December - before Christmas

Heading out to cut our own Christmas tree.

Brady thought that the snow was pretty tasty and that the tree held it at the perfect height.

Of course, it is tiring work walking through all of that snow. But Brady found a good way to see the sights, and get the tree back to the car.

Of course, after you get the tree, you need to decorate. This was the first year that Brady was able to help put up his ornaments on to the tree.

Brady was mesmerized by the candles that we use on the nativity carousel.

We went to the Jingle Rails exhibit at the Eiteljorg Museum. A room full of model trains that were running through a very elaborate series of scenery.

This scene was of downtown Indianapolis. Brady thought that the trains were really cool.

Brady thought that the snow pile was great. He could slide down the hill on his own after we put him up there.

November

In November, we went up to Wisconsin for Thankgiving.

Brady helped Grandma make some Thanksgiving turkey sugar cookies.

Brady and Adelaide got matching moose pj's. After five attempts at getting them to sit on the steps and get a picture, this was a close as we got to a picture with both of them.

Brady having fun with the slide. He thought it was hilarious to have moose go down the slide.

We also went to a nice Christmas parade in Grafton. It was a bit on the chilly side, but that couldn't keep Brady from stylin' with his monkey hat and shades.

October (part 2)

Before we carved pumpkins, Brady wanted to play some catch.


Brady wasn't real sure about cleaning out the pumpkin, but once he got a spoon he was pretty happy.

Now his method of carving the pumpkin was a little on the unconventional side.

Zoo Boo was fun, and Brady loved wearing his monkey costume.

He sort of understood the concept of trick-or-treating, but mostly just liked the candy part.

October (part 1)

Grandma, Aunt Jamie and Uncle Kyle came to visit over fall break. They decided to head to the zoo while Mom and Dad had a day away.

The zoo is extremely hard work, if only someone would help.

Enjoying the slide with Aunt Jamie at the zoo.

Riding the carousel.

Getting a better view of all the animals.

Racing Grandma up the hill

Picking out a pumpkin, but deciding it is much cooler to throw or roll them.
Brady thought the Apple Cider slush was pretty good.

September

Dad and Brady decided to take a father-son hike one Saturday so we packed up the hiking carrier and headed to the IMA 100 Acres.

It was kind of bright, so we had to wear our shades.

Brady's favorite exhibit was one called "Free Basket".

He thought it was great to run around the "basketball" court and climb over the arches.

Brady was much more involved this year with our annual apple picking excursion.

He had to wear his boots.

Of course the biggest news for the month was announcing that Brady would become a big brother in April 2011.Shawnna is due April 28th, 2011 and like Brady, we won't be finding out whether Brady will be getting a little brother or sister.

August 2010

Ok, so yes, it really has been like 9 months since we updated the blog, but we have a valid excuse, or at least an excuse. So, we will get caught up just in time for our next addition.

Indiana State Fair

It was extremely hot the day that we went to the fair and there weren't many animals left. But we still managed to have some fun.


Brady loved the farm setup that they had. 1st you gathered the eggs.


Then you gathered some grain to feed the cows.


But his favorite part was driving the "tractor". Mom had to have him ride the Oliver tractor like his Great Grandpa Pell had for the farm.


Of course, he couldn't reach the pedals, so he needed a little help.