Moms Gone Wild Sept 2010

This was our first stop on our weekend... J & J Winery! They had some very delicious selections to chose from. I loved their sweet white wine which they had turned into a very yummy slush. They also had a chocolate one that is to die for so I bought a bottle of that. Who doesn't love chocolate right?!

Here are the girls after their horse ride. I had a moment and freaked on the horse. I am okay with sitting on them but when they move you can forget it. I am glad that I did not go anyway because it has stormed the night before and had been sprinkling all day so the trail was really muddy and the horses were slipping around. I would have really freaked out then.

Here we all are getting ready to Zip line. It was so much fun! We did for different lines and each one got longer and a little bit fast as we went. Our instructors were awesome and a lot of fun. They fit right in with our wild crowd. I had never laughed so much as I did this weekend.

The top picture is Saskia, Laura, Jane and I at the top of the fire tower @ Brown County State Park. Meegan and Linda made it up two flights before they gave up which is totally fine because I get where they were coming from. Linda was afraid of heights and Meegs didn't like the way it swayed in the breeze (which it did). It was a long way down from the top but it was neat to see the park from that perspective. The bottom picture is us @ one of the original building @ the park. We had such a wonderful weekend.

Labor Day BBQ

Justin & I

Meegan, Me & Jane....these girls are very special to me :)

Meegan and I

The Brady's threw an awesome Labor Day party. We had tons of great food and lots of drinks. We even busted out the corn hole bags and catch phrase. Jane and I kicked ass once again at corn hole and that was even after a few drinks and a couple of shots. I am totally surprised we even hit the board. The kids ran around playing football, volleyball, jumped in the trampoline, and even swam. They were all so exhausted by the end of night it was fabulous. Thanks again to the Brady Family for being such wonderful hosts!

Dirt Biking

Owen and Makaley playing on the swingset

Owen posing for a picture

Ashton coming around the turn to the little hill he was jumping.

Dad giving him a pep talk and some advice.

Ashton got to take his dirt bike out again. We headed over to Lake Bailee so he ride for a bit. Michelle and Makaley came to watch him as well. Makaley and Owen hit the playground and played while we all watched Ashy ride. Ashton did really well but couldn't ride on the big hills because his bike wouldn't handle the track. With him being so light and with no rain hardly all summer he just couldn't keep his bike up right. He did well on the small hill and he even was getting air. But my heart stopped when he took a horrible spill and we called it a day. He wasn't hurt thank goodness but I think we were all terrified!!

Bengals Vs Colts

Justin and I headed to Indianapolis on the 2nd to watch the Bengals play the Colts with Chuck and Leta. We had an awesome time. We started the afternoon off walking around the mall then headed to dinner @ the Spaghetti Factory. I had some wonderful chicken alfredo! Then it was on to the game. The Bengals won by 2. It was really neat to be see close and see all the players. We sat in the end zone and the people that sat next to us were a blast as well! As for my first NFL game.... I had a wonderful time. It was a great way to spend our anniversary. I am lucky to have such a great husband... here to many many more years together!

Start of School

As the first week of school comes to a close, I am happy to report that the boys are adjusting well. They both have done a great job about getting up and getting ready in the morning without any trouble (but as I sit here and type this I wonder how they will behave tomorrow). Ashton seems to really be enjoying his new teacher and I think the fact that Riley is in is class is a huge help. He has had separation issues in the past and I think knowing Riley will be there in his class helps. Owen has an older teacher but he seems to like her and he has said that he has made friends with the boy who sits next to him. Owen has always easily made friends and adjusts quickly to new things. I guess he takes after his dad in that way :) We are looking forward to another great school year and making tons of new memories! Well I hope that everyone has a wonderful weekend! Be Safe!

Riverscape

Meegan & I

The fountain

the 3 Muskateers

Ashton, Owen, Riley, Ashley, & Taylor

Last Thursday we took the kids to Riverscape to play in the water fountains! It was a great way to spend a couple of hours. The kids had a blast playing in the water and enjoying a huge ice cream cone! I was amazed at how big that cone was and both of the boys scarfed theirs down like they had never eaten ice cream before! Thanks to Meegs for the invite we really enjoyed ourselves!

Happy 5th Birthday Alexus

Alexus and her birthday cake.

The kids on the merry go round

The birthday girl

the cake

I am so happy we were there to help Alexus celebrate her 5th birthday! It was so nice to be able to sit and visit with everyone and that gave the kids a chance to run around and play at the playground. It is nice when they can get together and play for a bit since it is only a few times a year that they see each other. I guess that is what happens when you grow up and become an adult and move away from home :( Happy Birthday Alexus!