4th of July Weekend Festivities

Our 4th of July weekend was as busy as ever. We celebrated our country with family and friends on land and on sea. On Friday night, half the family watched the fireworks in Sylvainia at our friends the Demseys and the other in Perrysburg at Ron and Pegs. Saturday morning we headed to the boat with my extended family. We headed towards Port Clinton where we visited Taylor's cottage on Lake Erie. It was the first time I was out there since I was Caleb's age. The kids had a blast tubing and I scorched my feet on the beach. It was unbelievably hot. Saturday night we had Kent, Terri, Brandon and our friend Jen over for a cookout. In the eventing we drove to Ft. Meigs for the Maumee-Perrysburg fireworks. Sunday we hung around the house most of the day. We headed back to the boat to head downtown Toledo for the fireworks on the river. It was a warm night but, we had a blast for the 2nd year in a row.











Sadly on the 3rd our good friend and neighbor, Paul Szymanski, past away after a 14 year battle with brain cancer. Over the past several months we all enjoyed visiting with him and his wife, Sandra. Paul loved life like no other and was a true inspiration. He loved talking with the kids and made us all laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and friends.

Grace is Three!

This year the family celebrated Grace's 3rd birthday at Chucky Cheese. Grace had a nice time with her brother and sisters exploring all the games and rides. We all enjoyed visiting with Aunt Jenny after living in California for the past year. She especially liked her new Dora the Explorer "big girl" bike. The following day she celebrated again with her cousin Mak, who had his 2nd birthday on the 23rd.

Happy Father's Day

This Father's Day, Brian, Dad and I, spent the morning at Rockwell Trout Club. It was a beautiful morning and there were several anglers out there. We had a lot of luck, catching 14 between the 3 of us. Brian pulled in the largest of the lot. We had a nice time and can't wait to return. Thanks Dad.

Happy Birthday to Caleb

This past Monday we celebrated Caleb's 9th birthday. Jamey surprised him early that morning when two of his closest friends, Pete and Mitch, came to spend the day with him. The boys had a blast. Nana and Papa visited for dinner and we went to Mema and Ampa's on Wednesday. We can't believe how fast our little, "bub", is growing up.

Dog Days of Summer...

I am sure many have all heard, via Facebook, that Emma got bit by a boston terrier this week. She was walking with two other neighborhood girls who were returning two dogs to their owners, one street over. The dogs were on leashes as they headed around the block. When they were one house away, one of the dogs (pictured below) lunged at Emma. She put her arms up protecting her face and it bit down on her left arm, under her bicept. The dog hung there for a few seconds before Emma could get him off. She was taken to Toledo Hospital where she was given 9 stitches on her lacerations. We later found out that these dogs have been loose before, running around the neighborhood. She is pretty sore but, in good spirits. The only bummer is that she is heading off to summer camp on Monday.

Graduation Day

This week Hannah graduated from Perrysburg JHS. I can not believe she will be going to the big high school next year. Here she is at her reception with her friends, Jessica, Mikeala, Grace and Jake. They all look so grown up.

Happy Birthday to Hannah

It is hard to believe that Hannah is already 14 and will be starting high school next year. She spent her 14th birthday a Cedar Point yesterday with her orchestra class. They had a competition and then spent the day in the park. It sounds like fun but, Hannah had to spend the day in a wheel chair. She fractured her fibula about 1 1/2 weeks ago on our trampoline. She was bummed but, a trooper even in the rain.