It's the great pumkin, Jackson David!

On Sunday, October 11th we took Jackson to pick out his first pumpkin at the Fall Harvest Festival at Waterman's Farm Market in Indianapolis. Aunt Melanie and Nicki joined us for the fun-filled fall afternoon. We took a hayride to the pumpkin patch where we picked out a baby pumpkin for Jackson. Unfortunately, the pumpkins were either tiny or gigantic so we were unable to find one suitable (and carry-able) for carving. We quickly conquered the corn maze (which was either really easy or we are just really smart) and enjoyed hot apple cider.

Homecoming 2009

Butler University Homecoming was Saturday, October 3rd. This year was filled with activities for the 5-year reunion of the Class of 2004. JD and Jackson tagged along to the various homecoming events at my alma mater.

We started the morning with a champagne toast in Irwin Library...site of our class gift "The Heritage Walk." The class posed for a picture on the steps of the library as we did during Senior Week 2004. Jackson practiced his new trick...pointing...during the shot.

The Alpha Tau chapter of Delta Gamma is under construction! The chapter house is expanding to hold a total capacity of nearly 90 women. When I lived at the home at 737 W. Hampton Drive it held just over 60! Even though I sit on the House Corporation and have had a hand in the plans, I am still shocked every time I see it. My friends (and sisters) went back to check out the construction progress.

While at the house, Daniel McNeely and Jenna Daugherty "bounced" with Jackson to Beyonce. He enjoyed the entertainment, although I was nervous that they weren't in the right "state" to be handling my child!

Jackson and I stopped for a picture by the golden anchor in front of the house.

In true Butler fashion, no one in my group actually attended the football game. However, we attended a tailgate (called Barktoberfest) in the parking lot. Jackson watched the parade and played some lawn games before conching out in my arms. Although a lot has happened in the 5 years we have been gone from campus, the memories come flooding back when we all get together and enjoy such a wonderful day.

Watch out Aunt Melanie...here comes Jackson!

So the goal might not be regulation height...but, come on. Aunt Melanie has nothing on our rising star!