Vacationing in Lakeside

Here are a few of my favorite pics from our week long vacation in Lakeside Ohio.  It was like taking a trip back in time to a town in the 60's, just like Mayberry!  We rode our bikes all over the little town.  We hung out at the little beach and pier on the lake, played shuffle board took in evening shows featuring big bands and a comedian.  We went to Cedar Point (one of the best roller coaster amusement parks in the country) much to Jordan's sheer delight.  Jon went on most of the "BIG RIDES" with Jo until he just couldn't do another.  I had to wrap up the day with one more of the big boys with Jo and it completely did me in.  I get cotton mouth just thinking about it!  Jana flew in to join us for 3 days that we completely enjoyed.  We played tons of board games and shuffle board with no cable, no internet and no video games.  We really "unplugged" and just enjoyed being together.  We all miss riding our bikes together, EVERYWHERE!

Some pictures from mom and dad's visit

Here is Dad getting patiently wrapped up by Tahlia.  Poor Dad, who knows why Tahlia was inspired to make him her victim.  Dad wasn't feeling well this day and so he waited for Tahlia to wrap him up while he sipped hot tea and then wore it around for a while.  Here is the finished product below.



This one is my favorite and so typical of my dad!  They were playing basketball and my dad scored a basket. :)

I've turned 36!

It's been a little while since I have posted anything!  This picture was taken on my birthday while we went to visit a butterfly exhibit.  My parents came to visit and celebrate birthdays since my mother's birthday is 2 days before hers.  What a gift I have always been to her!  Just kidding!!!  Anyone who knows us well, knows that we have grown into this beautiful friendship, mostly because I'm growing up.  The girls when they were looking at the pictures from my birthday said, "Mommy, look at the wrinkles under your eyes!"  Thanks, but true!  Wrinkles and gray hair have arrived but how incredibly blessed have I been in my 36 years.  I'll take all the wisdom I've gained with age.