Free Fall Fair

This week we had our county's "Free Fall Fair". It was SO MUCH FUN this year with the boys. I think we had more fun watching Krue's excitement than anything. He would skip and sing the entire walk to the fair and stop and stare at all of the big kid rides in amazement. He went on every single little kid ride with no fear at all,and I even took him on the really fast ferris wheel... which happened to be his favorite ride of all this year (next to the roller coaster of course.) Next year "Mr. Adventure" will have to try some of the bigger rides. He sure seems like he can handle it! Kiefer loved the fair this year, too. He really wanted to go on all of the rides with Krue, but couldn't because of his size. He was really good at the fish game and won himself a fish legitimately. Papa Sam and Grandma Beth went to the fair with us, which the boys loved. Papa Sam even went on the roller coaster with Krue! Here are some of the highlights from the fair:

Lighthouse Pictures from Nova Scotia

My camera battery died the last day we were in Nova Scotia. This happened to be the most scenic day! Jason and Cindy took us to a place called Peggy's Cove. It was BEAUTIFUL! There is a lighthouse there that you will probably recognize in these pictures. Jason and Cindy said that whenever Nova Scotia is portrayed in calendars and postcards, the lighthouse is usually what they will use. It is breathtaking... and so peaceful. People were out sitting, reading, and having picnics on these really cool, smooth rocks enjoying the unbelievable view of ocean. (Thanks for sending me these pictures, Shannon and Cindy!)

A Day of Play

Our family hasn't had a weekend when we just stayed home in... I don't know how long! This was the weekend, and we couldn't have picked more gorgeous weather. The boys had a blast playing outside all morning and Lee and I have just been relaxing. It has been wonderful!

Krue is getting really good at his scooter.

Of course, Kiefer has to try it. Nice work!

Dudley spent his morning relaxing, too!

The Bluffton Street Fair... An Attempt

My mom and I attempted to take the boys to The Bluffton Street Fair last Tuesday. Little did we know the rides did not open until after the opening parade later that night. So, the only thing we could do was get some fair food (darn!) We still have the Auburn Fair to look forward to next week.

Krue can't wait to go on "The Big Ferris Wheel". Kiefer just wants to get out of his stroller and run!

Krue sitting on the courthouse steps.

Taking a look at the clock tower and enjoying some ice cream!

Fishing with Papa Sam

I took these pictures a couple of weekends ago. I had to run and grab my camera to capture this special moment with Krue, Papa Sam, and cousin Logan. Sam loves to fish and bought Krue his very own fishing pole for his 3rd birthday. Krue loves to go fishing with his Papa Sam... he especially likes to wind it up!

Trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia

Lee and I took a four day trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia to see some of our really great friends from chiropractic school. Jason and Cindy have visited us several times, and it was our turn to visit them and see where they live. My wonderful parents agreed to watch the boys (how nice of them!!) and my sweet sister-in-law, Brandi, watched the boys one day that my parents could not (thank you, thank you!!). Lee and I are truly blessed to have a family that will do this for us when we need a little "getaway trip".

In the plane, on our way to the Detroit airport, we actually sat beside two girls Lee and I graduated with from high school!! They were Jessica Yake and Summer Becker (not sure what their last names are now). We couldn't believe this coincidence and it was so much fun catching up with them!

Once we arrived in Halifax, Cindy and her adorable 8 month old son, David, greeted us with a warm welcome and drove us into the city to grab a bite to eat. She gave us a small walking tour through the college-town streets and beautiful park. (I had to make the pictures small because there were so many. You can click on them to get a better view.)



She then drove us to Jason and her chiropractic clinic and gave us a tour of their very nice building and practice. Here is a picture of their office building.

We then drove to their cute town house and met up with another chiropractic friend, Cody, and his fiance Shannon. Cody and Shannon stayed with Jason and Cindy the entire time we were visiting. We got to know them very well. We also hung out with another Palmer grad, and fellow chiropractor in Jason and Cindy's office, Karen. She went to Palmer many years past the time Lee was in school so we had never met her before. She was great. We all had so much fun! Here are some pictures of our first night in town.

The best hosts in the entire world...

The entire group eating a delicious meal of of salmon and veggies. Yum!

Cody, Jason, Shannon, Karen, Cindy, Me, Lee

This is Jason and Cindy's view off of their balcony in the back of their town house. They have a great view of the bay.

Here is little David. I'm not kidding, he is the best behaved baby I have ever seen. He is so happy, laid back, and healthy. Lee and I brought him a couple of outfits. The one he is wearing is a Notre Dame shirt and shorts (couldn't find an IU outfit.)

On the second day we all went down to the harbor and walked around. We took a tour on a land/water vehicle and learned so much about Halifax. It is such a historic and beautiful place.

Later that evening we had dinner at a Greek restaurant. This was such a good meal!

We topped off the night by going to a pub called "The Lower Deck" and heard two unbelievable groups perform.

Cindy's sister, Gayle, and her husband, Steve, live right next door to Cindy and Jason. It is too cute! Cindy and Gayle even look alike which makes it even cuter. They both have kids so it is very convenient for them to have someone right next door to help out. Steve and Gayle met up with all of us at The Lower Deck...

A picture of us girls with a guy in a kilt at the bar.

On the third day it rained, so we did some fun indoor stuff. Jason and Cindy took us go-carting and indoor (glow-in-the-dark) putt-putting.

That evening we went back to The Lower Deck to hear one of the groups again... and then we went to Jason and Cindy's for a wonderful lobster dinner. Here is Jason preparing the lobster...

My camera died at this point in the trip. The remainder of the pictures are being sent to me.

More to come...