On our Cincinnati trip we spent a day in downtown Cincy — walking the riverfront, going to the top of Carew Tower, and visiting the downtown TJ Maxx. What can I say? The store lured us in with the promise of finding treasure. We didn’t find any treasures, but we did find a large assortment … Read More
Cincinnati
Baby Girl, #1 Son and I spent 11 straight hours together on Saturday. In a Camry. Driving to Cincinnati. That’s in Ohio. So we could spend a week with Wild One and her BF. After yummy pizza at Dewey’s — we stopped back at Wild One’s apartment to change clothes before heading to Mt. … Read More
She wears them both
This is the right hand of our baby girl. She’s wearing two rings that are special and significant in her life. The ring on her middle finger is a Claddagh. It’s a traditional Irish Ring. Our kids are of Irish descent — on their father’s side. That’s where their stubbornness comes from. The Claddagh’s design … Read More
Yesterday we woke up in Cincinnati – and went to bed in Rochester. As expected, pulling away from the curb in front of our girl’s home brought some sadness. Yet, I also felt so proud of her. . . as she stood there in front of “her” place (with Tim). She has accomplished so much … Read More
Cincinnati – Day Four
Day Four — Cara worked 7pm to 7am this morning — so she came home from work and slept. While our girl was sleeping — DIY Guy and I began painting her living room. Cara joined us when she woke up – then us girls started painting her kitchen. While we painted DIY Guy set … Read More
More smiles and giggles . . .
About a month ago Cara called me from Cincinnati She was giggling and sounded pretty darn happy. She had just gone on a date. She is still giggling and smiling Because now she has a boyfriend. Do you still say “boy” friend, when the “boy” is a man? Either way, they are spending a lot … Read More
Ahhhhhhhh……internet. Last Friday morning DIY Guy and I headed to St. Louis to visit his family. Cara also headed to St. Louis on Friday! Friday evening dad treated us to pizza at Dewey’s (you must try Dewey’s pizza! — they have one in Cincinnati too). While we waited for our table we watched the pizza makers … Read More
In sickness and in health . . .
Our daughter, Cara, is a nurse in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a little girl she knew she wanted to be a nurse. Nursing school didn’t come easy for Cara — but her determination and dream kept her moving toward her goal. Recently she experienced something that made all her hard work worth it. Here’s her story… … Read More