My Little Buckeyes!

Thank you to the Kings for the Ohio State apparel. My boys

are appropriately decked out now!

New Years in California

This year for Christmas, we spent it at home. Brian had to work the next day. But right after he got off work, we headed down to St. George. We spent a few days with both families. Then we went on a fun trip down to Newport Beach, California. We spent three relaxing days at a Marriott resort, Newport Coast Villas. Here are some of our pictures that told the story.

Katie enjoyed the balcony at the resort. You can almost see the ocean in the background.

Unfortunately, this was the view every morning.

Brian, Laura, and Aryn entered the Iron Chef Contest at the resort. The secret ingredient was water chestnuts. Brian made an Asian Salad. It won 1st place for taste! Go Brian!

Laura and Aryn made a fabulous Alfredo Chicken with vegetables over noodles. We all had a great time participating in the contest.

Our two family pictures at the COLD beach.

While Brian was taking a tour of our resort, Newport Coast Villas, Katie, Brogan, my brother Jon and I walked around Fashion Island. It was a huge outdoor mall. This tree was 150 feet tall. It was awesome to see up close.

Katie loved the Carousel. She went on it twice. Once with me and another time with Brian.

We got the priviledge of seeing my grandfather. He is 94 years old. My uncle arranged the get-together. It was really fun. All of the men put on fake mustaches and berets and took a picture together. Then we went out to dinner that evening. What fun memories we create!

Brogan was the cutest and happiest kid the whole trip. I am really lucky that he is a good traveler.

This is our family picture. But we didnt send out any christmas cards this year. Sorry!

Season 7 Biggest Losers

These are Brian's cousins who will be on Season 7 next month

Please, cheer them on for the big prize.

We are behind you 100% guys and wish you all the best.

Blaine Cotter & Dane Patterson

Being Comforted

As you can see, Brian is being comforted by a pink bunny, while he was sick.

Brian was sick with a head cold on Thanksgiving weekend.

This was the only way he was going to get comfort besides his family.

Awe, ain't that just cute, a grown man still sleeping with a pink stuffed bunny.

Happy Halloween

We just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Halloween!

I hope that everyone was able to get enough sweets yesterday.

Parents with babies, I hope you were able to get yourself some candy too.

Brian - Santa Clause, Katie - A Bride

Brogan - Baby's First Halloween outfit