We had an awesome weekend in Milford for Labor Day-- it was so good to see so many friends and family members! Thanks to all who made an effort to get together over that weekend. We arrived on Friday, and were very, very relieved that the plane ride was without incident (read: biting), as it was obviously much easier to keep Liam entertained for an hour and 45 minute flight!
On Saturday morning, Mom and Dad snuck out before dawn and trekked over to South Bend to see the Irish WIN in their season opener against Purdue! It had been many years (8 for Dad, more for Mom!) since we'd been back in the Notre Dame stadium, so it was really great to get away for the day. We also got to see several of our college friends-- and their babies! So much has changed since our college days for sure.
While we got away, Liam stayed in Milford for a fun day with Grandma, Papa, Uncle Andrew, Beth, Toni, and Aidan. They all took great care of him and he had a blast! He was a little confused at first:
But he warmed up fast. This, by the way, is Liam's "Antonia look". She makes the exact same face, and they look just like each other when they do it!
Liam enjoying some AM fun with Toni on the Aerobed:
Later that morning, they all went to the Hoopeston Sweet Corn Festival Parade to see fire trucks, marching bands, and more! It was chillier than we'd expected that morning, so thanks to Grandma for supplementing Liam's wardrobe :) Liam watching the action with Uncle Andrew:
On Sunday, Grandma and Papa hosted a party for Aidan's 8th birthday, and we were excited to see lots of family and friends. Liam helped Papa prepare for the party by hammering in a stake for the tent:
Aunt Vicki got Cousin Drake and Liam these adorable Illinois t-shirts-- they didn't have a "Thing 2", so they are both "Thing 1"s! Can't believe how much these two have grown!
Liam discovered a new interest in football-- good timing! And nice spiral, little guy!
Liam got to put his new football skills to use all day in an exciting and sometimes heated backyard football game. Granted, he insisted on being carried through the action for most of it-- but who could blame him? The thing went on for hours!
And being carried meant he was always right in the middle of the action!
Another new love-- the fist bump. Knuckling up with Bill after a good play:
(As a side note... at Costco yesterday, Liam held out his fist from his stroller and was fist-bumping total strangers up and down the aisles. So funny!)
Chugging some H2O with Grandma after the game:
Liam also got to hang out with his little buddy Owen, who has really grown since last we saw him! How cute are these two?
Liam trying to make a getaway in German's van. Nice try, dude. Look at that devilish look!
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