Picking Apples

I love Fall and all of the fun things there are to do outside. We spent the afternoon picking apples. It is amazing how much better something tastes when you pick it yourself.

Family Pictures

Boston

Corbin and I took a short trip to Boston and Cape Cod. We had so much fun exploring the history of Boston and going to a Red Sox's game. Cape Cod was so beautiful and relaxing. It was great to get away by ourselves. Thank you to Grandma Jane for taking good care of everyone at home so that we could go.

Tessa Turns Two

Our little Tessa turned two. She loves to watch Sesame Street, especially Cookie Monster, so we had a Sesame Street party. She loved playing with the balloons, and was a pro at blowing out the candles on her birthday cake.

It is so much fun watching her grow and change each day. She keeps us all laughing with the funny things she does.

Life Rule Role Model

Anna was the life rule role model for the first week of school. We are proud of her.

Tessa's First Day of Mom's Day Out

Tessa went to her first day of Mom's Day Out today. She was excited to go to school like her brother and sister. She walked right in found an Elmo stuffed animal and felt right at home.

Some pictures from the past 3 months

Cole Partridge

Cole just told Lori, "Mom, when I get older you are going to have to home school me because I am going to be in the Olympics!"

First Day of School

It has been fun buying school supplies, back packs, and shoes. The first day of school is here. Anna is in third grade and Cole is in first grade. I am excited for a great year for both of them.

First

Indiana State Fair

We had a fun day at the Fair. Deep fried ice cream was the strangest food we saw. We saw the world's biggest boar weighing it at 1300 pounds. We love petting all of the animals. Cole loved the calves and said he wanted to sleep in the pen with them. Luckily we got him out before the rain came.

Wisconsin Dells

We had a fun family vacation to Wisconsin Dells. It was a the first time we have been to Wisconsin and weren't sure what to expect, but it was beautiful. We had fun playing at the water parks, going on a duck ride on the Wisconsin River, and eating a lot of ice cream. We even went on zip line excursion across the the area. It was fun having Grandma Jane with us. She kept Anna and Cole entertained with Harry Potter movies. We decided it is nice to go on vacation but it is also nice to come back home.

Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is always fun in our neighborhood. We always look forward to the parade and picnic and fireworks in the evening. We also enjoyed having our neighbors come for dinner and s'mores. Anna and Cole had fun camping out in the backyard until it started to thunder and lightning.

Fisher's Freedom Festival

We have had a great weekend at the Freedom Festival. On Saturday we ran the family fun race. Anna had so much fun she decided to do the kids race. On Sunday we went to the festival and got a couple of fair foods (of course) and hit the parade. We got more candy than we know what to do with. What great weather we are having and what a fun weekend we have spent together.

Tooth Number Two Gone

Finger Painting on a Sunday Morning

When I look at this picture I feel blessed. Tessa is such a fun little girl.

Horseback Riding

Anna and Cole are taking horseback riding lessons this summer. It is fun to go hang out in the stables. I like the smell of horses.

Picking Strawberries

We spent a beautiful morning picking strawberries to make strawberry jam. I love summer and all of the fresh produce.

Corbin's Surprise Party

I have been planning a surprise party for Corbin's birthday for months. The plan was to meet the Garrison's at 6:00 at their house for dinner. Somehow Corbin thought it was 6:30. As Corbin and I are slowly making his way to the party I am thinking of reasons why we need to get there. After washing our car, gassing up the car, and taking the longest possible route to the Garrison's we arrive. I ask Corbin, "Did they invite other people to dinner besides us?" Corbin's response, "I don't know what is going on." He didn't have a clue.

Thank you to my friend, her sister, and friend for decorating and making such beautiful and delicious food. Thank you to Judd and Steph who flew in from Utah. (what a great brother and sister-in-law), Thank you to Corbin's mom for being here and helping me plan everything, and thank you to our friends and neighbors that came. It was a fun evening to celebrate Corbin's birthday.