Will and Sara at the Indy Zoo splash pad

The kids and I took an impromptu trip to the Indianapolis Zoo today and we had a wonderful time! I was a little skeptical since it was my first trip by myself with both kids since Sara turned into an avid walker, but it went great. The key to success was giving her snacks while Will was playing at the playground instead of letting her out of the stroller. She doesn't mind riding but loves to get out and typically puts up a huge fight to get back in. When we left the house it was cool and foggy so I hadn't planned on the splash pad as even being a possibility. Sure enough it was sunny and warm as we were walking by so the kids went splashing in their clothes. Since Will took his shirt off, Sara insisted that hers come off too. Hopefully the day will come when Sara doesn't need to do everything Will does. Check out the video...

Cleveland Rocks! and other August Activities

August has been a busy month! (I think I say that every month) We went to the Colts Practice Facility for some fun with Nana and Papa, we went to Cleveland, OH for my cousin Sarah's wedding (CONGRATS, Sean and Sarah!!), Will turned 4, and Sara is now 18 months.

I took both kids to their well-visits today and it was wild. I posted Will's information in his birthday post. Sara weighed 25 lbs, 9 oz (75th percentile) and is 34 3/8 inches tall (97th percentile!!!!) Her head is also still big at 19 1/2 inches (95th percentile). I think it is interesting that Will's information sheet no longer measures his head, but BMI. Another sign he isn't a baby anymore. boohoo. The wildest part of the appointment (besides having both kids running around in a small room) was the shots! Will had 5 and Sara had 2. We got our money's worth on the bandaids this time for sure. New pictures are in the photo album.

Will is 4!!!

Happy Birthday to our sweet little boy! We really cannot believe that Will is 4 years old. It seems like it was just yesterday that we brought that precious, tiny, little baby (he weighed 5 lbs 7 oz the day we brought him home!) home from the hospital. Things sure have changed! He went to the pediatrician today for his 4 year well visit and he weighs 35 3/4 lbs (50th percentile) and is 41 inches tall (also 50th percentile)... tall enough to go on some "big" rides when we go to Disney World this fall!!

Will started pre-school this week and although he was surprisingly a little hesitant when I dropped him off (he said he wanted to stay and play with Sara); he was full of stories of playing outside, learning about the letter "c", being asked to hand out the markers and wear your pajamas to school day coming up. I think it is going to be a good year for Will. :-)

Johnson County Fair and Dinosaur World

Nate and I took Will and Sara to the Johnson County Fair this year. Aside from the carnies blowing cigarette smoke all over the kiddie rides and Nate and I needing to use valuable tickets for ourselves to cram into the little rides we had a great time. :-) Also, Sara had her first elephant ear and was a big fan!!

Nate's parents treated us to an overnight trip to Cave City, KY where we went to Kentucky Action Park and Dinosaur World. It was probably the hottest two days we have had all summer but we had a lot of fun. Will was slightly disappointed when he found out there weren't any real dinos at dinosaur world but he quickly got over it. Thanks, Nana and Papa, for the great trip!!

Check out the photo album for pictures.