I'm Going To Be A Big Sister!

my little shopper

Claire and I noticed a children's consignment store up the road from us this afternoon. I was browsing through the fall items in Claire's size and all of a sudden I hear a tiny voice say, "Cute...oh...is cute" I looked over and this is what I saw. If only she would have had her purse over her shoulder... :)

Traders Point

Last week Claire and I visited a little farm up the road called Traders Point Creamery. It was really cute. Not only do they have cows, chickens and kittens, but they have a cafe on the second story of the barn. We packed a lunch that day, but next time we may have to try their menu...especially the ice cream!

I am terrified of chickens. Their talons freak me out, but Claire LOVED them.



Claire was most excited to see and touch the cows. However, they were fenced up for nap time, but at least she got to see them. She tried to climb the fence to get in with them, but i stopped her and sanitized her little hands...especially before lunch.


Before we sat down for lunch, we had a little visitor.

Girls' Weekend

This weekend was one of my very favorites. Friday evening 2 of my dearest Louisville friends came up. We stayed up till 1 AM talking. Then Saturday AM we enjoyed a yummy Zajicek breakfast tradition of cheese blintzes and fruit. After getting all "dolled" up for the day Lori and I helped Suzy at Babies R Us to update her registry. Then we headed downtown to the canal. It was an amazingly beautiful day outside - so what better way to enjoy it than a stroll along the canal and even lunch out on the balcony of River City Cafe. We finished the afternoon with a quick trip to Circle Center Mall. (see Lori Lyons' blog for more fun pics: http://loriandryan.blogspot.com/)

That evening I hosted my first Indy girls' night - the featured event was fondue. And it was a hit. Normally I like to have everything prepared and set out for my guests but this time I thought it would be fun to involve everyone in the fondue production. So as the guests arrived each one picked a task. From chopping veggies to slicing pound cake. Or boiling beer for the cheese fondue to whisking the heavy whipping cream for the chocolate fondue. We all had a blast while meeting new friends and ejoying the company of old. A few were unable to come, but don't worry girls, there will be lots more to attend!

Sally and Jen chopping the veggies

Misty slicing the sourdough bread

Shannon...you're supposed to be MELTING the chocolate...not EATING it...I knew I shouldn't have truster her with that job. :)

Lori and Suzy shredding the Guyere cheese...it smelled aweful but tasted yummy.

Slumber Party, Shipping Off and Sales

These last few days have been great. Wednesday was my sweet nephew Jonathan's 5th birthday. After going out to eat the boys came over for a slumber party. Thursday, my little brother Gil moved into the dorms for his first year of college (sniff sniff). I sadly forgot my camera but it was bittersweet moving him in. Friday Claire and I picked up some great deals at a garage sale. I was never into garage/yard sales, but recently a couple friends have convinced me that especially when you have kiddos you can find some great items at amazing prices. This morning's steal...Mega Blocks doll houses. I got all four doll houses with their accessories for $5! I was on a mission for new fall shoes for Claire, but when she found this box of goodies, I coulnd't resist. She played with it all day - she even got her daddy to play too :)



Claire was trying to sit in the house too.

Audrey Brianna Blair

Tony's sister Misty gave birth to a sweet baby girl on August 11. We got to go up and visit the new family this past weekend. It was a hot day, but Papaw still managed to get some fun pictures of everyone outside enjoying the sunshine.

My Little Baker

Like mother like daughter...As many of you know one of my favorite hobbies is to bake, especially desserts. Well I have recently found out Claire too loves to bake. Today we baked a chocolate cake with chocolate icing (from scratch) it was very yummy!