Indiana State Fair

We visited the State Fair last week, taking advantage of the $15 unlimited ride price at Midway.  Because let's face it........although the sheep, tractors, and the World's Biggest Bore are great, the REAL reason a [city] kid goes to the fair is for the rides!

And ride the rides, we did!  We all know Emma has no fear.......and it looks like Drewbie-Doo is following right along in her footsteps.  He went on every ride he could for his height, surprising us at some of the "scary" rides that he insisted on doing.

Crazy faces on the bus ride to the fair!

Emma's up there.
Alone.
Because, please.........she's waaaaaaaaay too old to be having her mom tag along!

These rides make me queasy, just watching them.
But there is no greater joy, than watching your babies shreeeek in joy, as they are having the time of their lives. 

Love them.
My life.

The only real "little kid" ride they rode.

Drewbie is such an animal lover. Loving anything with 4 legs and fur, he wanted kiss these things.

Snow cone / ice cream treat!

Atop the Ferris Wheel.

View from the Ferris Wheel.

Love them more than life.
My babies.

The Shady Pooper

Ahh, boys.  Boys will be boys.  They are one big lovable pile of mud, dirt, and poop.

Wait, what?!!!????



Drew has done it again, folks.

He has pooped behind the bushes in our front yard.

What. Is. The. Deal?

For you moms out there with boys: is this normal?  Why does Drew insist on dropping a deuce in our yard?  I mean, how much effort does it take to run inside, sit on the john, and do your business the normal way?

Indians Game

Emma has been reading away, as part of the Summer Reading Program with the Marion County Libraries.  One of the prizes she chose was to go to an Indians game, which fit in perfectly with our Swickheimer Summer Fun List.

It was Dollar Menu day, too, so we took advantage of $1 hot dogs, popcorn, & peanuts.......all the essential baseball food.  While we only lasted 4 innings, it sure was a beautiful night and good times were had by all!

Andy had to work, so Uncle Matt came in his place

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IMPOSSIBLE to take a good pic with these two clowns!

Republic Airways Open House

We went to Uncle Matt's company's Open House this past weekend and had a fantastic time!  They hold it out in their hanger at the airport.  There was plenty of entertainment for the kids including face painting, stilt-walkers, balloon makers, henna painting.  There was also a DJ and plenty of food.  Everything from Dippin Dots to elephant ears to cotton candy and popcorn.

Enjoying the cotton candy

Fun with face paint!

Matt with his goodies

I decided to get a little henna design on my hand.
Hey, why not?!?

Emma checking out the cockpit of the new Embraer Jet

Drew's turn!

Save Big Money at Menards

Who knew a trip to Menards could be so much fun?!?

Fart Blaster

Thank you, mom.  Thank you for buying these lovely Fart Blasters for Emma and Drew.  As if they needed another toy to annoy me with!

While Emma has her own built-in blaster, Drew loves to pull the trigger every 5 minutes.  It's just lovely.

Rock Wall Champ

Emma loves climbing the rock wall at Lifetime Fitness.  She's wanted to do it for years now, but they had an age limit (which is always her problem.............she always hits the height limit years ahead, but has to let her age catch up).  So when she hit the big 6, off she went up the rock wall.

No fear.