May 7, 2019
Happy 8th birthday to this funny, witty, intelligent, silly, absolutely pleasure of our lives.
Happy 8th birthday to this funny, witty, intelligent, silly, absolutely pleasure of our lives.
May 9, 2019
Lots of fun at the premier of Detective Pikachu!
Lots of fun at the premier of Detective Pikachu!
May 11, 2019
She had a fantastic time at her birthday party. It was at Ninja Zone, and consisted of a TON of obstacles, tag, Red Rover, then her wonderful cake, a pinata, and more Ninja fun. What a blast!
She had a fantastic time at her birthday party. It was at Ninja Zone, and consisted of a TON of obstacles, tag, Red Rover, then her wonderful cake, a pinata, and more Ninja fun. What a blast!
After her party, we headed back home to start another Dancing Freddy 24 hour challenge. This time, a 24 hour tent challenge!
May 12, 2019
24 hour tent challenge complete! You can view it here.
At 10:58 pm, a fourth baby tooth was lost!
24 hour tent challenge complete! You can view it here.
At 10:58 pm, a fourth baby tooth was lost!
May 14, 2019
Lizzy and class' two Public Service Announcements were published by the City of Fishers today!
PSA 1 (she's at 1:40)
PSA 2 (she's at :39)
May 16, 2019
A beautiful day for Field Day!
Lizzy and class' two Public Service Announcements were published by the City of Fishers today!
PSA 1 (she's at 1:40)
PSA 2 (she's at :39)
May 16, 2019
A beautiful day for Field Day!
May 17, 2019
The mayor returned to the classroom today, to present the students with real street signs that they had designed earlier this year!
The mayor returned to the classroom today, to present the students with real street signs that they had designed earlier this year!
May 18, 2019
May 19. 2019
Eight years of birthday photos with Ed and the tree planted when she was born.
Eight years of birthday photos with Ed and the tree planted when she was born.
May 21, 2019
WRTV6 did a story on the Ghost Bike initiative. She appears in this news story several times!
https://www.theindychannel.com/news/working-for-you/students-lead-bicycle-safety-awareness-effort-in-fishers
May 23, 2019
Leader of the pack at the Party in the Park.
WRTV6 did a story on the Ghost Bike initiative. She appears in this news story several times!
https://www.theindychannel.com/news/working-for-you/students-lead-bicycle-safety-awareness-effort-in-fishers
May 23, 2019
Leader of the pack at the Party in the Park.
May 24, 2019
Last day of second grade. We are so grateful for Mr. Baldock this year. He was an incredible teacher!
Last day of second grade. We are so grateful for Mr. Baldock this year. He was an incredible teacher!
May 25, 2019
Start of summer tradition. The annual Memorial Day weekend pool party!
Start of summer tradition. The annual Memorial Day weekend pool party!
May 29, 2019
A pretty creative campfire scene!
A pretty creative campfire scene!
May 31, 2019
We headed to Lexington for our Paul McCartney weekend. We made it to Lexington around 7, and were greeted by this sign right across from our hotel.
We headed to Lexington for our Paul McCartney weekend. We made it to Lexington around 7, and were greeted by this sign right across from our hotel.
Once we got checked in at the Hilton, from which we could see the arena for the following night's show, we then headed to a yummy dinner. Then, we had some fun in the park and fountains before returning to the hotel for the night.
June 1, 2019
Today was the day! We followed up our hotel breakfast with an obligatory escalator ride.
Today was the day! We followed up our hotel breakfast with an obligatory escalator ride.
We had a morning field trip to a distillery, for something interesting to do for the morning. Liz was really interested, as they made it a really fun and educational tour. We got to taste the mash as it was distilled (tasting like sweet bread after 24 hours, to a super sour concoction at 72 hours!)
Then the tour guide let Liz help pull out some single barrel Rye, which she later enjoyed (kidding, kidding!)
After our tour, we grabbed some ice cream, then headed back to the hotel for some swimming time. After some afternoon down time, we went to the park across the street from our hotel and the arena, where they were playing Beatles songs.
Then onward to our dinner reservation. Look at this excited face!
The time had come! We headed into the arena and loaded up on merchandise. Liz was very decisive on which shirt she wanted to purchase - a black and white shirt of a modern concert image of Paul, with the tour dates on the back.
In our seats.
At 8:15, Paul came on stage.
While the concert was louder than she expected (which led to some hands over hears on some of the louder songs), and some irritation that people would stand, which in turn meant she had to stand on her seat which was unsteady, she enjoyed it. I am SO GLAD we took her to have this experience. SHE SAW PAUL MCCARTNEY!!!!!!!!!
One of my favorite parts was her singing along, perfectly, with I've Just Seen a Face. It was one of the happiest moments in this Mama's life.
One of my favorite parts was her singing along, perfectly, with I've Just Seen a Face. It was one of the happiest moments in this Mama's life.
June 4, 2019
June Jamboree, as is tradition!
June Jamboree, as is tradition!
June 7, 2019
My work hosted a wonderful Family Fun day. There was treats, ice cream, shave ice, dog talent shows, games, giveaways, and most importantly, face paint and balloon artists. Immediately, she went full Arya Stark, asking for battle wounds and Needle.
My work hosted a wonderful Family Fun day. There was treats, ice cream, shave ice, dog talent shows, games, giveaways, and most importantly, face paint and balloon artists. Immediately, she went full Arya Stark, asking for battle wounds and Needle.
June 10, 2019
Arya finally got her Needle!
Arya finally got her Needle!
We had dinner with Geoff and Alanna, and Liz made the cutest (and most accurate, with great attention to detail) Gacha of us all.
June 28, 2019
Liz decided she wanted to host a face painting booth at our upcoming neighborhood garage sale in July. She has begun to practice, on me of course!
Liz decided she wanted to host a face painting booth at our upcoming neighborhood garage sale in July. She has begun to practice, on me of course!
June 30, 2019
Today was a surprise birthday celebration for Gooy/Granny, who turned 75 a few days prior. We had so much fun celebrating with her! Liz and I created a beach themed box garden as our craft. We were happy with the finished product!
Today was a surprise birthday celebration for Gooy/Granny, who turned 75 a few days prior. We had so much fun celebrating with her! Liz and I created a beach themed box garden as our craft. We were happy with the finished product!
July 1, 2019
What a great day for a pool day! We rented a cabana at the Waterpark at the Monon Center, and set out for a day of fun. We spent probably 4 hours in the lazy river, and had a blast. While we were having some soft serve ice cream, her first top tooth came out!
What a great day for a pool day! We rented a cabana at the Waterpark at the Monon Center, and set out for a day of fun. We spent probably 4 hours in the lazy river, and had a blast. While we were having some soft serve ice cream, her first top tooth came out!
July 2, 2019
Face painting skill enhancement continues. This time, she did this without a reference image.
Face painting skill enhancement continues. This time, she did this without a reference image.
July 4, 2019
Her second top tooth came out, the second one this week!
Her second top tooth came out, the second one this week!
July 5, 2019
Lots of fun at Books and Brews today! She won Jenga with the strategic and decisive last move.
Lots of fun at Books and Brews today! She won Jenga with the strategic and decisive last move.
July 20, 2019
Dad is in Hawaii for business, so we decided to hit the "beach" ourselves. On one of the hottest days of the year, it was a lot of fun!
Dad is in Hawaii for business, so we decided to hit the "beach" ourselves. On one of the hottest days of the year, it was a lot of fun!
August 7, 2019
Back to school! After today, there are only nine "first days" remaining.
Back to school! After today, there are only nine "first days" remaining.
August 8, 2019
Third grade is going great. Most of her friends are in her class this year, and she's loving her chose seat at the head of the table.
Third grade is going great. Most of her friends are in her class this year, and she's loving her chose seat at the head of the table.
August 9, 2019
Hard at work!
Hard at work!
August 11, 2019
After a surprise birthday brunch for Dad, we spent the day on Geist with our friends. She spent HOURS on the Inflata-Bull, and had a wonderful time!
After a surprise birthday brunch for Dad, we spent the day on Geist with our friends. She spent HOURS on the Inflata-Bull, and had a wonderful time!
August 14, 2019
Third grade is delightful.
Third grade is delightful.
September 11, 2019
After 2 months of waiting, her Arya Stark cosplay costume arrived. Elated doesn't begin to describe her reaction.
After 2 months of waiting, her Arya Stark cosplay costume arrived. Elated doesn't begin to describe her reaction.
September 17, 2019
September 29, 2019
First home game of the season, in our new seats. They are in the first row of our new section, so no one in front of us, and plenty of space to put our belongings!
First home game of the season, in our new seats. They are in the first row of our new section, so no one in front of us, and plenty of space to put our belongings!
October 1, 2019
October 3, 2019
Fall Festival at school was fun as always. Many trips were taken through the petting area!
Fall Festival at school was fun as always. Many trips were taken through the petting area!
October 5, 2019
Haircut first thing in the morning, to get in character for her cosplay at the Renaissance Faire.
Haircut first thing in the morning, to get in character for her cosplay at the Renaissance Faire.
She absolutely loved being Arya Stark for a few hours, guarding our table during lunch, riding a pale horse, getting captured but then escaping from jail. We had a ton of fun with our friends, which even included a duel between Arya and Needle and our friend Michael and his turkey leg.
October 21, 2019
Lizzy returned to school only slightly impacted by jet lag, having gotten up Monday morning at 5:30 am. Amazing! She had a great first day back, choosing to tell her classmates about the Hedgehog Cafe over all other things that we experienced in Japan. She went to sleep around 8:30 pm, and awoke on normal time Tuesday morning, having conquered jet lag in 2 days.
October 26, 2019
I had a makeup artist come to the house for my Halloween costume this year, and after she was done, Lizzy had asked her if she would paint her as the Slit Mouth Woman. She did not disappoint!
Lizzy returned to school only slightly impacted by jet lag, having gotten up Monday morning at 5:30 am. Amazing! She had a great first day back, choosing to tell her classmates about the Hedgehog Cafe over all other things that we experienced in Japan. She went to sleep around 8:30 pm, and awoke on normal time Tuesday morning, having conquered jet lag in 2 days.
October 26, 2019
I had a makeup artist come to the house for my Halloween costume this year, and after she was done, Lizzy had asked her if she would paint her as the Slit Mouth Woman. She did not disappoint!
October 31, 2019
Winter had come indeed, and Arya had a very cold (and quick) Trick-or-Treat in Jon Snow's cloak.
Winter had come indeed, and Arya had a very cold (and quick) Trick-or-Treat in Jon Snow's cloak.
November 3, 2019
Silly girl, on the floor with Winsty.
Silly girl, on the floor with Winsty.
November 4, 2019
Liz did not approve of her first round of school photos, and wanted retakes. They arrived home today, and she was much happier with the result.
Liz did not approve of her first round of school photos, and wanted retakes. They arrived home today, and she was much happier with the result.
November 8, 2019
Today was the 3rd grade Veteran's Day performance. She had been so excited to perform, especially for Gay and Ed!
Today was the 3rd grade Veteran's Day performance. She had been so excited to perform, especially for Gay and Ed!
November 17, 2019
She had gotten to pick one Colts game this year to bring a friend to, so she chose her friend Luke. It was a fun day, and the Colts won!
She had gotten to pick one Colts game this year to bring a friend to, so she chose her friend Luke. It was a fun day, and the Colts won!
November 18, 2019
The last few weeks, the school had been doing a fund raiser. If the school hit a $30,000 goal, then the Principal would get slimed. Not only did he get slimed, but the top fund raiser in each grade got to dump a cup of slime on his head. Guess who was the top third grader! She said she was so surprised when her name was called.
The last few weeks, the school had been doing a fund raiser. If the school hit a $30,000 goal, then the Principal would get slimed. Not only did he get slimed, but the top fund raiser in each grade got to dump a cup of slime on his head. Guess who was the top third grader! She said she was so surprised when her name was called.
December 21, 2019
A fine snowman, Lizzy and Ed!
A fine snowman, Lizzy and Ed!
She then wanted to recreate the Help! album cover. At least 2 letters.
December 22 - 30, 2019
Christmas Cruisin'
December 31, 2019
A fine New Year's Eve is a great reason for Lizzy's first visit to St. Elmo's Steakhouse.
Christmas Cruisin'
December 31, 2019
A fine New Year's Eve is a great reason for Lizzy's first visit to St. Elmo's Steakhouse.
January 5, 2020
With the pig.
With the pig.
January 12, 2020
Just chillin'
Just chillin'
February 4, 2020
Lizzy had been practicing for months for her audition for the talent show. We found out the following day - she got selected!
Lizzy had been practicing for months for her audition for the talent show. We found out the following day - she got selected!
February 6, 2020
My boss invited me to bring Lizzy to a team axe throwing event downtown. She wanted to go, of course, as Arya. She loved it, and even managed to get the axe into the board!
My boss invited me to bring Lizzy to a team axe throwing event downtown. She wanted to go, of course, as Arya. She loved it, and even managed to get the axe into the board!
February 12, 2020
Math and Science Night, one of her favorite nights of the year!
Math and Science Night, one of her favorite nights of the year!
We came home to several inches of snow, so decided to build an impromptu snowman in the dark.
February 27, 2019
The Talent Show, at long last. She had been practicing for months, and her big night had finally arrived. She sang I've Just Seen A Face, so confidently and pitch perfect. She was very proud, and we were all proud of her! Wonderful performance, Lizzy.
The Talent Show, at long last. She had been practicing for months, and her big night had finally arrived. She sang I've Just Seen A Face, so confidently and pitch perfect. She was very proud, and we were all proud of her! Wonderful performance, Lizzy.
March 3, 2020
March 9, 2020
Her poster for the student council election. While she didn't win (her friend Luke won the vote), she was proud of her speech and got many votes. Well done!
Her poster for the student council election. While she didn't win (her friend Luke won the vote), she was proud of her speech and got many votes. Well done!
April 9, 2020
April 12, 2020
Happy Easter! Gay had arranged for the Kona Ice truck to swing by for a surprise Easter treat. While it was chilly, it was wonderful and fun regardless.
Happy Easter! Gay had arranged for the Kona Ice truck to swing by for a surprise Easter treat. While it was chilly, it was wonderful and fun regardless.
April 16, 2020
What a perfect day to fly a kite.
What a perfect day to fly a kite.
April 23, 2020
A fun cookie decorating kit. Great fun!
A fun cookie decorating kit. Great fun!
May 6, 2020
She wanted a final photo on her last day of being 8. Edited by her.
She wanted a final photo on her last day of being 8. Edited by her.