Annual Fair

We have been going to the Lake County Fair for the last four years. Before Armaan's 4th of July birthday, we used to also hit a couple of other fairs around that time. This year I didn't think we would make it to the Lake County Fair, but it all worked out. It was Armaan's first exposure to rides, and it was fun to see him try out different things.

Once the ride started, Armaan wasn't so sure he liked it

2010 Pictures

Winding down summer

Summer is winding down to a close. When I leave in the mornings, it is dark outside. Not the rosy glow of dawn that I was used to seeing the last few months. The kids have been pretty busy. We had bought a seasons pass to the Munster pool, and I think it was well used. Armaan went from not caring much about water, to constantly dunking himself underwater. Somehow he likes to hold his breath and go under. Not much into swimming, but I suppose its a good start.

Priya starts her school in a week. She is going to Highland Christian, and is quite excited about it. She won't be with her best friend Skylar going on, but they should be able to see each other often enough to keep the friendship going.

As opposed to Priya, we are not having the best of luck potty training Armaan. He is just not interested in it. Which wouldn't be that much of a problem, if his pre-school didn't start in a few weeks too. Even though its entirely self imposed, the stress of getting it done is still there.

Armaan's first VBS

Happy birthday, Stephanie!

Armaan suddenly appeared at bed time wearing Priya's underwear and her nightie. What a goof!

Ten years together!

On June 17th we celebrated our tenth anniversary. How time flies!! Lots of good times...

Trip to Michigan

Tish and the kids took an almost 3 week trip to Michigan. It was a nice time of extended stay, though after about 2 days I got pretty bored! Here are some pictures from the visit.

Going fishing!

Happy birthday Armaan!

Happy third birthday to my little boy! Well.. he's not so little anymore! He's such a delight to be with.

Armaan and Priya's cake that dada and dadi sent from India

Summer fun

For the last ten days, I have been living the bachelor life while Tish and the kids have been in Michigan. The being alone thing was fun - for all of a day. Then it got pretty lonely and boring. Big ol' house, and I'm living in just one room of it. So I spent some time messing around with things that needed to be fixed.

The first was the furnace. I thought I had fixed the noise from the draft inducer with some lock nuts, but that doesn't help bad bearings. So I ended up ordering a new unit and putting that in. Like with any project, it took longer to put everything back together, than to take it apart.

(Don't mind the red circles. I had posted this picture in an appliance forum looking for advice)

The next project was my car. The power lock in the rear door went bust. How many of you have heard the eeeeeeeeeeeehhhhh sound of a bad power lock? That's what it was. So I ended up going to the junkyard, and pulling the actuator from a wreck. I've really come to like this place because they pretty much leave you alone. I can get to practice on lots of cars before finally breaking into my own. And the age-old rule of DIY projects applied here - the right tools help you get the job done quickly! Before this, I never knew there was such a thing as a door panel tool.

Now onto the stuff the kids have been doing...

The day before they left, we had complete power outage for two days. You can't tell here, but the room is pitch black.

Priya's tree is growing up with her

The kids loved camping out at grandpa's backyard

Cooking breakfast in the mess tent the next morning