May 7, 2018
Happy, happy seventh birthday to this exceptional girl.
Happy, happy seventh birthday to this exceptional girl.
Gay and Ed got her off the bus and, once I got home from work, she opened her presents and cards from lots of people that love her much!
May 10, 2018
I received this lovely sentiment from my sweet Lizzy.
I received this lovely sentiment from my sweet Lizzy.
May 11, 2018
The class got to go see Seussical today. There's Lizzy, right in the middle, being silly.
The class got to go see Seussical today. There's Lizzy, right in the middle, being silly.
May 12, 2018
BIRTHDAY PARTY DAY! Lizzy had chosen the Children's Museum as her party venue. We picked up her cake from the bakery, and headed down. Once we checked in and dropped our stuff off with the party host, we got to experience the new outdoor sports center. It was so much fun! We did the walking trail, golf, tennis, soccer, and climbed the big tree.
BIRTHDAY PARTY DAY! Lizzy had chosen the Children's Museum as her party venue. We picked up her cake from the bakery, and headed down. Once we checked in and dropped our stuff off with the party host, we got to experience the new outdoor sports center. It was so much fun! We did the walking trail, golf, tennis, soccer, and climbed the big tree.
Our party room opened up just with enough time for us to get set up before our guests arrived.
Once everyone arrived, it was party time! We did games, cake and presents, and were out of the party room within 45 minutes, as Lizzy wanted to play with her friends. And play they did...the party started at one, and there were still guests staying to play until nearly 5:00. It was a BIG day of celebration!
May 14, 2018
May 15, 2018
Field Trip day! We got to spend the day together, as I chaperoned her class trip to a local nature preserve. When we came home, she tried on the Bowser costume that Rachel had gotten her for her birthday. SHE LOVED IT!. She then proceeded to wear the cuffs to school the rest of the week.
Field Trip day! We got to spend the day together, as I chaperoned her class trip to a local nature preserve. When we came home, she tried on the Bowser costume that Rachel had gotten her for her birthday. SHE LOVED IT!. She then proceeded to wear the cuffs to school the rest of the week.
May 16, 2018
May 17, 2018
Lizzy's final birthday gift arrived today, a fun commissioned piece featuring her beloved Bowser stealing a very happy looking Princess Peach! She was very pleased with it.
Lizzy's final birthday gift arrived today, a fun commissioned piece featuring her beloved Bowser stealing a very happy looking Princess Peach! She was very pleased with it.
May 24, 2018
Party in the Park to celebrate the conclusion of the school year. Miss Stevens, her Kindergarten teacher, stopped over while we were chatting with Miss Butler. We couldn't pass up this photo opportunity!
Party in the Park to celebrate the conclusion of the school year. Miss Stevens, her Kindergarten teacher, stopped over while we were chatting with Miss Butler. We couldn't pass up this photo opportunity!
May 25, 2018
She did it! She completed first grade in style, with great grades, great feedback from all her teacher, and great behavior all year. She wanted to wear the same dress she had worn on the first day, so I had to do a comparison photo.
She did it! She completed first grade in style, with great grades, great feedback from all her teacher, and great behavior all year. She wanted to wear the same dress she had worn on the first day, so I had to do a comparison photo.
I volunteered a few hours in the afternoon in the classroom, to help Miss Butler moving her items to a new classroom while the class had their first grade party. Miss Butler had Lizzy and I stay after, as she wanted to thank us. While there, I took the chance to get some photos of Lizzy in her favorite spots from the year, in a now nearly empty classroom.
After we'd said goodbye to Miss Butler and the classroom, we went home to get changed and go to my co-worker's house for a Star Wars party ahead of seeing Solo.
May 26, 2018
Lizzy wanted to make very clear the answer to the question "Can I have some of your bacon?"
Lizzy wanted to make very clear the answer to the question "Can I have some of your bacon?"
We were delighted to attend Lizzy's second cousin Lucy's 3rd birthday party. It was a wild animal party, similar to what we'd experienced with Silly Safaris during our camping weekend, but much more intimate. The highlight was a python named Noodles. He was so cool!
May 31, 2018
Lizzy wanted poke for dinner, so we went to Main St. Poke and she got her normal bowl just as she likes it. Then a great plan was hatched to walk down to get some ice cream from Handel's, during which time on the walk we had to stop and do some chalk art.
Lizzy wanted poke for dinner, so we went to Main St. Poke and she got her normal bowl just as she likes it. Then a great plan was hatched to walk down to get some ice cream from Handel's, during which time on the walk we had to stop and do some chalk art.
June 1, 2018
June 6, 2018
Our annual June Jamboree tradition! Of course we did the fun houses about a dozen times, as some things never change.
Our annual June Jamboree tradition! Of course we did the fun houses about a dozen times, as some things never change.
June 7, 2018
Lizzy's first time out on Geist. She ABSOLUTELY LOVED boating, especially going fast and riding in wakes.
Lizzy's first time out on Geist. She ABSOLUTELY LOVED boating, especially going fast and riding in wakes.
June 14, 2018
Boating again. This girl LOVES the water. She had a magnificent time, and can't wait to go out again.
Boating again. This girl LOVES the water. She had a magnificent time, and can't wait to go out again.
June 17, 2018
Unfortunately Daddy was in Las Vegas for Father's Day, so we didn't get to see him other than a FaceTime chat. We did spend the day with Ed, and had to get a nice photo of him and Liz together.
Unfortunately Daddy was in Las Vegas for Father's Day, so we didn't get to see him other than a FaceTime chat. We did spend the day with Ed, and had to get a nice photo of him and Liz together.
July 7, 2018
We had a really fun time at a pool party, for which Lizzy prepared a fruit trifle. All I did was buy the ingredients, slice the fruit, and help her make the custard. Otherwise, she did it all! She was quite proud.
We had a really fun time at a pool party, for which Lizzy prepared a fruit trifle. All I did was buy the ingredients, slice the fruit, and help her make the custard. Otherwise, she did it all! She was quite proud.
July 14, 2018
You may notice in the photo above there appears to be a very loose bottom center tooth. After weeks of it being very mobile (at a dentist cleaning on July 13, the dentist declared it to be "Mobility 100"), it finally fell out shortly after 9:00 pm. She was somewhat distressed about it, and wouldn't let me get a photo of her gap. The best I could do was a photo of the tiny little baby tooth, and our note to the Tooth Fairy (Lizzy did NOT want to the fairy to take her tooth away.)
You may notice in the photo above there appears to be a very loose bottom center tooth. After weeks of it being very mobile (at a dentist cleaning on July 13, the dentist declared it to be "Mobility 100"), it finally fell out shortly after 9:00 pm. She was somewhat distressed about it, and wouldn't let me get a photo of her gap. The best I could do was a photo of the tiny little baby tooth, and our note to the Tooth Fairy (Lizzy did NOT want to the fairy to take her tooth away.)
July 16, 2018
It only took a day and a half, but she finally let me take a photo of her tooth hole.
It only took a day and a half, but she finally let me take a photo of her tooth hole.
July 21, 2018
Pre-vacation pedicure time. She requested seaweed be painted on her toenails.
Pre-vacation pedicure time. She requested seaweed be painted on her toenails.
August 11, 2018
Fun at our second cousin Stella's 5th birthday party. It was a wonderful carnival theme, complete with face painting!
Fun at our second cousin Stella's 5th birthday party. It was a wonderful carnival theme, complete with face painting!
August 12, 2018
We had a wonderful day celebrating Daddy's birthday, which included brunch, and then dinner at The Boiling with lots of Dad's friends. Lizzy was the only child there, but of course holds her own among a table of 12 adults! She loved the food and the friendship.
We had a wonderful day celebrating Daddy's birthday, which included brunch, and then dinner at The Boiling with lots of Dad's friends. Lizzy was the only child there, but of course holds her own among a table of 12 adults! She loved the food and the friendship.
August 14, 2018
Lizzy's goal at school is...
Lizzy's goal at school is...
August 21, 2018
She lost her second tooth at school, while eating an apple at lunch. The nurse sent it home in a tooth container necklace.
She lost her second tooth at school, while eating an apple at lunch. The nurse sent it home in a tooth container necklace.
August 22, 2018
School picture day. Looking good!
School picture day. Looking good!
August 26, 2018
The most beautiful photo of her class. Her arm is in the top left, with her index finger touching the black line on the cover of the book.
The most beautiful photo of her class. Her arm is in the top left, with her index finger touching the black line on the cover of the book.
August 28, 2018
Hibachi dinner fun.
Hibachi dinner fun.
September 1, 2018
A fun art and graffiti themed party for our friend Henry's 7th birthday. Art is serious business!
A fun art and graffiti themed party for our friend Henry's 7th birthday. Art is serious business!
September 3, 2018
We spent our Labor Day roaming the empty halls at Finish Line.
We spent our Labor Day roaming the empty halls at Finish Line.
September 9, 2018
We started the Colts regular season with brunch at Prime47. Lizzy said she enjoyed this more than going to Shapiro's, which is our normal tradition. Of course she did!
We started the Colts regular season with brunch at Prime47. Lizzy said she enjoyed this more than going to Shapiro's, which is our normal tradition. Of course she did!
Our friends met us at the restaurant to head over to the game with us.
Despite the Colts' loss, we had a fun time at the game regardless!
September 11, 2018
Busy reading in class.
Busy reading in class.
September 13, 2018
Second grade school photos have arrived! How beautiful.
Second grade school photos have arrived! How beautiful.
September 15, 2018
Fun birthday lunch to celebrate my and Ed’s birthdays!
Fun birthday lunch to celebrate my and Ed’s birthdays!
September 18, 2018
A few weeks ago, Lizzy’s class wrote a letter to the Mayor of Fishers to ask to put a sign up to draw attention to a Ghost Bike in front of her school where a cyclist was killed last summer. The news got wind of this, and wanted to report on the story. Two children were selected to be interviewed. Luke, the child who wrote the letter to the Mayor, and Lizzy, since she’s so confident and articulate. She was so excited to be interviewed on tv!
Here’s a video of her portions of the interview:
https://instagram.com/p/Bn4zuk9gfiF/
A few weeks ago, Lizzy’s class wrote a letter to the Mayor of Fishers to ask to put a sign up to draw attention to a Ghost Bike in front of her school where a cyclist was killed last summer. The news got wind of this, and wanted to report on the story. Two children were selected to be interviewed. Luke, the child who wrote the letter to the Mayor, and Lizzy, since she’s so confident and articulate. She was so excited to be interviewed on tv!
Here’s a video of her portions of the interview:
https://instagram.com/p/Bn4zuk9gfiF/
September 19, 2018
So much joy in her day at school.
So much joy in her day at school.
September 22, 2018
Just hangin' out.
Just hangin' out.
September 23, 2018
Wedding reception fun!
Wedding reception fun!
October 4, 2018
Dancing Freddy had lots of fun in Indiana's largest corn maze, making several new videos!
Dancing Freddy had lots of fun in Indiana's largest corn maze, making several new videos!
October 13, 2018
Dancing Freddy has begun a 24 hour bedroom challenge, during which the room can only be left for the purposes of bathroom needs. So far, so good!
Dancing Freddy has begun a 24 hour bedroom challenge, during which the room can only be left for the purposes of bathroom needs. So far, so good!
October 18, 2018
As with last Fall Break, Gay and Ed hosted some ponies at their house for Lizzy to enjoy for a couple of hours. Buddy made a return visit, and was joined this year by Lucy. She rode, led, fed, groomed, and played with them, and had a wonderful time!
As with last Fall Break, Gay and Ed hosted some ponies at their house for Lizzy to enjoy for a couple of hours. Buddy made a return visit, and was joined this year by Lucy. She rode, led, fed, groomed, and played with them, and had a wonderful time!
Last year and this year.
October 21, 2018
Running the 40 in the Colts Fan Zone. Zoom!
Running the 40 in the Colts Fan Zone. Zoom!
October 23, 2018
As a follow up to the letter the class sent to the Mayor about the ghost bike, Mayor Fadness came to visit all the second graders. Lizzy, of course, got to greet him and stand at the front with him. So proud of her composure and confidence!
As a follow up to the letter the class sent to the Mayor about the ghost bike, Mayor Fadness came to visit all the second graders. Lizzy, of course, got to greet him and stand at the front with him. So proud of her composure and confidence!
October 23, 2018
Lizzy's teacher snapped this photo of her beneath a canvas that hangs in the school hallway, from Kindergarten.
Lizzy's teacher snapped this photo of her beneath a canvas that hangs in the school hallway, from Kindergarten.
October 25, 2018
We went to an event locally, and she got a chance to ride a camel (which was clearly very enjoyable!) and the we spent about an hour with a small petting zoo, during which time we both completely fell in love with a tiny yak like creature. It's hair was as soft as a chinchilla! Additionally, we were delighted to learn that camels apparently are part rabbit ;o)
We went to an event locally, and she got a chance to ride a camel (which was clearly very enjoyable!) and the we spent about an hour with a small petting zoo, during which time we both completely fell in love with a tiny yak like creature. It's hair was as soft as a chinchilla! Additionally, we were delighted to learn that camels apparently are part rabbit ;o)
October 30, 2018
Extra creepy Jack O Lantern this year!
Extra creepy Jack O Lantern this year!
October 31, 2018
She really likes Stinky Feet Time at school.
She really likes Stinky Feet Time at school.
Three costume changes and a ton of candy for Halloween!
November 3, 2018
Liz hosted several friends to come over for pizza, a movie, and ice cream. She had a great time!
Liz hosted several friends to come over for pizza, a movie, and ice cream. She had a great time!