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!

Friday, January 22, 2016

Christmas Day!!


Christmas was magical! It was Kane's first one and Braxten had more fun than ever! Kane had no idea what was going on but loved to stare at the tree, the lights and the activity. Braxten loved seeing Daddy early in the morning after work, the bright colors, the trampoline and of course his Pop. Presents were open for a long time and seeing responses from B as anyone opened one was entertaining. He not only loved his own new toys but he also loved stealing everyone else's gifts and carrying them around. We knew he would love the trampoline and he did! About every 3 minutes he would run over and do a few jumps and then move on. We had a yummy breakfast and then headed to Missi and Pop's. We played all day, and in the miracle of christmas, everyone got a nap - Everyone! We had an amazing steak dinner and came home tired and ready for bed. A day for of family and blessings - couldn't have asked for anything more!!! 





































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