Port Clinton

For the first time in quite a long while, we took a little bit of a vacation. It was Emma’s first vacation, so our choices were somewhat limited. We wanted to get away, but not be in the car forever. We also wanted to find somewhere to stay where Emma’s ruckus wouldn’t disturb other people too much overnight. So we decided on Port Clinton, and Keith managed to find the very cute Island House Hotel where we rented a suite and had some extra room. We had a pretty low-key vacation. Here are some of my favorites, and the remaining bazillion or so are here.

The Drive Up and Arrival at the Hotel:

African Safari Wildlife Park : (site)

Put-In-Bay: (Interesting note – either bring a car on the ferry, plan on hailing a cab, or rent a golf-cart to drive around the island. Also, driving around the island in a golf cart with a toddler was awesome. Finally, Put-In-Bay is probably a lot more lively when it’s “in season”.)

It was a lovely, relaxing, fun vacation – and I really hope that we can go on another one soon!

Easter 2013

There’s really not a whole lot to say about this post – it’s Easter 2013. We celebrated at home with Emma first thing in the morning, and then we got ready and drove aaaaaallllllll the way to Russellville, where we celebrated with my brother’s in-laws.  I know that sounds strange, but we really love his in-laws and it gives us the chance to get Emma together with all of her cousins, her Aunt and Uncle, and her Gamma JJ and Gampa Doug.  Here are some of the favorites, and the rest are here.

Miscellaneous Fun

Once again, I’m playing catch-up. This post won’t be anything spectacular, because of the three catch-ups I’m doing, this is the least impressive.  LOL, sorry, but honesty is usually best.

Emma tried fingerpainting for the first time. She wasn’t a fan after the first 2 minutes or so.  Also, we finally had an adult date a couple weekends ago. We went to the Melting Pot and enjoyed some awesome fondue and adult beverages. Here are a few, but the rest are on my SmugMug page.

Catch-Up: Part 5

Finally, we took Emma for her first Easter Egg hunt this year. We went to the University of Dayton (Keith’s alma mater) and had a good time watching all the kids get soooo excited about the Easter Bunny.  Emma, however, was NOT impressed. But she did like the eggs, for sure.  Here’s the whole set.

Catch-Up: Part 4

Mother Nature decided to screw with us once more, and we had a HUGE snowstorm last week.  It was gorgeous to look at, and not so much fun to be out in. But I love the snow and I always have.  Here’s what our neighborhood looks like during a good snow. The rest of the shots are here.

Catch-Up: Part 3

Once I got home from Bethesda, I was quite happy to stay home and hang with the family again.  We ran, and played, and had a good time. And Emma? Well, this kid is HOOKED on music. Which is awesome, frankly.  The set is here.

Catch-Up: Part 2

I also recently went to Bethesda, MD for work. While the conference was good, the weather was not. I got snowed in and had to stay longer than planned. But, I did get some shots that I was happy with while I was there.  Here are a few, but the rest are here.