Happy Fall everyone! I have tried to sit down and do an update several times over the past weeks, and I just never could finish my post. lol So, I have a lot to update you guys on. lol We have been pretty busy! We went out to the Rennisance Festival on Sept 18-it was rainy but Oh so fun! Blake got a unpainted sword, we are going to paint it together soon. He had a blast with the petting zoo. He also got his face painted-a batman symbol on his cheek! We were drenched and muddy but it was totally worth it. Christian got us in free, thanks to one of her school friends.
On Monday Sept 20-I got into my very first car accident in 10 years. Ugh. This one was considered my fault, although I have NO idea why the guy infront of me stopped when we had just started going through a green light. Oh well, thats what insurance is for right? lol My car got the most damage. Its going to be hard not having my car for a week-but at least Christian is here to help! Thank god! We also were able to go to the Make-A-Wish Birthday party and Balloon Glow(hot air balloons). It was a lot colder than we anticipated so we only stayed for a short while. Blake had a lot of fun though. His whole face was painted like Batman. He loves Batman right now! The 26th Phils sister and 3 nieces came up for a cook out at our house. Blake and I havent seen them since Jan-so it was really nice to see them. Blake loved playing with the girls on his swing set.
My cousin Jackie does a United Way Campaign every year, and this year she asked me to be a speaker. I was not going to do it at first. I am not a big fan of public speaking. However, once i realized how much United Way has helped us, I couldnt say no. Son on Monday the 27tth I went to Enterprise Bank & Trust on the plaza and told Blake's story. I was a little nervous, but that faded quickly once I started telling his story. It felt really good. It really helped to have Blake and Christian there with me. I ended up going and talking at the NKC location on Friday. Im really glad Jackie asked me to do it.
This weekend was pretty fun-Sat we went to a car show at the College Church in Olathe. My brother-in-law has his own car reconditioning business and they had a booth at the show. Blake was able to play on a fire truck and police car. There were around 100 cars to look at. The hardest part was making Blake understand he couldnt touch the cars. lol He was pretty excited that they had a 'DOC' car. No Lightning McQueen though. lol We all had a lot of fun! Blake went to Nevada after the car show. Christian wanted to take him to her grandma's farm. He saw cows and went on a tractor ride. He always has so much fun with her! I feel so lucky to have her helping us out! Phil and I were able to have some time together. We celebrated Jon's bday Sat night by going out for mexican food. Mmm! It was SO good!
Ok, there is more to tell you all, but it will have to wait! Talk to you all soon!
My cousin Jackie does a United Way Campaign every year, and this year she asked me to be a speaker. I was not going to do it at first. I am not a big fan of public speaking. However, once i realized how much United Way has helped us, I couldnt say no. Son on Monday the 27tth I went to Enterprise Bank & Trust on the plaza and told Blake's story. I was a little nervous, but that faded quickly once I started telling his story. It felt really good. It really helped to have Blake and Christian there with me. I ended up going and talking at the NKC location on Friday. Im really glad Jackie asked me to do it.
This weekend was pretty fun-Sat we went to a car show at the College Church in Olathe. My brother-in-law has his own car reconditioning business and they had a booth at the show. Blake was able to play on a fire truck and police car. There were around 100 cars to look at. The hardest part was making Blake understand he couldnt touch the cars. lol He was pretty excited that they had a 'DOC' car. No Lightning McQueen though. lol We all had a lot of fun! Blake went to Nevada after the car show. Christian wanted to take him to her grandma's farm. He saw cows and went on a tractor ride. He always has so much fun with her! I feel so lucky to have her helping us out! Phil and I were able to have some time together. We celebrated Jon's bday Sat night by going out for mexican food. Mmm! It was SO good!
Ok, there is more to tell you all, but it will have to wait! Talk to you all soon!
