Indy Irish Fest 2012

On Saturday evening, we had a bon fire and enjoyed a beautiful evening!  Then we woke up Sunday morning to corned beef hash and Irish coffee!









We headed off to the Irish Fest in Military Park!  There was great bagpiping, music, Irish step dancing, food, and so many shops!  We had a lot of fun just walking around and taking it all in!

Later we watched Braveheart and enjoyed some corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots and onions. It reminded me of the old Irish Blessing.

A Wish for a Friend

Wishing you a rainbow For sunlight after showers— Miles and miles of Irish smiles For golden happy hours— Shamrocks at your doorway For luck and laughter too, And a host of friends that never ends Each day your whole life through!

Asian Adventure!

This week Emily and I made sure to attend Indianapolis' annual Chinese festival!

We parked on campus and walked through the fall breeze to military park where there were booths, food tents, and even a concert stage! We took in all the booths, walking together as we did in Korea and feeling nostalgic of our time in foreign lands. We then sat near the concert stage and listened to the beautiful haunting notes of Asian string instruments as their sounds melded into one with the wind through the trees. Then, the drums began to pound and the procession of the "dragon team" began!

As the dragons snaked their way through the park, children took paper lanterns and ran alongside!

We followed the procession all along the White River Canal where the dragon appeared the swim through the waters.

As the dragon grew closer, and the drums louder, we could feel overwhelming goosebumps in knowing we were a part of something that has centuries of culture behind it.

As we left the festival, we kept the evening theme alive by having dinner at PF Chang's! Their Asian dishes never cease to disappoint! We spent the evening in perfect weather and felt blessed to enjoy our time together with the memories of adventures past while making new memories for the future!

Diaper Cake for Baby Shower

On September 6, 2012 we spent some time shopping at Christmas Tree Shop for fall accessories!  We had such a great time and with coupon in hand, we really stocked up!  Next, we stopped off for some Chinese food before heading to Ashley's to make a diaper cake and go through some things from Natalie's.

Using our wrap technique makes diaper cakes look so much cleaner
and doesn't use nearly as many rubber bands!

We used small birds to go with the theme

Ashley's lettering really made this cake!



















The diaper cake turned out amazing and we know the mother-to-be will be really impressed!

Turkey Hill $2 Tuesday at State Fair!

Perfect weather, perfect prices! Our annual trip to the fair proved to be a fantastic summer night! Greg joined us for some traditional as well as nontraditional fair food! Emma had a lamb burger, and I had a lamb burrito with the ever deliciously famous Doc's classic root beer! Then we went to the dairy barn to get some of their famous craft ice cream cones! Greg got an extra scoop but we weren't too jealous :)

We walked through some exhibits and then Em and I rode the ever exciting Blizzard forwards and backwards! We were sore from laughing and screaming!

Then, we went for a spin on the enchanting gondolas where we got a look over the whole enchanting fair filled with twinkling lights, bells and whistles, and the bustling crowds.

The end of summer air was cool and perfect for our final stroll down the midway where we picked up some two dollar warm "mouse ears". The perfect evening for a State Fair adventure! Our State Fair is a great State Fair! Don't miss it, don't even be late!

Devouring Dowtown... and then some!

We were able to have dinner on the rooftop patio at the "End of the Line" in historic Fountain Square. The name comes from Fountain Square's use as streetcar turnaround at the intersection of Virginia Avenue, Shelby, and Prospect Streets, beginning in 1864. For a long time, the neighborhood was known as "The End" by the locals.

Although the weather was hot, we enjoyed the downtown views and the delicious lineup they had for the Devour Downtown event beginning with their Fresh Baked Pretzel Sticks with Havarti dill & Stout beer cheese sauce appetizer! Sun King brews, fresh burgers, and summer breeze... who could ask for anything more?!?

We then proceeded to New Day Meadery to try their cider selections. We agree, the "South Cider" was worth the trip!

Shakespeare on the Canal

 

The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice, is one of the great tragedies by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603. Othello is a highly esteemed general in the service of Venice. Iago is Othello's ambitious friend. Othello promotes the Michael Cassio to the position of personal lieutenant and Iago is deadly jealous. Iago begins an evil and malicious campaign against the hero. Othello elopes with Desdemona but Iago starts to plot against them. Othello becomes jealous and suspicious of Desdemona. He confides in Iago that he plans to poison Desdemona. Plots and murders ensue and Othello returns to the castle to kill his innocent wife. He eventually smothers her to death. Emilia tells Othello the truth about the scheming Iago. Othello wounds Iago, then kills himself. Iago kills Emilia. What a tragedy... but we loved it!

The beautiful sunset over White River was the perfect backdrop for the drama. Birds flew low over the river and sunshine sparkled over the valley. It was as though we were all transported to another time where the language was formal, but the stories were all the same.

A perfect summertime Shakespeare picnic among friends!

Fourth of July

What a beautiful 4th of July!

We packed a picnic and went to Eagle Creek park for a relaxing day swimming and lounging on the "beach". We got to sit back and listen to patriotic songs under the sway of the park trees while enjoying a smoky chicken salad sandwich and crisp Angry Orchard cider.

After wading in the creek and lounging in the summer sun, we read patriotic poetry in the grass. We reminisced about our country's history and what it means to fly the flag.

It was the perfect weather and a perfectly lazy patriotic day at the park!