Hodges Family Blog: Happy Memorial Day!

How it all began

Ralph and I have been together since the summer of 2008 but it all began in 1992. Ralph's sister, Colleen and I have been best friends since 6th grade and we grew up at each other's houses throughout the years. Ralph was always around but being the younger brother was forbidden to be around us (not that he wanted to make up dances with us). We said hi during high school and when I needed a jersey to wear to school on Fridays, Ralph was nice enough to let me wear his. He visited Kent State while I was there once to look at the football team and campus but decided against attending. He joined the Marine Corps and we spoke through emails every now and then just to see how the other was doing. Life went on and our paths finally crossed again in 2008 when Colleen invited me to their families yearly 4th of July party. Ralph was home on leave from Iraq and I just moved back to Cincinnati. This time when we saw each other things seemed a little different and the rest is history. In December 2011 we were engaged, July 2012 we were married, April 2013 we bought our first house and March 2014 we had our first child, Braxten! Each year has been more blessed than the last and we are so excited to see where our future takes us!

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Happy Memorial Day!

On Sunday we went to Mamaw and Popo's house to have a cookout and watch the older kids swim. (We will try it when it gets much warmer) Braxten was a "sly little guy" with his cute side grin. Zoe and Cooper swam like fish with Nate while Colin took a nap. Braxten slept outside in a swing since he would have nothing to do with napping inside. I think he is worried about missing out on fun! We have all decided that Colin and Braxten are going to be great friends and get into trouble together as they grow up! Zoe was a diva with her sunglasses so I had to add a picture of her showing them off! Another cookout on Monday with Missi and Pop, as he loved sitting by the fountain listening to the water! Even though Braxten has a cold he was a trooper as we had a long weekend of visiting family and friends! We are thankful that he is getting great sleep at night!