Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Apple Valley, Ohio

We have lived in Ohio for over three years and we had no idea that a quaint community like Apple Valley existed. One of Mark's attendings, Dr. Kaye, let us use his lake house and boat for the weekend.



We've got the kids



Mark has his Coke



and we are ready to go!







Brian loved every minute of tubing!



So did Mackenzie!



Then it was Nathan's turn. He was so excited to go on his first tubing ride! Little did he know



that he was too close to the front of the tube. When the boat started, his weight on the front of the tube pulled it down into the water and he went right in. Mark stopped the boat and dove into the water to help Nathan. They swam back together and Daddy was his hero!







Although Nathan had had enough fun tubing, Brian and Mackenzie still wanted to do it again.



A moment to pause and then





back in the water again!





Brian found a mother duck and her babies.



This little spot was just the right size for Hadley's carseat. She enjoyed the boat ride and started crying whenever the boat stopped. She was only a little over three months old and was on her way to being an experienced boater.





We can't seem to go anywhere without trying to catch some little critter. This unlucky victim was a bullfrog. Last week it was a snake. We have already had 20 pets in the last year alone and now we only have 5. We decided the best place for the bullfrog was with his family in Apple Valley. (For all the animal rights activists: no animals were harmed during the taking of these pictures.)





Tired, but not ready to call it a day...







Brian, Mackenzie, and Nathan all said that their favorite part was playing pirates on the inner tube.





We'd like to say that Hadley had just as much fun as the rest of us...maybe next time sweetie!



After playing so much throughout the day, they didn't seem to mind sleeping on the hard floor. We don't even think that they noticed.

10 comments:

jamiegilson said...

That looks like so much fun. My goodness you're kids are all grown too. Doesn't the time just fly way too fast?! Great pictures and fun commentary. Love the bullfrog. We love critters too.

The Butler Gang said...

Looks like you guys had fun in the sun this summer too! And Hadley sure looks cute and does sure look alot like an Elison! We love keeping in touch with you guys. Maybe we can catch up someday. It's been a while! Take care.

Nicole said...

Jamie! I have been asking around trying to figure out where you guys are. Glad to finally connect! I hope you get this. If you do, my blog is http://peasinablog.blogspot.com

Take care!

Kar said...

There is nothing like boating to make you exhausted!! My dad is thinking of selling his boat, and I'm really sad about that. Good memories.

MKT said...

Jamie, What a wonderful blog you have! Love, Mom

Callin and Tricia said...

Hey Jamie, I didn't know you guys had a blog. Looks like Apple Valley is a gorgeous place. I hope you guys are doing well. Do you know where you are going yet? Good luck with everything. It was fun to see your cute little family. We miss you guys.

Bobi... said...

Jamie -
Hey, it's Bobi. You're kids are so cute! Jenny gave me your blog address so I had to come check it out. Love it! You can visit my blog at bsbunch.blogspot.com - I am so glad to be able to be in touch with you.

Cara said...

oh that looks like so much fun! We should get together some time...seems like I only see you out in the halls at church nowadays. We'll also have to talk about what kind of a camera you have...your pictures look so clear.

Juli Chan said...

What a fun vacation! You guys always know how to have a great time together.

Sanette said...

O.K. time to update--I wanna see that sweet little baby, and of course your other adorable little cuties!!