Hodges Family Blog: Sept 2016 - just the beginning

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, October 11, 2016

Sept 2016 - just the beginning

Reds game with Branden and Amanda - so much fun!

"Digger Daddy's phone" - B can't get enough of his night time phone time.

Kane found out what stickers are and loves putting them all over herself. Goofy girl!

This was a night to remember - Kane wanted to cuddle and lay on Mommy's lap!!! It was amazing!

Papa was sitting outside at their new home for the first time! He is so happy!

Monkey see monkey do - all day long!

Feed the ducks in the neighborhood! They are getting a little brave and getting really close to the ducks - we are trying not to teach them to kick them back towards the water but it's tough.

A cute bench picture moment!

Kane wants to put those socks on her feet, she is learning so quickly. And of course loves sunglasses!

They do love each other!

A few favorites - Kane loves her purse and Braxten loves his construction sites!

Play date with Gabby was so much fun! She couldn't be any cuter.

Watching Blippy and playing with our cheerio construction site. Braxten played with the trucks while Kane enjoyed eating the "dirt"

First Parent Meeting ever! Can't believe we have a kiddo that is old enough to go to school even if it's once a week. Braxten is growing up way too fast!