Sending Summer Out in Style

Ty's First Time at the Circus: 9/11/09

In keeping with the entry below, we took Ty to the circus for the first time. Judging from his reaction to the Dixie Stampede in Gatlinburg , we were sure he would have a ball at the circus, especially since he has recently been learning his animals (specifically horse and elephant...both of which they have at the circus). It was hard to judge whether or not he had a good time, though. He pretty much just sat and started most of the time. I think he was just tired. We went to a Friday night show that started at 7:30. His bedtime is usually around 8:30 so by intermission he was laying down on Justin's lap. He seemed to perk up a little during the second half of the show (perhaps it was the sugar from the $12 bag of cotton candy setting in). That's when they had most of the animals, which is what he likes best.

Colts Vs. Jaguars 9/13/09

Justin and I went on a date to the Colt's season opener this year while Ty stayed at his babysitter, Stacie's house. We had a lot of fun. It was my first time in the new Lucas Oil Stadium so that was really neat to see. Justin was so funny because he was analyzing every aspect of the stadium's construction process the whole time. Plus, the icing on the cake was the Colts WON!!

Helping Daddy Mow

Tractor and Engine Show at Conner Prairie 9/19/09

Justin entered the tractor in his first official show this weekend. He pressure washed it and still had the dirtiest tractor there. Most of those tractors are just for show, but he still uses his so it's more authentic. I think that makes it better than all the rest, of course. Grandpa Barnhart was there too with all his cool old engines. Ada, Owen and Uncle Collin even came too!

the 3 Barnhart men

boys at work

Ada's 6!!!!!

Ty's Pooped!!!

What a way to end the summer!!