Thanks for the wonderful 13 years, Copper...

Copper as a puppy





 COPPER

September 29, 1999-

June 22, 2012

Today we had to say goodbye to our sweet and loyal dog Copper. 

Copper has been such a wonderful friend and he has been along for quite the ride...

 residency, fellowship, cross country move (he became quite the air traveler during those days), and so much more. 



One of my favorite pictures of Copper and Chloe together

Over the past few years, we have watched as Copper's health began to decline, and sadly, due to circumstances that were beyond our control,  we had to say goodbye to him today! 
It was an agonizing choice for us to make but we find comfort knowing he is going to a place where he will be happy and at peace.

We Love You, Copper!
Thank you for the wonderful 13 years!



Daddy Turns 40!

In May, Jeff turned the BIG 40!  

I threw him a poker night at my parents house!

Pool Day...

Yesterday, we spent the morning at the Dublin South swimming pool.  It is a fantastic pool with such fun things for kids to do.  

At first, Bryson was a bit tentative but it didn't take long him.  He loved the water and I have the feeling by the end of the summer he will be quite brave.

We had so much fun, I think we are gonna go again today!

The little moments...

The little moments are so precious to me!  

Whether its catching Bryson smiling as he plays by himself

or a quiet moment enjoying time with his daddy or just being a silly little goose (a nickname I like to call him)!  

These are the moments that I cherish more than any other!  It's when I realize what a wonderful little boy he is becoming and how blessed I am too be able to be a stay at home mom!

Bryson's 1st Birthday Party!!!

The decorations....

The Birthday Boy...

The cake... 
(he wouldn't eat)

The fun...

Cosi

On Bryson's actual birthday we wanted to do something special with him, so we decided to take him to Cosi!  They have a great area called "Little Kidspace" that is intended for infants through preschoolers!

Bryson had a total blast!  He was so intrigued by everything!  We will be going back for sure!

It was such a wonderful family day!

Easter Bunny Lane & Easter

The weekend before Easter, we decide to head to Youngstown for a quick visit and take Bryson to 

Easter Bunny Lane at Kraynaks! (Our parents took us both there.)

Bryson had a blast looking at the exhibits at Easter Bunny Lane but he wasn't too sure how to feel about the Easter Bunny!

On Easter Sunday, we got up and got ready for church.  After church, Bryson got his Easter basket from the Easter Bunny.  He seemed to be pretty unimpressed!

We then headed over to our friends, the Young's, for a wonderful Easter dinner!  Our friends the Foerschler's joined us and we had a wonderful evening with good food and great conversation.  

How lucky we all are to have wonderful friends to spend holidays with when we can't be with our families!