House of Swick

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Conclusion of the Swickheimer Summer Fun List 2013

Now that the summer has come to an end, it's time to wrap up all the fun we had this summer! While we didn't get to everything on our list, we did manage to do the majority of it!

Swickheimer Summer Fun List

~~1. Go on vacation~~

2. Do a century ride. In one day. That's 100 miles

3. Take weekly trips to the pool

4. Have a family and friend cookout

~~5. Get a sno cone~~

~~6. Go to the Indiana State Fair~~

7. Go on a picnic at Fort Benjamin Harrison

8. Have a summer date night with the hubs. Complete with wine and an evening stroll. Anywhere

9. Go to the Fishers Fire Station

10. Go to an outdoor concert at White River

11. Take a walk along the canal

12. Play miniature golf

~~13. Roast marshmallows over a fire and make s’mores~~

~~14. Go to the Binford Farmer’s Market~~

~~15. Go kayaking at Papa & Grandma Ann’s river cottage~~

16. Go camping

~~17. Go fishing~~

~~18. Watch a summer blockbuster (Monsters University?) at the theater~~

~~19. Go to an Indians game~~

~~20. Play in the sprinkler / make a yard “water park”~~

~~21. Have a water balloon fight~~

~~22. Homemade carwash~~

~~23. Make Play-Doh~~

~~24. Catch lightening bugs~~

~~25. Make forts~~

~~26. Go to library~~

~~27. VBS – Kingdom Rock~~

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Emma's First Day of 1st Grade

It's official. Emma's in a "grade" now. And she couldn't be more excited! Being a First Grader means:

You get our own desk
You get to organize your supplies in said desk. [Which is awesome if you're a super-organized, type-A personality. Also known as Emma Lucille Swickheimer.]
You get homework. [Also super-exciting if you're Emma Lucille Swickheimer.]
You learn how to read and write full sentences.
You stop picking your boogers and bootie. [okay, okay......this may be my secret objective for 1st grade]

It's amazing how your heart can literally be placed outside of your body and onto these little beings.
My babies.
My life.
My world.

Top: August 2012
Bottom: August 2013

Monday, August 12, 2013

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.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

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?

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

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.