September 2019

Hello and Happy October!

September was another fun month.  No photos of Thomas - I'll have to capture him next time he's at home.  He started his new internship so we see him a couple of times / week before he rushes back to Indy and his friends, apartment, and freedom :)

We went with our friends Gene, Laura, Cindy, Eric, Todd, and Violet to dinner in Indy and then to see The Head and the Heart at the Murat.  Fun night with great people!

Brennan's church hand bell group played in early September as well.  He does a great job and the music is always so pretty.

I went to a work conference in Las Vegas for a few days, and got to stay at the Venetian.  I joined a group to see the premiere of the Downton Abbey movie at the most amazing movie theater I've been to, and I did a ton of walking in the beautiful weather.  

In the lobby of the Venetian

Paris

 The Bellagio

David and I attended Ginger and John's Garden Party a few weeks ago.  We helped with set up as well because Ginger's mom (who is our sweet neighbor) fell and was in recovery during the garden party planning!  The live music and gorgeous day made it complete.

My board leadership position came to an end with the Youth Leadership Bartholomew County event a couple of weeks ago.  This leadership program for area high school seniors is a rite of passage for strong students in our community.  It was a great day and Brennan did great!

Our wine club went to Bob and Karen's beautiful country home for their annual fall party, with a hay ride of course!  The weather was perfect and we loved sitting out by the fire pit into the late evening.  This year was an Italian feast and it was just fantastic to celebrate the season with friends.

Bob and Karen

After 15 years of school photos, my frames are complete!

August 2019

 August was a full month for all of us! It's going to be a great school year!

Brennan has been busy with his challenging class schedule, part-time Mobile App Dev internship continued from the summer, applying to colleges, training for 5Ks, getting his senior project approved, serving as a Youth Deacon at church, and getting ready for the Youth Leadership program wrapping up later this month.  He's handling it all well!

First day of Senior Year!

1st Days of Kindergarten and Senior Year!

David and Brennan helped me cross another item off my 50x50 -ride a Segway!  We did a tour along the canal in Downtown Indy on a gorgeous summer day!

I went with Laura, Kelly, and Cindy to the inaugural Railbird Musical Festival to see our favorite, Brandi Carlile.  What a great day of music and SUN. 

Bailey and Remy are doing great.  They're loving all the walks.  We haven't been hiking much because of snakes, ticks, and busy-ness.  We'll be back in the fall though.

He's just sleeping.

We are proud of our niece Danielle who was crowned in Nashville, TN in the ANTSO scholarship program.  

In January,  over a curry dinner, the Boatwrights, Hacks, and Freys hatched the idea for a Woodstock party on the 50th anniversary of the music festival.  The 6 of us had a ball planning the big event.  It was legendary!

David, Bonnie, Gene, Laura, Cindy, and Eric 

Very cool Peace Signs made by Cindy

I made the selfie frame.  There were so many special touches.  It was awesome!

Our friends Jeff and Karen brought their 1970 bug that was perfect for photo ops

Everyone got into the spirit!  I think we had 80 in attendance.  It was awesome!

Clare caught us dancing and had to capture a photo.  The live band was terrific!!

I've been traveling for work a lot more.  A day trip to Wisconsin was great.

We had a few minutes on a trip to Minnesota to stop by Paisley Park.  We did not take the tour due to not wanting to miss our flight!  But it was very cool to see.  

Thomas moved into his first apartment in August!  He's in a 4 bedroom/4 bathroom with 3 roommates.  They're enjoying putting up shelves, cooking together, and setting up their 4th floor apartment.  Thomas hates waiting, and the elevator is slow, so I can see how he'll get his exercise!

Thomas was in town for an evening so we took him out.  The next morning was his first day of 14th grade (sophomore in college)!  It's going to be a great year!

Thomas started his new internship on Friday!  I loved getting to see him at work.  He will be doing web design for a quality group.  It should be a great experience for him!

In very sad news, my Uncle Justin passed away suddenly in August.  I was so happy that I could travel to Tuscaloosa to be with my family.  As a counselor at the VA Hospital, a volunteer fireman, and an Army Veteran, it was a very special service at his and Ellen's beautiful church.  He will be missed!

Happy September!