Honoring our Troops!

The weekend after Easter, Crawfordsville had a parade and dedication to our heroes. One hero in particular, Brian Bowman (my brother-in-law). As part of that celebration, my sister was asked that she be the Grand Marshall in the parade. They also asked if she wanted her family to ride with her. Since my parents were gone (for reasons you'll learn in another post) my sister asked Marc, Maddie, and I to ride with her.

It was a really great feeling to see our community come out to celebrate the fallen soldiers and those still fighting today to keep us safe in our wonderful country. There was also a wonderful turn out later that afternoon for the renaming of the VFW ceremony. The Crawfordsville VFW post is now named after Brian for his heroic actions in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.

I want to thank all the soldiers who have served or are currently serving and their families. What great sacrifices you make to ensure the safety and freedom that we enjoy every day!

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Five Question Friday - Thanks Erin!!!!

I love blogs - LOVE THEM. I enjoy reading whats going on in other people's lives, learning about different ways to use a recipes, and seeing pictures of my friends families as they grow.

Today, one of my friends posted a "Five Questions Friday" post. I enjoyed it so much, I thought I'd steal the idea...And the questions!

Here it goes:

1) If you could buy any car, money not an option, what would it be?

If money was no object for the car, then surely it wouldn't be for the gas either, right? In that case I want my same car only brand new! I'd love to have a fully loaded, white Suburban. That would just make my day!

2) What was your worst first date ever?

It wasn't horrible, but very awkward. I went out with this guy that my roommate gave my number to. He was in an ag club we were in at Purdue. He was super nice, but I think tried too hard. I hate to be mean and put that date at the worst first date ever...But it was definitely one that did not result in a second date......

3) How old were you when you fell in love for the first time?

Wow- that's a deep one. I was 16 years old. I was so crazy about this boy. As the Taylor Swift song says "Cause when you're fifteen and somebody tells you they love you, you're gonna believe them." It didn't end well, but I learned a lot from it and don't regret dating him.

4) When was the last time you reconciled your checkbook?

This is horrible, but its been a while. I know I shouldn't depend on the Internet to do my figuring for me....But I do....Shame on me......

5) If you were going to fashion a "Wanted" ad for a best friend, how would you word it?

WANTED: Best Friend. Must love animals, be able to discuss farming topics, and enjoy shopping for new Vera Bradley purses. Sense of humor and texting ability required Outgoing personality, preferred.


Ha ha - Well I hope you enjoyed my Five Question Friday!

Have a great weekend!

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Bath Time for.....Mickey?

At our family outing to the Children's Museum this past weekend, Maddie showed her dad and I just how much she LOVES playing in water (what child doesn't, right?) With her approaching her second birthday, I figured she's old enough now to play in some water without having mommy right there telling her what to do and how to do it. (I mean, she is almost 2 for pity sakes!) So I made a bowl of soapy water and asked her if she'd like to give her toys "a bath". With no surprise she wanted to. I was impressed, however, how gently she "washed" and each of her toys. She would pull one out and wipe it off with the hand towel I gave her, then set it aside on the floor. After she "bathed" all of them, she would start all over again. She didn't even end up soaked - like I assumed she would! What a smart little girl, don't you think???

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Happy Easter

Is all this really mine?

Pretty girl!

Lunch with Grandma and Grandpa Roberts

Hunting eggs!

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A Year Makes A Difference

Jan 2010

April 2011

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A Day Out with Mommy and Daddy

Very rarely do Marc and I have a day off together. Even on weekends, Marc works at home and around the farm. So, when we usually take Madelyn anywhere its usually with a group of family members - which we love. I completely believe a child should be surrounded by those that love him/her. However, its also nice to have a day now and then with just mommy and daddy! Friday was our day!

Friday Marc had the day off for Good Friday. I went to work wishing I was hanging out at home with my hubby and the little bug. Around 11:00 Marc called and we decided that maybe I would just take the rest of the day off and we would take Maddie to the Children's Museum. What a plan! And she LOVED it!

Maddie and Dolly were ready to go!

Look at the choo choo daddy!

Family shot!
Tunneling to see the trains
Trying some Egyptian clothes on
Look at these big cats Daddy!
Coloring some pictures in Egypt
Look at these long skinny crayons, we don't have these at home!
Mommy and Maddie making a pretty bracelet
Showing off my moves on the runway!
Barbie's got nothing on me!

Look at all this stuff!
Look up there Daddy! (notice her pretty, shiny new bracelet from Egypt?)
Water Table!
Hey Doreeeee!
Hanging out in the garden
Look! I went to space with Dora and Boots!
I'm trying to find Baby Jaguar!
Yo Ho! I'm a pirate!
Look out mateys!
Look - its Wonder Woman and Super Girl! (their costumes at least!)

They look soooo tired!
Sleeping beauty!

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