Christmas time

We baked cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve

Steve and Jill are playing Santa

Steve and Elizabeth

It was nice that Patches got into our group photo

It's been a long time coming!!!

These are just some random photos of some happy people during the last few weeks. Everyone is well and adjusting to life in Ohio. It's wonderful to see smiles on these faces again after what they've been through the last few years.

Elizabeth has a new camera, so she's had fun taking silly pictures.

In case you didn't know, this is Jacob and he's tired of having his picture taken.

Steve, Elizabeth, Jacob and Jill, a new friend, on their way to a movie.

Happy Birthday Todd!

It's hard to believe that Todd is 43 on November 29.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODD!

Here's Todd with his "baby brother, Steve".

Me and my two boys.

Happy Day for Special Kids

Here are a few pictures from Elizabeth's 12th birthday.
Everyone looks happy!

Here is Elizabeth and her "knight in shining armor".

Elizabeth and Jacob

Elizabeth chose her cake; an icecream cake from DQ.

South Carolina

We just spent a wonderful week in Beaufort South Carolina.
We rented a beach house close to Hunting Island which had an
indoor swimming pool. The kids made great use of it. We spent
many hours at the beach, rested, found wonderful seafood restaurants,
and did lots of sightseeing.




Steve's new job was very understanding about taking a week off
for our South Carolina trip, in fact they encouraged it! They knew
how important it was for them to have this time together. God has
been so good to this family. We are so grateful!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELIZABETH!!

Today a very special girl turns 12 years old! We love
her very much and are so glad to have her in our
family!

Steve's 1st day at work

Steve recently got a job for a company called FiberSeal. They are located in Bedford Heights. They take care of carpets and upholstery in homes. These are very "high end" homes; they often take care of professional sports figures homes. He called today from a home that has an ice rink in the lower level. I can hardly wait to hear whose home this is. Here is a picture of Steve when he got home from his first day at work. Elizabeth and Jacob were here to greet him.
God is so good! All the time!

Cedar Point

We recently had a wonderful time at Cedar Point amusement park. It is rated one of the top parks in the country as far as roller coasters go. I went on several rides I never would have thought of going on a few years ago. It was very fun! Here are a few pictures.

The view of Lake Erie is beautiful.

I did not go on this one; others did.

Happy Anniversary, Honey

I know everyone thinks their mate is the very best...but mine REALLY is. Forty four years today; but who's counting!!

Isn't he just too cute!!!

First Day of School

 

 

 

 

Today was the first day for Elizabeth and Jacob to attend North Canton Schools.
Elizabeth is in Middle School and Jacob is at Orchard Hill Elementary. They were excited, but a little apprehensive.

God is good!

2 Days on Lake Erie at Great Wolf Lodge and Cedar Point

We told the kids we were going to a nice Best Western that had a swimming pool. They were surprised when we pulled in at the Great Wolf Lodge that had an indoor water park. It was fun for all of us.

Trying to decide what to do for dinner.

This is "Raptor" and even I rode on it!

Arcade games resulted in fun things to take home. Cedar Point was even better than they imagined!

First week in Ohio

We've had a busy week with football, 4th of July holiday, fireworks, hiking, climbing, fishing, and lots more.






Jacob and Papa Odie ready for fishing

Elizabeth met a neighborhood girl, Payton

Jr. Championship Football at Fawcett Stadium

Waiting for fireworks at Silver Park