Final Ohio post

Today we attended the big "shindig" in honor of my Dad. It seemed everyone had a nice time and enjoyed talking about my Dad. I guess I will leave it at that. My feelings about the whole thing are still not exactly "good"... but we will move on!




Unfortunately - I only got to see a few of my favorite relatives for less than 2 hours. Not thinking to take pictures... I managed to get Little J to snap one of me and my favorite uncle! Yep - it's rare that there is a picture of ME out here! haha!

Little J had the camera and was "supposed" to take pictures of everyone... ha! He is 10... so 99% of the pictures are feet, arms, and really bad expressions! Oh well!

As far as rating this trip on a scale of 1- 10... one being NEVER again, and 10 being - SUPERIOR... I gave it a 3. The kids and the hubby had a pretty good time, got to see a few new things... but there were a couple of events that occured during the trip that left a really sour taste in my mouth... one in particular that still has my kids a bit un-nerved as well as the hubby and I. Oh well... I guess that is why we have the dynamics we do!

Ohio post #2 - Malabar Farm

I have to say that the most enjoyable part of our trip was our three visits to Malabar Farms. This Farm was once owned by Humphrey Bogart, and is absolutely wonderful! We were only 8 miles away, and spent alot of time there hiking in the woods and letting the kids blow off steam (much needed!). It was so beautiful and we were pretty much the only ones there! We did some awesome hikes in the woods, and the kids got to see alot of chipmunks, squirrels and deer. It was really a great place for us to unwind and relax... definetly left a great impression for all of us!

Ohio trip post #1

We arrived in Columbus late on Wednesday night... the flight went pretty well... just looonnnngg! The kids had a tough time staying occupied and started to get on each others (and my) nerves!

Our only problem on the way there was that we lost Big Al's game boy :(.... sad, but life goes on! Oh, and my curling iron got smashed! haha! Thank heavens for the Walmart next to our hotel! The kids spent alot of time in the hotel pool today... whoo hoo for hotels with pools!