PATHETIC

pa·thet·ic/pəˈTHetik/ Adjective: Arousing pity, esp. through vulnerability or sadness. Miserably inadequate. So let's go with the latter "Miserably inadequate" and that would be how I would describe my blogging for 2012. I would like to commit to "I'm Back." However, let's take it one blog at a time. Where to begin? Let's go with our most recent trip - Ohio. We went to Ohio under the premise of a family reunion. Hamilton (Rusty's Maternal) to be exact. So the Hamiltons traditionally have a reunion over Thanksgiving. It was Rusty's grandmother's, Rose Adaline (aka Lovey, Adaline was given to Shea) request that her children (grandchildren, etc) gather at least once a year. They have honored her request for longer than I have been in the family (20+ years). Each of the living siblings takes a turn hosting in their area. For us, this makes for an awesome vacation/family reunion! Every 4 years, we have the opportunity to visit: Ohio, DC, Ft. Lauderdale, or GA ;). Needless to say, our children have been given some pretty awesome trips in addition to making great memories with cousins. I present to you Ohio 2012!

Day 1 was spent with cousin, Aidan touring Mentor/Cleveland. What a spunky tour guide/photographer/life guard...:) We went by the cemetery where grandparents were buried, then to Lake Eerie, the Zoo, and finished the day with a wonderful dinner with cousins on the Speidel Side.

Day 2 in Kirtland, then visiting the homes of Rusty's grandparents, and enjoyed a wonderful dinner and sundae bar with more awesome cousins!

Kentucky Farms (Rusty's Maternal Grandparents' homestead)

Day 3 we took a drive through Amish Country, Kidron, stopping by Lehmans, on our way to Columbus for Thanksgiving Day!

Day 4 & 5 was spent with the Hamilton Clan running a 2 mile race, catching up, eating good food, visiting, playing games, and making memories! We were treated like royalty and feel blessed to have spent time with so many members of our awesome extended family!