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!

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Family Christmas Cookie Baking

Annual (almost) Christmas Baking with the family is one of the best days of the year! Braxten loved watching the cookies being baked, Zoe decorated like a little elf and the rest of us rolled, dipped and baked amazing treats to share. Santa came this year too!!! He always rides a fire truck though Milford right before his big night and the truck turns around in Missi and Pop's driveway! We all threw on our shoes and literally ran out the door to catch a glimpse and wave at Santa. This year Santa got off the truck and took pictures with the kids!!!! It was a huge highlight of the day and made the Christmas season even more magical. We are hoping that can be a part of our family baking day from here on out. As stressful as this time of the year can be, I am thankful that we can all slow down for a day and enjoy family, friends and holiday goodies!














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