Zionsville Fall Festival Parade

The kids were in their first parade this year; the Zionsville fall festival parade.  The parade's theme was "Under the Big Top" - my attempt at face painting was pretty weak, but we had a great time!  The kids' main concern was having their grandparents gather the candy they wouldn't be able to collect since they were on the float.

 

Face pencils are not exactly ideal, but they did the trick for a few minutes, at least!  The forehead drawing was a "crown" so Mel could be a princess.

We were riding with the Josiah's Ride: Cruzin' 4 a Cure team; this was in planning for the October 11 fundraiser that Joey was part of

Look - there's Joey's picture on the float!

Surprisingly cuddly with the lion....

Our float received a prize!

The kids enjoyed riding on the fire truck, which was just in front of the float

Part of our fan club

We generally stayed dry - but the day started out a bit rainy...

Since we were the first float, the kids got to reunite with their audience and get their own candy

Happy Birthday Grandma!

We had a "surprise" birthday party for Grandma after the Fall Festival parade.  All the Doans and Indiana Worzalas were there.  Happy "Medicare" birthday!!

The kids were, as usual, excited about the cake

Never too old for playing on the floor!

Strategic candle placement

Children's Museum

Random museum photos....We went with Grandma & Papa Worzala, who apparently didn't make it on film.

Joey is very excited to be over his carousel-phobia and enjoy the "up and down" horses.

General goofiness

Joey got scared at the top of the cave, so his big sister rescued him.

Back to School: 2014-15!

Joey has Mrs. Tutilla this year for preschool, and Melanie has Miss Steward for first grade.  They both seem to be doing well after the first week.  Mel loves going to the "specials" each day (Art, Music, Library, STEM, and gym) and playing on the "big playground" at recess; Joey loves when Olivia comes to school.  I love having them back down the street and not driving to summer camp every day.  It's going to be a great year!

On day 1, we walked to school

Joey's ready for preschool!

Melanie is ready for 1st grade

Let's hit the road!

End of summer fun

End of summer pool party

Mel enjoying the hot air balloon ride at Conner Prairie

Joey at the Indians game with Jeff, Ron & Diane

The last day before school started, we went to the zoo and to Traders Point Church's playground - 

Random Pictures

We went to the Zionsville library carnival - 

Joey trying on the policeman's vest

Mel was a bit more excited about it

We had lots of friend time - 

Melanie with Kaitlyn and Grace at VBS

Mel at a playdate with a mom MUCH more creative than me!

Crazy hair day at camp!

We got a visit from Becky - 

Mel got promoted to the next swim level at camp and we celebrated with a cake, she was so proud - 

State Fair 2014

ITT treated us to an evening at the state fair; the kids would've happily ridden rides allll night long.

She thought this soybean looked like an M&M and wanted her photo with it.

Mel requested the picture, and then copped this attitude.  Joey, wearing Mel's socks, is hidden in the background.