summer cold -- She gave it to me and now I have bronchitis. Not fun at all. But she sure looks cute all cuddled up with her favorite blankie, pillow, and sippy cup. And yes even though she is 17 months now, she still plays with her feet a lot and still puts everything in her mouth (maybe that is why she got this cold). Here is just rubbing her blankie on her face and watching "Blues Clues" her favorite show.

And look at those pretty eyes.

Crazy Hair

I thought it was funny -- the other day both the kids woke up from their naps with crazy hair. I first took a picture of Ella to prove to the world that she does indeed have hair. And then Ethan's hair was just play nuts, including the expression on his face.

Summer is almost here!!!!

These pictures were actually taken about a week and a half ago but I have not been on here to post. We finally pulled the pool out and let the kids splash around. The water was really cold so we learned to fill the pool up at nap time to let the sun warm the water up. Don't you just love little kid bodies?

And of course Ella had to get loving from her Papa. It is so cute -- she loves her Papa SO much.

Oh and as news to report. ETHAN IS POTTY TRAINED!!! We did it.

4 Year Anniversary

Well, Yesterday was our 4 year anniversary. On the surface it looks like not much has changed. But alot sure has happened in our family in these 4 short years. The first picture was taken last night after we got back from our dinner date. The second picture was taken 4 years ago on our honeymoon - of to be carefree again. As you can see my warderobe has not changed much -- does that mean I am really out of style?