Indiana Voyage

We started our trip on Friday morning (9/19/08). Emma is a big girl now and has her own seat. She was a good traveler and luckily we had a few kids sitting around us to entertain her. She met "baby" about half way through the flight. (What a great distraction.) Emma and baby were then inseparable for the rest our trip. "Baby" came with a VERY cool backpack, hair comb, juice bottle and socks...who wouldn't want to hang out with her 24/7?
We were welcomed at the Indianapolis airport by Mimi, Papaw and Grandma Greenwell. We were then expected at our first gathering. We met our cousins, Sarah and her daughter Leah, for lunch at a Chick Fil A. In the picture above is Emma joined by her Grandma Greenwell and Leah. Leah is an older and wiser 3 1/2 year old. She showed Emma how to REALLY play on the playground.
After we made it home from our lunch gathering, Mimi and Papaw took us to see Lake Monroe and play on the cool playground. (That's right... TWO playgrounds in one day)
While I enjoyed the serene surroundings...Emma was really into all the rocks on the ground.
Chillin' with Doc.

Indiana Voyage, The Sequel

Saturday morning we visited the Bloomington Farmer's Market. Emma was excited about the watermelon but after we let her 'hold' it all she could say was "Heavy." (over and over again.)

Emma had many important jobs at Mimi and Papaw's house. Not only was she the mail carrier and dog walker, she also assisted in feeding Doc everyday. (I think Doc got alot more treats and bones while Emma was there.)
Later Saturday morning, Uncle Mike and Aunt Pat down from Lebannon. Uncle Mike helped my dad build a deck for the house. (I think my dad helped Uncle Mike)
Emma and Aunt Pat out ready to patrol the neighborhood.

Sweetwater Trip

We went to visit Uncle Quinn and Aunt Linda on Sunday afternoon. They live on Sweetwater lake. Our cousins, Jill and her daughter Gretchen, came to see us. yeah!
Gretchen showing Emma how to give some TLC to all the great dolls that Aunt Linda had for her to play with.
A nice peaceful ride on Sweetwater Lake.
Who needs peaceful?? Emma really got into hanging her hand over the side and getting sprayed with water. Mimi was Emma's anchor. (there is a very convenient loop on the back of Emma's life jacket that was great for holding her) We taught her to say "Uncle Quinn, go faster."
Mimi attempting to avoid the water. (Emma was the only one with a change of clothes.)

More Indiana

Emma and Suttun Cunningham hanging out. (cousins)

Mimi and Papaw found some Emma size golf clubs. Emma enjoyed a few holes in Grandma Greenwell's backyard.

Emma & the Waverunner

We got a chance to take the waverunner out on Lake Monroe before we left Indiana. yeah!!! It was Emma's first time. Mimi drove us, while I was Emma's anchor this time.

The Essence of Indiana

Brown County, Indiana.

UCF vs. USF

Riding on Grandpa Bruce's shoulders may have been Emma's favorite part of the game. (Besides seeing the mascot, Knightro)
"Where's Knight mommy?" then she says, "He getting drink?" (I would have to find reasons why she couldn't see him every second of the game.) We decided that Knightro was either taking a nap or getting a drink.
Go Bulls? My friend Sarah drove 7 hours from Gulf Breeze, Fl to cheer on her alma mater, USF. She can even throw her bull horns with a broken wrist. Thankfully we sat around some nice UCF people. (she is gonna kill me for posting this)
Meet Knightro.

Marching Ducks

This past weekend Debbie and Bruce were in town staying at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando for a work conference. The Peabody is known for having these ducks that come down the elevator everyday at 11am and walk into the lobby on a red carpet. They play in the lobby fountain for a while and then head back up the elevator (on the red carpet). They never leave this little fountain the entire time. Emma enjoyed the ducks very much. If I have the story right I think the Peabody ducks are celebrating 75 years this year. It originated in Memphis, Tenn.