July 11, 2009

4th of July and a road trip!

Gwen's adventures continue with a trip to Indianapolis for a wedding, a trip to Chicago to visit the Caseys, and a baby shower!  

We started our week last week with a massive undertaking.  With Brad at work, Gwen at the sitters, and help from Carolyn and Adam Mix...we took on painting the trim of the house.  When we bought our house last year, it was green with forest green around the windows, cranberry above the windows, white here and there, and light pink as an accent color too.  It sounds horrible, but it looked okay.  Just not us though.  So, the green stayed but everything else went white.  There is only one coat of paint on the trim now, but it looks so much better!!!!!
After a week of painting, it was time for some fun!  Brad actually had Friday off so we headed up to Indianapolis to visit our friends Jenn and Andy.  We went to Conner Prairie that night with them to see the symphony and fireworks.  Very cool show, with cannons and everything, and everyone loved it!  Gwen even signed "more" at the end and was looking for more fireworks!!!!  So cute!
"Jenn, when will the fireworks start?  Oh, and is there more yellow watermelon?  That stuff is amazing!"
Saturday Brad's cousin Terri was married to Jason!  It was a very nice wedding, with lots of fun and rain.  But, that's good luck right?  Sunday Brad headed home, and Gwen and I headed to Chicago.  We tried to keep our visit relaxing, but there is always so much we want to do!
One of my best friends came back for a wedding, and a baby shower was thrown in her honor!  It was great to see Julie and we are so excited to hear about Baby B!
"Grandma Delores check out my dress!  Poof!"
"Auntie Erin, you might need a snack, but I need one too!"
You know you are a Princess when the world stops for you!  Gwen somehow got everyone to watch her Curious Buddies movie together in the living room!  Amazing!

Another funny by Gwen:  She just figured out (randomly in the car too) that if she plugs her nose and talks it sounds funny!  I'll be chasing her with the camera to see if I can capture a video!