Homecoming Weekend

Jordan' last homecoming dance.....2008 with her boyfriend Scott.

It's Been a While

Hello all my Friends and Family,
I know it's been a while since I last posted. Well, we've had a great summer. Spent a lot of time in Luna Pier but unfortunately since Bob allowed me to re-do the kitchen, most of the time I was without it. It was well worth the effort though. The kids are doing great. Todd is settled in at U of M and is studying hard. He has developed a really good relationship with his room mate BC short for Beoung Chung, an exchange student from S. Korea. He has gone to school here in the states from 8th grade. They really have a lot in common. BC has taught Todd how to play squash, they will be joining a club team, and he helps Todd with calculus. Todd in turn edits all his papers. They love talking Eastern philosophy too. Jake is doing well, he is finally into his major courses and since working as a network engineer over the summer, he says they are a breeze. Jordan has already applied to Indiana University and was accepted. She has also applied to OSU but has made her decision to attend IU. She has taken a heavy load this year, but really is enjoying AP US Government and Economics. I really see her as a Sarah Palin type, very republican for a student!
Jordan was just told she got the lead in the fall play. She is also continuing to do speech team hoping to make it to the State finals again. Bob is very busy with work, trying to see the retirement light at the end of the tunnel. I'm becoming busier with stained glass work, just not as busy as I'd like.
I'd love to hear from you, and how your families are doing. You are always in my thoughts,
Love, Carrie

Look Who's Living in our Pond

Graduation, 2 down 1 to go!

Well, it was an absolutely gorgeous weekend for graduation on Sat. and party on Sun. It was a very poignant time for us all realizing Todd will be gone from home in late August. Especially for Jordan, she will truly miss her brother, they've been so close for so long! She assures him that she too will be applying to
U of M though! unfortunately, Jake couldn't be there because if upcoming finals next week. Be sure to mark your calendars for Todd and Shane's graduation party at Doug and Angie's house June 28th. Love to all. Carrie

Moe and Sarah's beautiful Home

Bob Jake and I went to Moe and Sarah's to visit and we were astonished how much progress they made on their house. Moe has done a tremendous job on the carpentry and Sarah has such an eye for design. See for yourself. Nolan, now 1 years old was asleep most of the time, but when Sarah got him up, he was his usual smiling self. Scarlett is getting more and more beautiful and smart! I couldn't get enough of her hugs and kisses.

Prom 2008

A beautiful Saturday sandwiched between a very rainy Friday and Sunday was a blessing to say the least! Both Todd and Jordan had a fantastic time at prom this year. We hosted their pictures beforehand. They were all so glamorous!

Fun Weekend

Hello everyone, it was a great weekend! Jordan had a fantastic performance in Thoroughly Modern Millie! She played Mrs. Meers, a washed up actress pretending to be a Chinese hotel owner for poor abandoned aspiring actresses, and kidnaps them to China for white slavery. She was really hilarious! Lori and Taylor came on Thursday, Mom and dad on Friday, and Doug, Angie, Aubrey and Shane came Sunday. Thanks everyone for your support! We really were happy to have you visit us, and see the play. Jake came for the weekend too, a pleasant surprise for me!
Prom is this weekend, both Todd and Jordan are going with dates. Todd has 2 weeks left of school, he graduates May 31st. Going by way too fast! Hope everyone is well, looking forward to the summer, and enjoying this beautiful spring weather we are blessed with.
Love, Carrie

I want to test my hyperlinking skills

I just learned how to add a hyperlink, say to my shop or a specific item.
For example, I just made this!

I know it's Been a While

Hello all,
I'm sorry it has been a while since I posted. really not a whole lot going on right now. Everyone is doing well. Jake started his last quarter of the year. He will be working at Riverside Hospital in the IT department this summer. Todd just finished training at LifeTime Fitness to work giving swim lessons again this summer, he continues to play rugby and dating Arielle. Jordan is getting ready for her play this May 1st and finishing up strong her junior year. She got a job at Steak N Shake for the summer. I'm busy with kid stuff, house stuff and still doing stained glass. Bob is busy with work, finding time to relax and get household chores done on the weekends. We will be heading up to Luna Pier April 25 th to open the cottage up for the season.. YooHoo!!!

I hope everyone is well, we hope to see all of you this summer...graduation parties maybe???

Love,
Carrie

This Chapter is Now Closed

It was a wonderful night last evening at Todd's swim banquet. Very poignant moments when the juniors got up and spoke about the seniors. After two of the swimmer's had spoken about Todd, they all had tears in their eyes, including me! Todd received a lot of praise for his work ethic, his friendships to all the swimmers and his leadership. He won the Patriot award for those attributes this year which shocked us because he won it his sophomore year too. He also won the scholar-athlete award, which of course we were very proud of. The girl with Todd is Jenna M who's been a friend of Todd's since freshman year.( we always secretly thought they'd make a great couple, Todd says she's too "type A" for him....) She won both awards for the girls. They both were the only 4 year letter winners too. Todd was really very humbled by all this attention, you can see his red face. Go Blue!

3 Hours Later!

I know this is no big deal for all of my East Coast Friends, but it sure is here! Very pretty, just need a little Christmas music to finish the mood.

Winter Wonderland!

This is what we woke up to this morning and they're predicting 6"-10" more by 6 pm tonight. It may be one of the biggest snow falls in Columbus in the past 100 years! Snowman building time today!

Jordan's State Speech Competition

Jordan made it through the semi-finals, not to the finals in her first year of Humorous Interpretation. She's not sure where she placed just yet, but it will be in the top 12 in the state! We are very proud, she received a medal and a lot of compliments! Next year she said she knows what to do to get to the final rounds...so the challenge is on!

We later found out Jordan was 4th, they take the top 3 to the final rounds! She is determined to get there next year! As you can imagine we are very proud of her accomplishments!

Quicky Update

Hello all,
Not much to report today, Kids are home from school, I think it's their 4th snow day. Todd and I are heading to the gym in a little while. Jordan got her new splint she has to wear before her 3rd set of braces in a few months. I don't know if I mentioned she has to have jaw surgery over next Christmas to correct her malformed growing jaw. Hopefully that will take care of the worsening TMJ symptoms and crooked jaw! She's doing OK with it. I was just contacted by someone in St. Louis who saw my webstore and wants me to make 1 for sure, possibly 4-5 Victorian Style stained glass panels for her. Wish me luck in getting this job! Hope spring comes soon!
Love Carrie

Jordan's Senior Pictures Already

Yes, Jordan had her pictures done as a representative of the studio so we got them already. She wanted me to post a few of them for all of you to see. I'm making her wait until May to hand them out to her senior friends. It's looking like a White Christmas here this morning!

Jordan's Play this Weekend and Todd in Districts

Hello all,
Well, it was a very busy weekend starting with a trip to Athens, OH at OU for the district swim meet. Todd was in 3 relays, and swam his best times ever. He is happy it is now over! For Bob and I though it is a little sad that this part of his life is done! We really enjoyed watching him swim. He's decided to play rugby with a lot of his friends and has been conditioning for that.
Todd has also decided to attend U of M next fall so he will also become a Wolverine. He plans on playing rugby on their club team. The business school encourages extra-curriculars. we visited Jake, he's doing well, loves the ITS major he is in, took the boys to dinner before heading home.

It was also the opening night for the senior play of which Jordan had some big roles. It was a hilarious spoof on high school. Jordan loves acting so much, and it shows. She is fun to watch. Jordan was told she had a lead in the spring musical. She is on cloud nine!

I'm posting a few pictures from the meet and the play. Enjoy!
Love to all!!