Seventeen years ago today...

I married my Prince Charming.   I'm so thankful for the journey that unfolds each day.  There are many chapters to our story and while sometimes the "writing" may not be what we choose, I wouldn't change any of the ups and downs we've experienced.  The journey has strengthened our marrige and I love you more and more each day.  Happy 17th Anniversary--looking forward to the new chapters yet to be written. 

Love always!

NKF Walk 2011

National Kidney Foundation Walk

October 23, 2011

Team Westerville Central



Ohio Statehouse
Columbus, Ohio



How do you pass the time waiting for the NKF Walk to begin?



By getting a balloon hat, of course!

Alexander and his friends listening to the NKF Speakers prior to the start of the NKF Walk. 

Walking through...



the streets of Columbus.



And the walk begins...

Alexander and Team Westerville Central participate in the 2011 NKF Walk

Waiting for the team to return

Team Westerville Centrla concluding the NKF Walk

Enjoying time with friends

Alexander was the top fundraiser for his team.  Congratulations Alexander on making a difference to someone affected by kidney disease.  Proud of Team Westerville Central and VERY proud of you!



A"maize"ing Fun!

Last Saturday afternoon, once sports were finished and everyone had a chance to rest, we ventured to the Maize at Little Darby Creek. 

Each year the "Maize" changes.  This year the maze commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.  Both boys are history enthusiasts and I figured it might be the only way to get them to a corn maze--they were definitely intrigued.

We decided it would be appropriate to enjoy kettle corn while getting "lost" in the maze.  Let the adventure begin!!

Apparently, I'm easily amused--I thought this sign was hilarious, but my family just passed it by.

I followed their lead--whether it led us in the right direction or in circles.

A view of the farm from a top one of the look-outs positioned in the maze.

Me and my boys

Somehow, after struggling with our directions, we managed to find the maze exit.  I'm still shocked the boys agreed to this picture!

The slides were fun for young and old alike.  Noah FLEW down the corn chute and...

bumped along down the washboard slide.

We enjoyed the farm animals--we spent quite a bit of time watching the goats.  Trey discovered a pulley system that delivered food to the goats atop the tower.  Of course, they're conditioned to notice the food, but Trey sent it up to them...empty.  Poor goats!

The boys thought the manual carts were a lot of fun.  It was hard, but they refrained from bumping into one another.

 We thoroughly enjoyed our family time together and the boys suggested we return next year!

Ready, Set...DODGEBALL!!

6th Grade Dodgeball Tournament

Genoa Middle School

October 19, 2011














Team Whitehawks



Three Dogs and a Cat

Sixth graders from each of the four middle schools were invited to participate in the first-ever "Three Dogs and a Cat" fun run.  The experience helped runners determine whether or not they might join the Cross Country team next year.  Noah enjoyed running, but decided that Cross Country is not for him.      

Stretching




Stretching some more to loosen tight muscles



All the 6th graders gather for instruction on where the race will begin and end

And, they're OFF!

YAY Noah!



A strong finish to his mile run



Our First Letterboxing Adventure

Welcome to Char-Mar Preserve
Delaware County Ohio
October 9, 2011

We found our clues on http://www.letterboxing.org/ before beginning our adventure.  Noah was designated as our "clue reader".  The clues take you off the beaten path, but it was fun to navigate through the leaves and over fallen trees and rocks, climb up dry creek beds and explore.

Trey and Alexander looking ahead as Noah shares our next clue.

Unfortunately, we confirmed that the 1st and 4th "letterboxes" remain "unkown".

Our clues for the "Animal Quest" led us to two letterboxes!  We were thrilled to find the "froggy", which took a lot of effort and the "lizard", which we easily found. 

We brought our own stamp pad, stamp and pen and wrote a comment in the letterbox before concealing the letterbox for the next adventurer(s).

Continuing our hike after finding the letterboxes.

If you're interested in venturing on your own "letterbox" scavenger hunt, check out http://www.letterboxing.org/ for more information. 

We had a wonderful time at Char-Mar and hope to have another letterboxing adventure soon!