Looking back part 4?

Monday...Today was filled with an early morning full of giggles, then an afternoon at
Snyder Park! Nate climbed liked a pro. He thoroughly enjoyed all the fun things they had to do. Take a look?

















Even Lillian enjoyed it!













Emma thought the shady spot under the tree was quite lovely after she threw her little fit because she couldn't get on the playground equipment! Poor little Emma was worn out and didn't even notice the geese!







Afterwards, we found a Skyline Chili, which isn't hard to find in Cincy. Rissa needed to feed her local specialty. Everyone raves about the Cincinnati Chili....I'm not a big fan. Cinnamon added to my chili doesn't appeal to me, nor does having it put in a big pile of spaghetti and topped with cheddar cheese. (YUCK!!) Rissa and Nate loved it. They can have it! Tomorrow we head for WV!!!

Looking back..part 3.

Sunday....It was an early morning. Everybody knows how well I do during those...but, I had a good reason for being up early! Chelsea & I were headed back to the Cincinnati Airport to pick up Rissa, Nate and Lillian!! We waited just outside security and way down the hall we saw what looked like tigger...hopping as fast and high as he could get. I knew it had to be them! I was right, and when Rissa saw us she told Nate we were there waiting and allowed him to run to us, but, he got detoured. Something to his left caught his eye and immediately his running feet turned and we lost sight of him. Rissa caught up with him and lots of hugs and kisses began once they passed the security guard.

Our plans were simple. Chelsea, Rissa and her babies would stay here in Ohio til Tuesday, then we would drive over to Dory's for Drew's High School Graduation. In the meantime, we needed to entertain Nate and burn off some energy. So we wandered off to our little playground, napped and then Rissa, Nate and I went to Meijer.

A little dinner and playing was just what we needed for our first day together.. Bellies full, we hit the tub and slept well than night!




Have I told you guys how nice it was to have them here? It is times like these I wish we lived closer.

Looking back part two

Saturday.....Chelsea , my Princess Airman had arrived and this morning, Dad departed for WV, to spend time with Dory and her family. Chelsea and I had to deliver Hunter Arnold's graduation cake and my plan was to surprise him, he had no clue she was in town and attending his party. He met us in the driveway and shortly after we arrived, Chelsea was settled in with the boys laughing, smiling and eating. Watching her with them, I realized she really is quite lovely. That smile and the way she looks you in the eye, engaged in conversation. A quality I hope she never loses.





Hunter is Colleen's oldest son and now that we have met all of the family. I feel as though we are just as much a part of theirs as they are of ours. Of course I took my camera, because I remember those days. Talking, hosting, being an active part of the celebration makes is hard to get those photo memories that you wish you had. Here are a few from the day:





Hunter, the Graduate!





Collleen with her Daddy and another with her Mom





Those 3 are of my favs from the day! Then there were these...























We ate, talked and stayed too long. But, then the fire pit was just beginning to roar when we pulled out of the driveway. Congratulations Hunter!! Thank you for allowing us to share in your celebration!

Looking back part one

It is quiet here...very, very quiet. Emma is curled up on my lap and I have spent the last 3 days feeling guilty that I didn't blog at all last week. My thoughts are jumbled full of memories, so I plan of doing a couple blogs about our week. Because if I didn't, this one blog would be 15 pages long!

Our Princess Airman arrived on Friday night...that should've been my sign. She had told me she arrived at 5:45....rush hour traffic time to get to her. So, I left at 4:15. Her flight was actually due at 6:45, but thanks to the president, she was delayed. Seems he was talking in Minnesota, where she had her connecting flight. So I spend 4 1/2 hours at CVG.







Lots of coffee, potty breaks and people watching!



I waited on my hero, but in the process got to see 2 other Hero's return home for R & R!



I sat in the secured "fish bowl" waiting and watching....returning to the flight information screen to see if she had arrived, because down in the bowls of the airport I had no cell service. The flight was arriving at 8:05, then it was in range, and still I sat with my camera ready to shoot my Princess Airman's returning smile! Did I remember how she walked? How does she carry herself? I didn't want to miss her!

But, I DID!!! She was soo excited to be home to Mommy she bolted out of the gate and sprinted the entire 300yrds to the baggage claim, and I missed her! After her flight was eliminated from the arrival board, I ventured upstairs, to find my Princess setting against a wall, looking disappointed that Mommy wasn't there...but, I was, she just ran right past me! Hugs and apologies ensued and I finally had her home after 9:30pm.



Rest up a Princess, cause we've got a busy week ahead of us! Rissa and the kids arrive on Sunday, then off to WV for Drew's graduation, then pick up Trenton and return to Ohio for lots of family fun, with Rissa, her babies, Nate and Lillian, Dory her babies, Drew and Bailey, David, me, and Chelsea!