Visiting Ohio after Christmas

The day after Christmas we made the trip to Ohio to visit my family. Matt did great in the car, Mickey Mouse Club House and plenty of snacks were my lifesavers. While in Ohio we got to spend a ton of time with my family. We stayed at my dad's and Matt just loved being at Papa's house. Brian and I enjoyed the chance to sleep in a bit when Matt and Papa got up early (thanks Dad!!) We even took a two day mini trip to Kalahari Indoor Water Park in Sandusky with my dad and sisters. We all had a blast at the water park and even talked about returning this year.

Matt showing of his Thomas backpack that Papa Soeder got him. He just loved it and my dad did a great job shopping for Matt this year. He even went to Toys R Us on Christmas Eve.

Matt and Maddie playing on the bike. And then Matt showing off his new OSU pj's

Playing his new game with Aunt Jamie and Uncle Kenny (BIG)

 Helping Papa make meatballs

While at Kalahari Matt wanted to play in the 4 story tree house playground. Daddy went with him and let's just say it made Daddy very tired later.

 Playing in the kiddie area

 Matt showing off his gummy worm that Papa got him (he enjoyed lots of candy on this trip thanks to my family)

All of us outside of the resort

 Enjoying the wave pool 

Matt and Aunt Jamie were pillow fighting

While in Ohio Brian and I celebrated 5 years of marriage. We were able to enjoy a nice dinner together and then we had cake to celebrate with my family. We have been blessed with 5 amazing years of marriage and can't wait to see what the future holds.

Matt and I visit Ohio

A few weekends ago Matt and I traveled to Ohio to visit the family. He did so well on the flights, now that he has his own seat it is great. He played with his hockey guys almost the whole time. While we were in Ohio we got to spend lots of time with my family and even checked out the Lake Erie Monster's hockey game. Of course Matt loved it.

Maddie and Matt (2nd cousins) showing off their face paintings

 At the good old hockey game

 Me and my sisters (it was so good to spend some time with them)

 Matt and Maddie

 On Sunday we headed to the Browns/Ram's game.... two bad teams playing each other. What a great football game!! We got their early and tailgated, Papa cooked food on his new travel grill for us and we even got to play some corn hole.

Hanging out before the game.

 Matt and Uncle Kenny playing corn hole

 Matt singing "hot dog" from the Mickey Mouse show

 Aunt Jamie and Matt enjoying some raspberries

 Since it was Veterans Day they had a special flag (so cool)

 Our little Brown's fan

 Me and my boy

 All of us at the game

 Tailgating was too much for him... he slept most of the first quarter

 Papa and Matt

Can't wait til Christmas when we get to go back to Ohio!!

Family Time in Ohio

Matty got to meet all of my family members. They were all so excited to finally see him in person. My mom had everyone over for a big pasta dinner and quality time with the baby.

Uncle Jack and his great nephew

Jacki, Grandma Soeder, and Jamie
Aunt Jamie and Matty doing tummy time

Getting to be such a strong little guy

Uncle Patrick

Uncle Ken and Aunt Jamie

Me and my grandma

Aunt Jacki

Proud Grandma

My grandma was so excited to hold her first great-grandchild

OSU-TOLEDO

While in Ohio, I got to go to the OSU-TOLEDO game at the Brown's stadium. Matty stayed with Aunt Jacki and Uncle Patrick for the day. He did great and I enjoyed the beautiful weather and big win for OSU.

Had to show support for both teams

My little Buckeye

Anthony, Mom, Dad, and Me

Heather and Jeni


After the game we went to dinner with Heather and David and her parents. It was great to spend some time with good friends. Oh how we miss them already.


Warn out after a long day