Mom, Jessica & Parker in NC

This weekend my sister, mother and nephew came to North Carolina to visit Marie and I. We have been fortunate to see them in Indianapolis, but it was nice to have them come down here so that we could show them everything around us. They showed up Wednesday night and then left early Sunday morning. Marie went above and beyond by making all of Parker's baby food and borrowed a bunch of Charlie's old toys from John & Erin's house.

We spent most of Friday and Saturday running around Charlotte shopping and showing them the city. They were also able to meet Marie and Charlie on Friday for Lunch. It was a lot of fun having them in town and we hope they will be coming back soon!

Cousins - Taylor and Parker. Taylor is very good with kids and Parker got a kick out of being licked all over my Taylor.

Saturday we went to Dave and Busters at the Mall. We ate lunch and played some games. With our hard-earned tickets, we got parker a giant stuffed blow pop.

In the downtime, I would play video games. Parker joined me on the couch and had a steady fix on the TV. He doesn't watch much TV with Jess and Ken, but he is definitely fascinated by it.

Parker and Taylor again. Marie, being the fantastic care-taker she is, had a bunch of toys ready for Parker to play with when he got here.

Zionsville football

When we came back to Indianapolis for Labor Day Weekend, we went to Lucas Oil Stadium to catch the Zionsville High School game being played there. I graduated from Zionsville in 2001 and played football while I was there. Me and my dad still follow the games and try to see at least 1 game a year.

Zionsville won 34-14. They have a really good defense and a couple good running backs. Noblesville scored off one fluke play in the first quarter then again late in the 4th quarter against our second string... other than that they were held in check all game.

Rose Rose or as Jay calls her Esor Esor

I don't really have a reason to post this picture other than my aunt Rose did not want me to so natually here it is.

Charlie's 1st Day of School

Charlie is growing up so fast. This week he started sleeping in a big boy bed and is now going to school twice a week (and yes I know he is not even 2 yet). This last Thursday was his first day and it went very well.

Charlie's favorite things are TRUCKS. We have to watch his trash truck video almost daily. John and Erin are also having a privacy wall built in the backyard so Charlie likes to stand at the window and watch "cha cha's backhoe"

Karsen Wayne Gross

Josh and Lydia's little boy has finally arrived!!

The family (minus Macy and Bronson)