St. Charles Scarecrow Festival

Isaac's favorite display was Thomas the Train, of course.

He really wanted to go on the rides, so we told him we had to see if he was big enough.  He was exactly 36", so we had to convince him to go on one of the milder rides.

He was really excited to ride in the helicopter.  We couldn't believe that he did it!  He seemed a little scared, but he hid it well and was so proud when he was done!

Cool guy in Mommy's sunglasses

At the park

Isaac on the teeter-totter with his friends, Sam and Frieda.

At the Shedd Aquarium

Dave's cousins, Beth and Chris, and their daughter, Meredith, were in town, so we met them at the Shedd for the day. We saw the dolphin show, a movie, had lunch, played in the tent, petted the starfish, went down the slide, and watched all the fish. It was a great, exhausting day!

Isaac's burn

Isaac burned his arm tonight while helping Mommy stir the Mac n Cheese. Dave did a great job entertaining Isaac at the emergency room, while Melissa felt incredibly guilty.

Isaac was so tough! He amazed both of us and the doctors because he didn't even flinch when they scrubbed his burn!

Johnny Appleseed Festival in Fort Wayne

Brookfield Zoo

Isaac and I met our friends Becca and Sabina at the zoo for the day. We watched the dolphin show and had fun just playing around.

TGIFridays

Isaac enjoying his hamburger (before he dropped it on the floor).

Millennium Park

The highlight of the day was running in the big fountain at Millennium Park.

Isaac on the L

We took Isaac downtown today to see the big buildings. He was really excited to ride the train!

Isaac playing with his new trains

Isaac found some trains that we were waiting to give him.  So, we made a short track and let him play with it on the front porch.  He'll get the rest of his new train table when the basement is finished and we have a little more room.

Daddy and Isaac

Reading one of Isaac's favorite books.

Isaac helping Mommy clean

I told Isaac that I needed to clean the bathroom, and he said, "I'll help". So, I handed him a rag and he had a great time cleaning the sink and mirror.

Isaac getting a haircut

Isaac loves to sit in the car at Kidsnips and watch Elmo while they cut his hair.  He was so good.  He got an eraser (that he calls a penny) and a balloon afterwards!

Isaac watching guys cut down a tree across the street. He was glued to the window all morning!

Isaac playing with digger

There was a digger parked outside church today. So, we let Isaac climb on it and took some photos. He was really excited to get up close to it.

Backyard Fun

Melissa's friend, Beth, came over with her kids, Avery and Brody, this afternoon to play in the backyard.  The kids had a blast in the pool!

New Buffalo (cont again)

One last visit to the beach and a farewell to our beautiful weekend away!

New Buffalo (cont)

Another amazing day in New Buffalo!  We had a farewell breakfast with Adam and Amber on the deck.  Then, Isaac made some friends at the pool, and we spent more time on the beach.  Dave's dad came down in the evening for a visit.