Our whirlwind trip back to Ohio
We had the opportunity to go back to Akron for Jimmy Malone and Kathleen's (Adams) wedding, so we decided to make a go of it. We left on Tuesday night and I drove straight through to Cincinnati (10 hours). I had the easier job, however, because even with Benadryl, both kids alternated needing to be held throughout... Not safe or fun... Anyway. We got to see the Robertsons and the Hansens, and got in on a little family Graduation ceremony (Yeah, Devon!)
I may add videos at some point, but not right now.


Owen spent (and spends) a ton of time in the sling Blaine had our camera and was entertaining Kate. Shannon and Blaine, still taking crazy pictures All the kids seemed to love the piano
Dinner was delicious! The back deck is so nice to have Grandparents and grandkids Mom was excited about her grandsons, so even with the screaming we had to get a picture Blaine was still taking crazy pictures all the time
The neighbors have a little play hut thing that they let Blaine and Simone use, and Kate enjoyed it too. Simone, I must say, is absolutely FEARLESS SKYLINE!!!! Kate was just as excited as I was! After driving straight for another 5 hours, we got to Nana and Pop Pop's! They were glad to see the kids
Bruce and Laurie's house... Kate enjoyed herself We got to see family at Devon's graduation that we hadn't seen in a long time... Did I mention that Bruce is a chef? MMMmmm tasty treats! Aubrey was a big help keeping our little tasmanian devil away from breakables We didn't get to spend much time at the graduation party, however, as we still had a wedding to get to!
Big Jim enjoyed his great grandson before we had to rush out Derrak and Mel--who didn't bring Jack, but they're forgiven ;) On the way home that night we stopped by Schiller to see CJ and Jen. If you notice the flooring... CJ put Pergo down! It looks AMAZING! And was this the sign of things to come, Jen? I think there's a stork shadow in the background!! Owen was just enjoyed by all after I left
Kate loved the little pool... she could only get out of it backwards, which was very funny. The videos are too big to post, but funny! Who loves you, baby?