Evan's Ohio Visit--June 2011

For the first time, Evan joined us for 5 days in Ohio this summer.  Evan and Noah met one hot summer day at the pool in our neighborhood in Georgia--shortly after we moved from Maryland.  The boys and I were enjoying some much needed pool time and Kathie was there with her boys doing the same--the boys started playing at the pool while Kathie and I chatted--a life time family friendship was born. 

In spite of distance, the boys have maintained their friendship and still enjoy spending time together.  While visiting, Noah and Evan talked non-stop and were constantly finding new things to do--air soft target practice was one of their first "thrills" together.

Target practice--no worries, no shots at each other!



Ready...Aim...FIRE!




Surprisingly great aim!




Cooling off those "smoking" guns

Remembering June 2011

Noah on the banks of the Ohio River in Southern Ohio

 Noah and I left Trey's family reunion in Chesapeake, Ohio and traveled South, via the help of GPS, to Corbin, KY where we met one my best girlfriends, Kathie, and her youngest son, Evan.  If you've never been to Corbin, KY then you've missed out on visiting the birthplace of KFC! 

Evan & Noah outside "Sanders Cafe"

Boys will be boys!

Wendy and Kathie inside Sanders Cafe

Pretending to cash out customers in the "historic" section of Sanders Cafe

Thanks Colonel Sanders for the infamous bucket of fried chicken! 

Poor Evan and Noah were so disappointed that Kathie and I decided to veto dinner at KFC. 

We had a memorable stay in Corbin, KY--dinner at Applebee's, dessert at DQ and fire alarms and horrible storms during the night.  At least we can say we had fun!

It's a Toss Up

"Eye of the Tiger"
Wii Just Dance



Who knew Trey and the boys would be so into dancing?



Horsey rides

Kids Ninja

Three Family Ninja

Dueling for the win

Giving the hula-hoop a whirl

Concentrate, concentrate

I think I can, I think I can...

Late night round of Dutch Blitz

We had so much fun playing our games that it's a toss up--what's your favorite game?

Havre de Grace, Maryland

Havre de Grace, Maryland

Trey & Wendy on the promenade

Heather and Wendy--taking a break from shooting pictures to pose for a picture.

Hannah, Kirsten, Emily, Noah & Alexander
Havre de Grace, Maryland
July 2011

Little Boo enjoying some "brotherly love".



Noah and Hannah enjoying some quiet, peaceful time together



Playing on the banks where the Susquehanna River greets the Chesapeake Bay

A beautiful picture of the lighthouse captured by Heather

We enjoyed visiting Havre de Grace, Maryland with our friends.  We drove past the hospital where Noah was born many years ago.  Neither Trey nor I remember the hospital being so small, but it's the place where we welcomed Noah into our family.  Eleven and half years ago, Trey's parents walked with Alexander along the promenade after Alexander met his little brother for the first time.  It was fun to return to an area that holds such a special memory for our family. 

Susquehanna State Park

The kids by the water wheel outside the working grist mill

Some of the machinery used inside the grist mill dates back to the 1800's!  It was amazing to walk on the wooden floors and carefully manuever up and down the very steep stairs.  The mill is still in working order and offers fresh ground corn meal to patrons.

Original interior architechture of grist mill

Along the banks of the Susquehanna River

Our two oldest--friends since Alexander was 4. 

Noah and Hannah--friends since 2000; before either of them celebrated their first birthday!

The kids playing along the banks of the Susquehanna River

Alexander & Noah

I just adore this little girl!

A family picture along the banks of the Susquehanna River...thanks Heather!

Celebrating Birthdays!

Alexander & Kirsten
Maryland,  July 2007



Alexander & Kirsten
Maryland, July 2011



Both Alexander and Kirsten celebrate birthdays this week.  Alexander turns 15 today and Kirsten celebrates her "Sweet 16" tomorrow.  For one day throughout the year, they share the same age--today.  During our Maryland visits, it's become an unwritten tradition to celebrate the kid's birthdays at Chevy's...a favorite Mexican restaurant of ours that we frequented with our friends many, many times. 

Wishing much happiness and success to these two amazing kids!

Happy Birthday Alexander and Kirsten!

Visiting with Maryland Friends

"We shared smiles...

We wiped the tears

and through the years...

Our friendship has grown
along with us...
You are truly a wonderful part of our life!"

Enjoying lego time together--just like old times



Noah and Emylie having fun



Kathy found a picture of Emylie and Noah when they were 3 and 2 years old respectively. 
Oh my how the kids have grown since then!



Wendy and Kathy



Trey and Ken

We enjoyed catching up with our god friends and sharing many fond memories of our times together.