The Wait is Over

After 15 months of waiting, the wait is over. Sean found out yesterday that Eli Lilly, Tippe Labs will be sold to Evonik by the end of the year. He will be offered a position with the new company on Monday as well as a severance package and better benefits than what we currently have with Lilly. We are overwhelmed with the way that God has worked through this situation and how he has provided for our family. Thank you for all the prayers on our behalf as we are very excited to be able to stay in the Lafayette area. This was the best possible outcome for all 700 Lilly employees and we are very thankful.

On the Road with the Purdue Bells

This weekend my mom and Evan joined me and the Purdue Bells on the road to Goshen, Indiana. We had a fabulous time.

The Purdue Bells...



The Purdue Bells with Mom and Evan...



Mom and Evan on the bus...



Ready to play for the Elkhart County Purdue Club...



Group photo with leaders of the Elkhart County Club...



Our rehearsal at the church was 2 1/2 hours...



Then we enjoyed dinner at Octoberfest...



We played in both morning services at Trinity Lutheran in Goshen...



We posed for a picture with Dean and Jane DeVoe and their pastor before heading back to campus...



Bronze leadership....this is truly a great group of ladies...



Dean, Jane, and me...



Evan and me on the bus...



Jane gave me this awesome Purdue bag. I haven't had time to pack it yet, but I can't wait!! We really had a great time and I can't wait to do it again! These trips always make some of the best memories! Hail Purdue!

Uh Oh, He's in the Chair

Today some friends of ours gave us their high chair. We didn't have it home very long before Evan was in it. He sat there for about 15 minutes, very interested in his new view of the kitchen. I got out a little toy that my mom gave me from her daycare and he had a great time watching the dog as it sang "How Much is That Doggie in the Window".












Today was also my birthday....36 years....now we are getting somewhere!!

This One's For Aunt Mary

Today is a very rainy day, so we are cooking and playing, and watching the Wiggles!!
Evan loves to lay under his arch toy and watch the Wiggles for a little bit, then play, then squeal......he has been doing this for over an hour now! Hope you enjoy the pictures. Talk to you soon!







You can tell October is here.....the girls are all decked out in their candy corn outfits today! They say "Hi" to Aunt Mary!

Very Interesting....

Do you think Evan finds the suncatcher in the kitchen interesting? You be the judge...

Purdue Homecoming 2009

Today we went to Purdue's Homecoming. The day started off early with the Shaker Chimes playing on the President's Council Stage. That was pretty neat to be able to play in this venue. The students did a great job, too, which made it even better...







Then it was time for "Magic with Blake". Blake is in the Glee Club, so my kids know him well. Justin was the lucky audience member that was chosen to help Blake today. He doesn't look thrilled, but he was....you have to remember that he is now a cool 5th grader...





Another day of firsts, we all got a close up look at the Purdue Marching Band, Gold Dusters, and Twirlers. Erin has decided that she now wants to be a kindergarten teacher and a Purdue twirler when she grows up. We'll just see what we can do about that! I have to admit, they are pretty cool to watch...





Evan went along with us to all the festivities. He was a good baby and I think he was warmer than all of us! He enjoyed listening to the music and watching all the activity. He even posed in a picture with me!



Last night we were part of the Homecoming Parade. Sean had to work all evening, so I had all the kiddos with me. I hope to be able to post some pictures from this event tomorrow during loads of laundry...yes loads of laundry is what I'll be doing since I will be home with Caleb. He is sick...YUK! We are hopeful that it is just a little flu bug and nothing too serious. Time will tell! Have a good night everyone and stay well!

Evan is Four Months Old

Wow!! I can't believe that another month has gone by and Evan is four months old! There are so many new things that he does that makes us giggle and laugh. Now, if we can just keep him from getting the swine flu, we will be in good shape!

What a cutie he is....we love these new things about you:

You pucker your lips when you look at your toys
You like to hold our hands
You have started to giggle at your brothers and sisters
You cry when we eat dinner until we come and get you...you like to sit at the table with us
You cover your head up with your blankets
You kick your feet like crazy when you are excited
You hold your head up all by yourself
You play with your toys
You love the Wiggles



We love you more and more each day. Our prayer is that you stay healthy this winter. Mommy tries to not think about it too much or she starts to worry...we know that God is in control of your life, so we just need to remember that truth. Here are a few pictures from this week...