Trapeze

ROSIE


MARCEE


JON


AMY

The resort where we stayed in the DR had a trapeze school. Rosie, Jon, Amy and I each took a turn. It was equally exhilarating and terrifying. Rosie was definitely the most brave and climbed right up without hesitation to do it. Afterward, she said she wouldn't do it again because it was too scary. I have a suspicion she might change her mind if/when we go back in the future.

Mid-Winter Break in the Dominican Republic

We just spent a truly wonderful week in the Dominican Republic. The trip started off with an unexpected treat when we volunteered to give up our seats to go on a flight just one hour later and were rewarded with $2000 in United travel vouchers and first class upgrades.

Once we arrived, there was lots of fun in the sun for all ages. Sam and Rosie spent most of their days at "vacation camp" swimming and playing, while Jon. Amy and I had our version of fun playing tennis, windsurfing, sailing, swimming and spending lots of time reclining with a book. Needless to say, we are sad to return to negative temps and snow, and we'll definitely be dreaming of our next winter vacation in 2016.

You can see all 200+ photos from the trip by clicking here.

OSU defeats Oregon for National Championship

   

 

Click below links for a few videos as well:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScOx2WEik9o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpac5cnq8pg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7Le7LrvZXw

Random Thoughts and Reflections from the National Championship Game 

(typed on my iphone during the middle of the 4th quarter)

Being with Ned, what a great experience to have with my brother

Hearing chants of O-H-I-O from all four corners of the stadium ALL GAME LONG

Seeing buckeye fans outnumber duck fans by ~4:1 at the stadium

Devin Smith making one of his incredible deep balls catches right in front of us
Our amazing seats!!!  Our amazing seats!!! (in the 4th row, OSU side, 25 yard line)
So many past buckeye stars sitting in the luxury box near us (ex. Troy Smith & Jim Tressel)
Brave 4th down play calling and execution by the Buckeye coaching staff and players 
Cardale Jones (the 3rd string QB!) is a warrior just knocking people over left and right
Surrounded on all sides in our section by great die hard OSU fans
Simply exhausted from cheering my head off for what felt like the longest game of my life
Stadium was like a casino or hotel, so luxury and plush relative to the Horseshoe