Halloween 2008

So yes, I have taken a long break from blogging. I became addicted to the Twilight books, and that is all I did in my free time. But now that book 4 is finished, I am back.

Halloween was fun this year. We went with Derrik (Adam's best friend), Jaime, and their little girl, Kya. It was actually warm this year. Abbie went as a kitty cat. She usually goes as a princess, but every year she has to cover up her outfit with a jacket. So this year, I was thinking I was ahead of the game, and a black jacket was part of her outfit-and then, of course, it was warm out. Aidan was a lizard dragon. Once again, a very warm outfit. Sorry Aidan for making you melt. But you sure looked adorable!

Abbie goes to Preschool

I decided to put Abbie in preschool. She started Grace Readiness, and loves it. She attends Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons. I am hoping to get her socially ready for kindergarten next fall. She is a very shy little girl-well, in the beginning. At home she never stops talking. But she really enjoys it and it gives me and Aidan some quality alone time together. Which I believe he needs.

Aidan and Kya

Adam's best friend, Derrick, has a little girl named Kya. She is 3 months younger than Aidan. Kya and Aidan love each other, so Jaime (Kya's mom) and I say. They play so well together, and that is amazing for 1 1/2 year olds. Kya loves to kiss Aidan. They are just so funny to watch.

lia sophia

I attended a meeting in Chicago this weekend for lia sophia. It was amazing. We went up Friday night and had dinner at Maggiano's. Fabulous food-plus open bar. lia sophia is excellent at taking care of their people. Meeting was called "Power of 3," which involves selling, booking, and recruiting. It completely got me back on track and I am so excited about the months ahead. So if anyone would like to have a show, let me know. I have set really high goals for myself and am striving to achieve them. lia sophia is an amazing company and I am truely blessed to have found them.

purdue vs oregon

Adam, Joe, Betsy, and I went to the Purdue vs. Oregon game. They were predicting severe storms; but thankfully we had dry weather. Very humid and sticky, but dry. It was a great game, very exciting. We were up the entire game until the end. The game ended up going to 2 overtimes, and in the end we were defeated. But we put up a good fight to the #16 ranked Ducks. Oh, and the funniest thing was on the big screen they had Duck Hunt-remember the Nintendo game. Very funy!

prophetstown state park

Saturday I took Abbie and Aidan to Prophetstown. It is a state park about 5 miles from our house. We had a wonderful time. First we went to the farm and then to the huge playground. And we were the only ones at the playground! If anyone is ever in Battle Ground, Indiana, I would highly recommend coming to Prophetstown. It is so relaxing and fun for the little ones.

a normal wednesday

Abbie and Aidan waiting for gymnastics to begin

As long as he is eating, Aidan will actually sit down

Abbie climbing the rope

Walking very carefully on the balance beam

Running around at sissy's gymnastics wears Aidan out

On the way home, Abbie has learned to use the camera, and likes her shoes

Wednesdays are spent with Abbie's gymnastics. She is in the advanced preschool at Lafayette Area Gymnastics. Right now she is working on her bridge then kicking her feet over, and cartwheels. She is advancing rather well in her class, and enjoys doing it. Aidan on the other hand, becomes a crazy man the second we step into the gym. He senses that mommy needs him to sit down and be good, and is determined to do the opposite of what mommy wants him to do. I bring a complete stash of snacks with me to interest him, from teddy grahams to a snack mix, and when I become really desperate I bring out the m&m's. Aren't I a great mother, giving my son chocolate right before lunch-but if you were there, you would understand! Gymnastics last an hour, and it is a very long hour for Aidan and me. But finally when the clock strikes 11, we are out of there, and mommy is in control again. We usually run a few errands and stop for lunch and then home for nap time. Aidan takes a 3 hour nap, which is just enough time for mommy to recuperate and recharge. You never know what the rest of the day is going to bring.

aidan is 20 months old

Aidan Joseph will be 20 months old on Wednesday. I get sad just thinking about how the time has flown by. I still consider him a baby, but he is definitely grown into a sweet little boy. His interests right now are tractors and planes in the sky. And he loves his blankie, especially the tag. We are truely blessed to have him in our lives. I cannot amagine life without him.

update on house

Adam starting roofing our house this weekend. By the end of this week we should have the windows in, and then the stairs. I can't hardly wait. I try to be involved in the house project, but it is hard with Aidan who likes to climb up ladders and hang out windows. A little dangerous.

calvary baptist-community bbq

Yesterday was our church's community bbq. It was a beautiful, sunny day. The bbq was from 3-6, so Aidan was able to take a nap after church and be well rested for the party. The kids participated in pony rides, moonwalks, face painting, a fire truck ride, and a hayride. We ate plenty of excellent food and goodies, and ended the day watching 1000 Generations play. Adam even commented that this was the first time we all had a great time at a function, and we did not have to leave early. It does help when the children become a little older.

a day in the sun!

It was a perfect, summer day today. We spent most of the day outside playing in the pool, while Aidan sprayed Abbie and I with the hose. Spent time on the swing set and riding bicycles. Great day spent together!