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.