Goodbye My Friends

We recently said goodbye to our very close friends, the Jones family. Sam got a job closer to both of their families. I can't fault them for wanting to be closer to family but that didn't make saying goodbye any easier.

We had a farewell party for them at the church, then a couple of days later just our two families went to Chuck E. Cheese's. What an experience! While there we ran into our mutual friend Stacy. It's such a small world.









After helping them pack Chris and I remembered how much we hate moving. I have decided if we ever have to move again I'll insist the new employer pay for a moving company to do it all for us (Chris rolls his eyes every time I tell him this fact).

The Jones' move stirred up some old feelings I thought I had dealt with...Chris and I have always been the ones doing the moving, so I never realized how difficult it was to stay behind. Not only am I dealing with the Jones (and Heim) family moving, but I now realize what we put our friends in Marysville through. I am mourning the loss of my Alliance friends and my Marysville (Columbus) friends all at the same time. I am so sorry friends (my friend...).

On a lighter note...
I guess it's a good thing we are traveling friends. Get ready, Jones family...we're headed your way soon! Canada or bust, eh?

Hanging with the Franks

We recently spent an afternoon with Hunter and Emmerson. We enjoyed a healthy lunch at McDonald's then drove over to one of the city's parks to expend some energy before nap time.




The boys never want to leave after playing with Hunter. We had a great time that day!

Tree Huggers

On the same day that I decided Ohio was an OK place to live we went over to my parents' home to help plant a tree (I had to tell you it was the same day or you would have thought we all only have one outfit). Jonathan had a great time digging for worms while Drew watched a movie inside (can you believe it???). Although he did peel away from the boob tube long enough to look like he helped a bit...



See the house across the street? That's where my sister lives.

Drew loves playing in Papa's truck.


I forget the name of the tree...some kind of flowering plum. That sucker was heavy!

For those of you that don't know, this was my childhood home. I would have never guessed I would be living right behind my parents someday. We have a great yard and I love being so close. I truly think Chris likes it too!

Just call us the "Everybody Loves Raymond" family.

Great Wolf Lodge

We decided to take a quick trip to Great Wolf Lodge this past week. The boys had a fantastic time! Jonathan was incredible. He was able to ride every water slide there (and loved every minute of it). Drew enjoyed the toddler area and was finally convinced to slide down without someone there to catch him. I think Drew's favorite place was the "hot water" (the family hot tub). Thank goodness for chlorine.






My digital camera died half-way through our mini-vacation, so I didn't get some shots that I would have liked to. Needless to say I am in the market for a new camera, so it might be a while before I am able to post a new blog. So long for now, my friends!