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.

Indy 500

The 100th anniversary of the Indy 500.

Cole doing some exercises

Cole and dad Fishing

Great Day

Geist Half Marathon

1:42

Pole Day

Anna's Field Trip

Anna and I went on a field trip to the NCAA museum. It was a beautiful day for a field trip. It was fun to learn about some new sports like rifle shooting, fencing, and lacrosse.

Wedding (Lindsey and Wes)