Sad day at our house :((

Yesterday was a sad day at our house. I found our beloved snapping turtle in the middle of the road and he/she had been hit. I called Jon out at the store and he came over and got it off the road into the woods. Hopefully it will survive. I'm not sure why it was headed to the woods since the pond is surrounded by trees and brush. I thought the boys were all going to start crying.

Purdue Football!!! Go Boilers Go!!!

I took Matthew, Joshua and Noah to a Purdue game last Saturday. We made it down early enough to see the band--you know, the one I marched in for 4 years all those years ago--perform at Slayter. Then walked to the stadium and watched the team warm up. I don't care what you say, you are never to old to appreciate men in tight football pants--but I digress. We had seats in the north end zone so we could see the jumbo tron as well as all the bands antics. Most of the game was pretty boring and I was tempted to leave with 5 minutes to go to avoid the rush of people leaving the game. I'm glad we didn't since the last 2 minutes of the game were the most exciting.

The AAMB marching into the stadium

A few minutes into the game, Noah says Mom, I just pulled my tooth out. I proceeded to put in my pocket to take it home for the tooth fairy that night. He seemed to think that since it was the 2nd tooth he had lost, that he should get $2 for this one. Told him it didn't work that way. He then proceeded to count the number of teeth he had left and figured out how much he would get from the tooth fairy over the next few years.

The final score. I'm glad we didn't leave early!

Matthew & Noah by the Xtra Special. Joshua was being a stinker and wouldn't get his picture taken.

The band performing at Slayter. Sure looks different from this side. If I could go back in time, it would be to my time at Purdue. But I'd only want to repeat my time in the band, not the other classes. Wonder if the band department is hiring??

Finally a picture of all three of them!! That is one big drum!

Matthew & Noah with Purdue Pete

Noah in the stadium. We have 4 tickets for the homecoming game and he was on his best behavior (for the most part) to earn one of those tickets.

Happy Anniversary to my in-laws

Yes, Ann & Steve's anniversary is the same day as ours. An easy way to remember when it is!!

13 Years Ago Today

Jon and I said "I Do". It was a beautiful fall day, perfect for a wedding. A lot of great memories from that day!! We had a nice ceremony at the church I grew up in, then took the hay wagon, pulled by one of Dad's antique tractors, back to mom & dad's for a hog roast reception. I love the pictures we have of Jon and I with the cows in the background. We are going out to dinner on Friday to celebrate since all the other nights are filled with sports practices or games. I love our life together!!!

Are You Ready for Some FOOTBALL???

The youth football season started last week. Matthew is on the "Colts". He plays offensive...?? I don't, know you'll have to ask him. All I know is that he enjoys it and I enjoy watching him even if I don't know the positions. I really miss the yellow line showing the first down and the announcer telling me everything that is going on.

Coming off the field after an offensive series

Staying hydrated. I can almost see the germs on that pvc pipe from here!!

The half-time talk. No, I didn't go down that close, I just zoomed in from the stands.

You can't really read the scoreboard, but it says Home 6, Away 0. Guess who was home. Yep, the Colts!!

The traditional handslap after the game.

Boys Boot Camp

Matthew & Jon in their "uniforms"
Joshua making a silly face. He caught me taking his picture.

Over the summer, our church had Boy's Boot Camp for the boys in the church. It was to raise them up into mighty men of God.

After their campout, they came to church in their uniform and then Jimmy Baldwin sang a song to them that he wrote for his son. I've attached the video of this song that he performed on Father's Day for his son. Please take the time to listen to the song.

Where were you 7 years ago?

I remember all to well where I was on Sept 11, 2001. I was driving home from taking Matthew and Joshua to a sitters house. I was going to be working on stuff for the antique store that day. I was 6 mos pregnant with Noah. I turned on the radio and heard the news broadcast, but was sure I had heard wrong, so as soon as I got home I turned on the tv and saw the most horrific images. I remember calling my mom and just crying. I didn't get much done that day for wanting to watch the news. I remember getting down on my knees and praying for the families who had lost loved ones. Let us never forget those who died that day and those who have served since that day protecting our freedom.