Wrapping up the mini-vaca AND a NEW hair-do

So on Friday we spent most of the day out at my parents house with my nieces. As you will see below they had a ton of fun with the slip-n-slide, water hose, and popsicles. This was Ali's 1st popsicle. I believe she liked it. The rest of the weekend was filled with visiting and relaxing.

My brothers girls...Dani, Izi, and Gabi

MMmmmmmm....good!

I just want to thank both sets of our parents for all the comforts and hospitality they provide while we are home. It is much appreciated. Thank you! We had a great time "away"!!!

Now to show off our new hair-do....it's finally long enough for pigtails! She looks adorable with these in and about 2 years older (in my opinion). Love them!!!!!



This is the smile I now get when I say, "Ali, smile".....great, hunh?!

Our mini vacation Part II

So on Thursday evening we headed to the County Fair. My dad is active on the swine committee and spends a great deal of time helping at the fair each year. I was a ten year 4-H member and just simply have a love for it. I really hope that Ali can be active in some way when she is old enough. We ate dinner with the entire family and then went about looking at animals.

On a side note here is Ali putting on Gr. Fifi's rings.....so pretty! and so brave of Gr. Fifi :) Ha
I think I can pet the pig too
OOOOOHHHHH, this cow is soft and furry
Well, you are neat but I'm not going to touch you....and quit eyeing my drink!!!

Our mini vacation Part I

We headed home this past Wednesday afternoon to stay in Wabash for the rest of the week. We opted to do many small things this summer instead of one single vacation. Thursday morning Daddy took off for a moutain bike ride and then we headed to the city pool to cool off. Ali LOVED it! They had a slide and she had Daddy take her down about seven times. The baby pool is perfect because it is only about knee deep for her.


Heading out the door on Wed., but had to post this cute pic of her dress.
Yeah, it's bright out here!!!
Wheeeee, again--again!!!
Look at those shades!
Two cool chics!
Lovin' the water
Here they come............
SPLASH!!!!

Our Sunday Outing

This past Sunday we headed to the IMA, Lilly House, and Gardens. We thought since my parents were in town it was a perfect day to do something we normally wouldn't venture out and see. I'm so glad that we did b/c it was gorgeous. The day in and of itself was kinda hot but the sights were great. The house is a gorgeous old mansion and the gardens were exquisite....I'm sure even more gorgeous in the spring when most things are blooming. Ali enjoyed running around and smelling the flowers. We didn't actually go through the IMA we just walked through the gift shop to cool off. Definitely an outing I encourage anybody to go do. Here are some pics..



Mommy and Ali looking at some Lily pads and that's Papa Tom in the background taking a break. I'm pretty sure he's giving Chris the peace sign!

Happy July 4th

Well we had a great weekend. I worked on Thursday night but was fortunate enough to get canceled on Friday night. We enjoyed a cookout with friends on Friday and Chris and I watched whatever fireworks we could see from our house. Saturday we headed to Conner Prairie for the Symphony and fireworks. My parents and brother and family came too! It was a gorgeous night outside and we had the best time. I was really worried about Ali and the fireworks b/c she HATES thunder but she just sat back, drank her milk, and enjoyed the show! Thank you Mom and Dad for taking us this year :) We love you!!!!!




Our sidewalk chalk masterpiece!!
"What do you mean I can't throw the chalk??"
We like to call this: sidewalk chalk face
Our little firecracker....thanks for the dress Gigi, it fits perfectly
Wrestlemania time with Daddy.....this passes the time well!