Summer Splash

This summer Southern Indiana experienced some odd weather and Garrett was more than happy to embrace a late summer rainy season. Garrett took to the puddles like a frog to a pond, especially with his froggy boots on. We could not drag him in for anything. We are reaching full-blown boyhood. It is fun to watch him grow and find enjoyment in the same simple things that we did. It almost makes me want to go out and splash in the nearest puddle - almost.

Soccer Camp

This July Garrett got to participate in his first soccer camp hosted by our friend and Boonville's soccer coach Brian Kilgour. Little did Brian and the BHS girl's soccer team know what was in store for them when they opened up camp to three year olds. We were eager to let them have at it. Garrett was tearing it up, except for the times that he and Cooper, Brian's son, spent tackling and wrestling all over the field - it only took them two days to realize that it was a bad idea to have Cooper and Garrett, plus Dylan Kain, in a group together. Needless to say, Garrett had a blast playing soccer with his friends and being like his cousin, Anna Grace. Perhaps there is a future in soccer for him after all - as long as we can get across to him to not use his hands and that it is a bad idea to just randomly fall on the ground (maybe a goalie). Either way, the good news is that you can take the boy out of Indy, but you can't take the Peyton out of the boy.

We All Scream for...

One of our favorite things to do over the summer is to visit Rivertown Ice Cream Shop. This is one of Garrett's must haves during the summer season. On this particular visit, we got to join Meme and Pape who were watching Garrett's cousin Landon. Needless to say that the two had a blast.



Chocolate and vanilla swirl - there's nothing better!


See Food!



Can you see me? Landon making sure I got a good shot.



Loving that Pape time.




Aw...come on Meme! I'm eating my ice cream.

Summer fun!

It is hard to believe that summer is over! Brandon's first day of school was today so its onto to another year and back to the routine! Our summer was not full of the trips and visits we had planned but it was blessed all the same. In June, Brandon's dad came to live with us after a bout of illness. Although stressful at times, we have hopefully made memories that will last a lifetime. We spent most of the summer completing home projects and swimming in the neighborhood pool. This weather has been tough to tolerate pregnant and I have had to take it easy more than I would prefer. Another shock to starting the school year is that we are 10 weeks away from the arrival of our newest addition! I will try to catch you up on some of Garrett's summer excitement in the next few blogs...sorry about the hiatus!

First up is our trip to Kentucky for "Day out with Thomas". In June we drove to the Kentucky Railway Museum for this event. We were joined by aunt Keri, Landon, Meme and our good friends, the Allens and their Nana! It was a VERY HOT day but the boys had a great time!


Garrett and cousin Landon


Meme with her boys riding Thomas (actually a train dressed in a Thomas facade)


Garrett was so excited during the train ride! The windows were so steamed up from the heat and humidity.


Here's Thomas!


Cant have a Thomas event without a tent full off train tables!

Class Clown

Garrett had his end of the year program last week for his preschool, Castle Country Academics. As you can see from the following video, Garrett is quite the "spirited" child! Ms. Kim and Ms. Jessica are two amazingly loving and patient women to work with these toddlers daily. Unfortunately, Garrett switched schools this week and will no longer be attend CCA. CCA is a preschool/kindergarten and with a new baby coming we had to look for childcare that would take babies also. We are very excited that a spot opened up at a local Christian church(Garrett has been on the waiting list for 11 months) which will take baby #2 as well. Garrett is doing very well at his new school and is already the life of the party. We were always under the understanding the youngest was the most out-going, most likely to be the class clown...wonder what that means for Garrett's baby brother!

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My three year old little man!

Garrett is 3!!! It has been a while since I have posted anything about my little man! Partially because we have been so busy and partially because the kid does not sit still for a picture these days. I have seen several folks conduct interviews with their little one to capture them at this sweet age so I thought I would try. He did pretty well I thought! I am doing my best to embrace "three". It is as tough as many say it is, plus with feeling terrible in my pregnancy it has been extra challenging. As you can see Garrett has changed a lot! He was diagnosed with amblyopia in the right eye in March and now has to wear glasses. At first I was devastated, but then reality set in on how healthy this kid really is and so what if he has to wear glasses. Amblyopia is weak or "lazy" eye where his brain did not respond enough to stimulation as a baby and therefore his right eye did not strengthen properly. We are hopeful he will only have glasses in adolescence and that the eye will improve on its own. He has done really well with keeping his glasses on and does not put up much of a fight. We have to start patching his good eye for several hours this summer so that could be the true test! Garrett went to the doctor last week and weighs 35.5 pounds and is 39 inches tall. At this rate, the doctor said he could be 6'2", which his 5'10.5" father is thrilled about!! Maybe basketball is in his future! Garrett continues to be a loving, sweet boy with lots of energy! He has struggled in school with talking and listening skills which he comes by honestly; his mom and dad love to talk! He would live outside if we let him and has rarely used the bonus room that I just had to have in our new home. His favorite people are his cousins and grandparents. He would live at my sister's and grandparent's if I would let him. His growing relationship with them warms my heart and gives me peace that our move was the right one all along!

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Exciting News!

I know it has been a long hiatus from blogging for the Kline family but I felt this annoucement was worth breaking our silence!! We are expecting! That's right....Garrett is going to be a big brother in October 2011!

We are thrilled at the thought of completing our family with a new baby! This past year has brought many challenges for the Kline family but from those changes have come blessings! This child has already brought so much to our lives and we are excited for more. I am currently 12 weeks, through my first trimester, and it has been a tough one! I have been very tired and nauseous and have had just about every pregnancy symptom known to man, many of which I will not discuss on this blog! I was this sick with Garrett and it ended at 13 weeks so I am hopeful the end is near. Garrett is excited! I venture to say he understands, except the other night he asked me "when are we going to go pick up our baby", so maybe not. When I asked if he wanted a brother or sister, he said "a puppy". Please pray for a continued healthy pregnancy , more energy for me and for Southern Indiana to have the mildest summer to date! (I am nervous about being pregnant in the summer...I hate being hot!) We love you all!

Turkey Day 2010

I am still in shock that Thanksgiving has come and gone(and Christmas is 20 days away)!! We enjoyed so much time with family and friends. The best part was that we did not have to get in the car and drive 4 hours to see family for the holidays! We have so much to be thankful as we look back on this very eventful year. May you take the time this month and reflect on the greatest gift we have been given, our saviour Jesus Christ!







WOW these two look stressed!


Jess made us a "Thanks"giving turkey. We each wrote what we are thankful
for on a feather...

it was fun to read eachother's blessings this year!






The Stephens' family



Uncle Harry and baby Nicholas


Santa Claus (Grandpa Jerry) made a visit to Grandma this year. Garrett said he
wanted "cars and a garage"


Finally we toasted "the happy couple". Celebrating Jerry and
Sylvia's recent marriage in October!

Thankful

After a trying year, here are a few things we are thankful for on Thanksgiving day!


8.We have realized that the true meaning of life is not money, cars, trips, or material things.

7.Our house in Indaianapolis sold and we were able to find a new home in Newburgh so quickly!!

6.We have great jobs that we love and have the ability to provide for our family.

5.We are healthy and together for the holidays!

4.We have wonderful friends, new and old, that encourage us, pray for us and love us unconditionally.

3. We have a beautiful son that lights up our lives, EVERYDAY!!!

2.We have a family that has provided for us and loved us through tough times this year.

1.We have a all-knowing, always present, all-powerful God that loves us and is faithful to us in our time of need

"Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in ALL circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus."- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

HAPPY THANKSGIVING,
THE KLINE'S

Chicka-Chicka-Boom-Boom

Garrett's preschool spent a week learning the song, "Chicka-Chicka-Boom-Boom"! Its a super cute song to help little ones learn their ABC's. This is Garrett in all of his toddler glory before bed singing for you!!

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Halloween 2010

Our Halloween weekend was full of sweets, family and friends! We celebrated my dad's 60 th Birthday on Saturday (he is actually a Halloween baby). Our goal was a big trip to a lake house in Kentucky but unfortunately we were unable to narrow down a weekend so instead it was an intimate night with family around the campfire. We enjoyed chili, hotdogs over the fire, spiced cider and blueberry pie... now thats a Birthday party! HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPE!
















Halloween day was a blast! We joined our new friends, the Allen's and their extended family for a pizza party and trick-or-treating. This was the first time Garrett has really gotten into the whole experience. Garrett took on the challenge with gusto. He was tickled by the fun of running up to every house and getting candy! I borrowed a Buzz Lightyear costume from a friend; however Garrett had other ideas. He refused to put the costume on and wanted to be a train engineer instead. As a mom, I have to choose my battles and the point was to have fun! I thought it turned out pretty cute anyway!


Garrett and his cousins




Meme, Pape and the grandbabies


Garrett and his new friends... The Allen cousins!






This little girl was the cutest thing ever. She was the three little pigs with the straw, brick and stick house!


Baby Ezra aka: Superbaby!

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Oh my October!

Well, an update from the Kline crew is waaaaay over due! Besides being our favorite month of the year, October has brought many new changes for the Kline's. Garrett started the month off by turning 2 and a half which meant he was able start his new preschool here in Newburgh. He is adjusting well and really likes his teacher, Mrs. Brown and especially digs her assistant, Miss Kim. He is struggling with taking naps on his cot and at times he gets a little too excited and has trouble keeping his hands to himself but for the most part it has been a very positive transition. Also at the beginning of the month our prayers were answered with the sale of our home in Fishers. We officially moved out mid-month. Our feelings were mixed with the move. Up until that point we have kept a very positive attitude about this transition in our life, but seeing our home empty and leaving the town we fell in love with was VERY hard. God is still working on our hearts to bring us peace with leaving our wonderful friends, neighbors, church and the first home we made together as a family. And it is with joy in our hearts that we announce we have purchased a home here in Newburgh(the same day we closed in Fishers!!). The process was quick and kind of unexpected but we found a home in a neighborhood that we love that was priced to move so we jumped on it! We are very excited about this home and the hope that this will give us more peace with our move. We have also started a "small group" with three other couples and are enjoying the fellowship and new friendship!! Ironically all four couples have all relocated recently back to our hometown of Newburgh from big cities, such as Indy, Nashville and Cincinatti. We are thinking of all ourselves the Boomerangs!! Brandon also started the month off by participating in the Evansville Mini-marathon. He did very well with a time of 1:37, a personal best. The best part was that his sister's came down from Chicago to cheer him on!!














Cousin Nicholas, so cute!!!



Our New House!!


Still to come......Halloween 2010!!!