(crawling - climbing stairs - walking)
Yes, I can't forget to announce the news - Braden is officially walking!
The Maple Family
10.18.2008
Loving Fall!
Well, with a few weekends of away football games (yeah, I know - not having a good year) we have finally had some time to relax and have fun. This weekend was packed with some fun for all. Friday evening we spent at our school Fall Festival. It was a great time! However, I forgot my camera, so I have no pictures to share :( Aly really enjoyed seeing the animals, playing in the "corn box" (like a sandbox, but corn in a haybox), going through the long/challenging corn maze (which had Mom and Dad worried for a little bit (should've taken a potty break first), eating and playing with her friends. It was a cool and beautiful fall evening!
Then, Saturday we spent some time playing outside.
Matt and the kids played an "organized" ball game together.
Braden had such a good time being included!
Then, Aly played in grass piles with Papo. The racked the grass into piles and when diving though it. I was honestly surprised that Aly actually did it! (It probably helped that she had a coat, hat and gloves on....so, she was virtually covered from head to toe!)
Well, we hope that you are enjoying the wonderful fall weather. Now that we are "up and running" again, stay tuned for more frequent updates!
Take care!
P.S. I also got to spend some much needed "me" time. I have just about finished Braden's scrapbook (baby book - hard to believe he's almost 1 year!) and have put Aly's 2-3 year book together (However, I do still need to journal and add some enhancements). It feels so great! Now I can't wait to move into our new house and have room to work on it weekly! (Atleast that's my goal!)
Pumpkin Time!
At the beginning of October, it's a family tradition to take the little ones to the pumpkin patch. It's always a good time!
Aren't they so cute?
Aly, Liam and Izzie on the hayride out to the pumpkin patch. There was much anticipation for finding the perfect pumpkin!
September Recap
The end of August disappeared and September came and quickly went. We had hurried out of our house after it sold, moved in with Matt's parents (and attempted to get organized), started looking for a new house, began tailgating season at Purdue and started our new daily routine (work/school)....Wow! It was quite a challenge for the month of September! It felt like we were stuck on high speed!
(Pictures from a friend's wedding.)
August Recap
August means "back to school" - and Aly and I did just that. However, Aly was a little more excited than I was!
Our school TPCA
Aly was excited to return to school. She missed going over the summer, in fact, she wanted to keep going to VBS (church school) all summer! She was also very excited to show off her new Hello Kitty backpack.
Braden's exciting August news was - clapping! He is always easily excited and anxious to clap for just about everything!
Lastly, August can't go by without a visit to the State Fair. It's always a great time for all!
Braden was very interested in the tractors...what boy isn't?
Aly was SO excited to be tall enough to ride a variety of rides with her cousin. This was their favorite ride - Berry Go Round (spins a lot)! I was surprised that no one got sick!
10.02.2008
Needed Prayers
I shared a few weeks ago about Henry, Aly's classmate. He took a turn for the worse on Wednesday and ended up being sent for emergency radiation and chemotherapy. These tense procedures will continue to be done for the next week before they re-evaluate. Please pray for him, the medical team and his family as they continue to face these challenging days. I feel so helpless to this family but feel that spreading the power of prayer is my way of doing something. Again, take a moment to enjoy special time with your loved ones...every day is truly a precious gift from God.
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