Life As We Know It

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Bloomington Wine Time

Friday afternoon we left the camp ground and reentered the civilized world. We went to visit Indiana University and Oliver Winery. During our visit to IU we stopped to have lunch at Nick's. After lunch we headed to Oliver for wine tasting.

Eric and Me at Nick's

Adam and Kristi

We went on a tour of the winery and I snapped a couple pic along the way

The tasting begins...

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Brown County

Thursday morning Kristi and I hit the road to start the 3rd annual Brouwer / Strobel camping trip! While the husbands were working hard we were setting up camp. Anyone that knows me very well, is laughing right now. Heidi setting up camp...no way! Yes way, Kristi and I set up the whole camp before Adam and Eric got here! Our husbands were so proud of us and thankful they missed out on the sweating. The first night of camping we roasted hot dogs over the fire, smoke cigars, and played games.

Camp Fire Area

Food Tent

Strobel Tent

Brouwer Mansion

Now that is how you light a cigar

Kristi Lighting Up

Stoke it up

The Smoking Begins

Time to Relax

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Shower Time

As of September 11th my sister Jennifer will be Mrs. Drew Clark. Jennifer and Drew are perfect for each other and I can't wait to be a part of their special day. Saturday was Jennifer's bridal shower. We had a wonderful time; we played games, ate food, and laughed the evening away! The bride to be was glowing as always! I think she had a wonderful time and enjoyed all the people that came too share in her special day!

Soon To Be Mrs. Clark

I won the first game...I knew the bride and groom the best!

Mother and Daughter

Mom with all her girls

Cake Time

Aunt Lisa and Baby Micah

Aunt Jean and Allison

The bride to be and all the kids

Jennifer's Mother In-Law to be and her bling

Mommy and Daughter

Drew's Sister (Emily) and Mother (Missy) with Jennifer

Jennifer with the Grandma's

The bridal party

Jennifer with her Mom's

Jennifer with our Parents

Monday, August 2, 2010

Score

She Shoots...She Scores...

Saturday morning Eric and I went to see Alivia play soccer. She has improved so much over the last 2 years. I think she might take after her Mom and be a soccer pro. Alivia's team won 3-0! Alivia earned the last goal for her team! Way to go Liv!

Alivia is #13

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Holiday World

Thursday afternoon Jenny, MaKayla, Kinsey and I headed to Southern Indiana for some much needed fun. We had a 5 hour drive to get to Jasper, Indiana. We wanted to enjoy our drive so we made a couple stops on the way. We first stopped and had lunch at Wendy's. Wendy's is Kinsey's favorite. After lunch we drove down the road for a little shopping. Then back on the road. We kept the girls busy with movies, cd's, and coloring! Later after about 20 mins of the girls asking “our we there yet”, we decided to stop again for an ice cream break. Once the girls released some energy and stretched their legs we continued to head south. Once we arrived in Jasper the girls were so excited, they could hardly contain themselves. After checking into the hotel and jumping on the beds, we headed to dinner at a local restaurant called Snaps. Snaps was delicious and priced well, if you are ever in Jasper I would recommend you try it. After dinner the girls needed something to lower their energy level. Jenny found a park close to our hotel and the girls played for a bit. Back at the hotel we played a board game and then headed to bed. Friday morning we got up bright and early so we could be at Holiday World when it opened. We started the day in the kiddie section the girls rode several rides and loved it! After the amusement rides we headed to the water park for the rest of the day. The girls did great on all the rides and loved every minute of it. Then we said when it was time to leave. The ride home was a little quicker than the ride down. The ride home was very quiet the girls slept almost the entire way. We only stopped once for some dinner! We all had a blast.

The Fab Four Getting Ready to Head South