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It's official...Andy is ready for Halloween!

The Greatest Show on Earth!

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus was in town this week and we took the kids on Saturday. Andy's favorite parts of the show were the elephants doing tricks. Sammy liked the animals too but, for the most part, the whole thing was lost on her. It's a good thing her ticket was free!

First Day of School

Andy had his first day of Preschool this week. It is at the same church where he has been going to Parent's Day Out for the last year, but this class feels more like "real" school. He even had a required school supplies list! At the end of the day, he wanted to stay and play a little longer instead of going home.

Labor Day Weekend

Andy started out his Labor Day weekend in Manhattan at his first K-State football game of the season. Scott and Andy then met Sammy and I in Lincoln for a day at the Nebraska State Fair. This is the last year the fair will be in Lincoln. Andy had a great day checking out the tractors and skid steer loaders with his Grandpa. It's been over 20 years since I've been to the fair, not much has changed.

Grandpa and Uncle Matt also took Andy (and Scott) fishing for the first time. Thanks to a loaded pond, the fishing was good. Andy was more into the tackle box and the cows, but he did help reel in a few fish.

The rest of the weekend was spent hanging out with cousin Trevor, mowing with Grandpa and making smores in the fire pit. Both kids had a great time and were exhausted when we got home.

Checking out the combine

Driving skid steer loader

Driving John Deere tractor

Fishing with mom...

Reeling in a big one

Fishing with Uncle Matt

Sammy loves puppies!!!

Calling my Aunt Michelle!

Dedication

On Sunday, we dressed Sammy up and had her dedicated in church. She looked pretty big next to the 3 week old baby that was dedicated with her! Apparently, some parents are more on top of these things than myself. Oh well, God understands:).

Ah Vacation!

On Thursday, we loaded up the family and headed to Branson, MO. We skipped the usual Branson favorites (the flea markets and shows) for a little relaxation at the pool and beach. Andy continually informed us that "vacation is fun!" The highlights for him were sleeping on a pull out couch and putt putt golf. I suspect it will take more than that to get him excited about vacation with his parents 10 years from now!

Happy Birthday Sammy!

Sammy turned ONE today! The year has gone by so fast! Sammy spent this past month practicing her standing, climbing up the stairs and waving bye-bye. In the food department, she is doing better and better with table food (pizza was a big hit tonight). However, she continues to eat anything pureed from a jar, even broccoli. Even with all of that food, Sammy's still a tiny little thing - she is still comfortably wearing 9 month clothes. A few more cupcakes like in the video below ought to take care of that though!

Sammy waving...


Andy giving Sammy his birthday gift


Andy helping Sammy check out her gifts

Eating Birthday cake...warning: 3 minutes of a baby eating cake:)