Fun Times

Last weekend Brian really wanted to go to a Chicago Cubs game but the tickets were too much money so we decided to go to a Cleveland Indians game instead. We went up with our friends Dave and Stephanie and stayed in a hotel. It was pretty fun just to go and see a game even though I really didn't watch much. Davis was actually pretty good. I only took him for 2 little walks.

During the middle of this week we were able to go camping with some other friends, the Baldwins and the Richards. We went to a place not far from our house called Alum Creek Lake. There were many campsites around and a fun beach they made where we were able to go swim. We had a great time Amanda, thanks for inviting us.
Here are a bunch of pics from the past week.

Playing at the beach on our way home from camping

Brian didn't bring his swim suit so he had a lot of fun building a sandcastle and covering Davis with Sand.

Davis and Braxton had a great time playing in the dirt. They were filthy the whole time but they had fun.

The campsite.

Right before we left Brian took the trash to the dumpster and this is what he saw.

Kevin decided to get a long stick and put it in there so it could crawl out. I bet it was so happy to finally get out of the garbage.

Mike, Candice and Taylee Richards.

Amanda and Braxton Baldwin. Sorry Kevin I didn't get a pic of you.

Trying to get Braxton and Davis to pose for a cute picture

Davis being ornery.

At the Indians game

Go Indians!

Dave and Stephanie Jump

Fourth of July!

Brian's buddies from dental school. Can you pick out which one is Brian? Just look for the crutch. He's such a hottie with that thing!

This year we went with some friends out to Zanesville, Ohio at Matt Clark's parents' house for the fourth. It was beautiful and a lot of fun. Brian just kept saying, "Give me a good reason why we shouldn't live here for the rest of our lives." It was kind of annoying. We are going to an Indians game tomorrow because Brian says that he needs to do something fun. I guess he is stressed from all the Arrested Development he has been watching. We are trying to decide whether or not to buy a condo out in Hilliard or just rent the rest of the time we are here. I love the condo, but we just don't know. Davis is just plain crazy. He got some new sun glasses and thinks he is pretty cool with them on. He likes to punch and I don't know how to get him to stop. Brian says to just let him punch it out of his system. Not the best parenting method but which of his ideas are? Any suggestions?

Everyone playing Corn Hole (its a bean bag game). Its a lot of fun!

Davis' new shades

Home sweet home.

Swimming in the front yard. I know he looks a little old for this baby pool but he likes it.

Grandparents Visit

We had a lot of fun having our parent's come out and visit and help with Davis and Brian after his surgery. We were able to go on some little vacations, eat out a lot, and watch lots of movies. We went to Hocking Hills State park, Kirtland, to an Amish community, and to Lexington Kentucky. Thanks Moms and Dads for all that you did for us and do for us. We couldn't ask for better parents. We love you!

One of the many horse farms in Lexington.
They were so beautiful.

Davis finally fell asleep at the Kentucky horse park.

We asked them if they had wheel chairs
and they offered the motorized wheel chair. (Awesome) Brian had
so much fun riding around.

Just some little ponies

Davis with Grandpa Dansie

At the Franklin Conservatory

At the Columbus Zoo with Grandpa Peck.

Does he look smart or what?

Davis with Grandma Peck.

Surgery update

Well Brian is doing pretty good. He kinda had a bad morning right before surgery. We got there at 7:20 and the receptionist forgot about him after he registered. Brian thought that he was going to have to reschedule his surgery. The nurse that was putting the IV in tried 7 times and collapsed his veins. Finally the anesthesiologist came over and had to put it in his wrist. Then during surgery he woke up and felt a lot of pain so they had to give him a nerve block in his leg. When my dad and I finally got to go in and see him he said that it was the worst experience he has had. He did have a pretty good night his first night home though. He feels better than he expected so that is great!

I've been so lazy

Well I know that I have not posted for a very long time. I don't know why, I just have been lazy I guess. My parents came out last Wednesday and we went back to Hocking Hills and went up to Kirtland which was so beautiful. We've had a lot of fun with them and now Brian is having his surgery. Tomorrow morning we have to been at the hospital at around 7 am. I think that we are both a little nervous but I know everything will be OK.

My Beautiful Wife by Brian

I just wanted to let my wife know how much I love and appreciate her. I couldn't ask for a better wife and Davis has the most loving and patient mom in the world. I think that the patience will be a plus for him in the future I am starting to realize. She works all night and takes care of Davis all day just because she wants her husband to be able to eat at Wendy's whenever he wants. She is the lowest maintenance girl I have ever met. We live in a dirt hole compared to some of our friends, but she never complains (well, maybe a little). She has a pure and never doubting faith in her Savior. I have always admired that. She does things because she knows they are the right things to do and for no other reason. She can always make me laugh with the things that she says especially when she isn't even trying. She also has some great hair. Davis and I love you Rachy!

Hocking Hills

Brian didn't have to go to school yesterday so we decided to take a little day trip down to Hocking hills national forest. It is about an hour southeast of Columbus and it's a pretty cool place. It was raining so we didn't hike around to much but we saw a lot of prettiness. It is so green and peaceful there. We're thinking about going back when my parents come and visit and maybe stay in a little cabin or cottage. There's so many cool little places to stay and eat at.

Pretty picture

Davis and me just holding our umbrella's

Davis running in the parking lot

The happy family

We're standing in a big open cave.
It is called Old Man's Cave
I know you really can't see us but we
wanted to capture the scene behind us.

I thought that this was so cute!!
Where's Brian's head?

Davis had to hold the umbrella so I had to stand

behind him to hold it up.

eating chicken nuggets on the way home. Yummy!