Our trip to Hartville

Almost two weeks ago (where does the time go???) the four of us traveled to Hartville Ohio. We lived in Cuyahoga Falls, OH during Chad's 3rd & & 4th years of medical school (summer of 2001-summer of 2003). During these two years we drove down to Hartville for church. We really enjoyed this church and the many wonderful people we met there. We hadn't been back to that area since early 2004 and hadn't seen anyone from this area for about 3 years. So we decided it was time for a visit!!

It was so great to be back with these friends!! We all now have children and really enjoyed meeting their kids. Andrew & Carson had a blast! We first met up with Scott & Kami for an impromptu lunch. The kids stayed with the guys and Kami & I headed up to a volleyball game that Scott's sister was playing in. When Kami & I got back, Scott & Kami rounded up the miniature horses for rides.

Before actually riding the horse, Andrew said he wanted to ride the horse while it was running. After taking a few steps on the back of the horse he changed his mind - just wanted it to walk.

Little stinker wouldn't look at me or smile - just stuck out his tongue.


After the afternoon there, we headed over to Gary & Charla's house. Gary is Scott's brother. Gary & their oldest son Blake had picked up some worms and we did some fishing in the pond behind their house. This was a new experience for the boys. They both really enjoyed it. Neither one wanted to put on the worms or take off the fish they caught. Do you really blame them? (Chad & I didn't really want to either!) Gary & Blake helped them with that.


That evening we went over to Ryan & Heidi's house, another couple we know from our Sunday School class. Several other couples were there as well. We had pizza for supper and later roasted marshmallow's for s'mores. YUM!! Andrew had so much fun playing with the kids. They ran and ran and ran! with some tackling mixed in.



We headed back to Gary & Charla's where we were staying for the night. They have such a beautiful home in a very nice setting. We went to church with them on Sunday morning. So great to worship there again and see many of the people that we got to know during our time there. We went back to Gary & Charla's for a great lunch with them and their 3 kids and Ryan & Heidi and their 3 kids. We spent the afternoon watching a little football, fishing again, playing on their swing set, feeding their chickens, riding bikes, playing with sidewalk chalk.....

Luke & Carson feeding the chickens some grass

These two little guys both share November birthdays. I think they are 8 days apart!


Sophia & Andrew riding bikes

Sophia is 6 months older than Andrew

Luke & Carson making masterpieces with chalk

I love how little kids can just pop a squat wherever! Notice how both of their feet remain flat on the cement with their knees bent and bottoms so near the ground. Try it, it isn't easy - at least not to hold that position for very long!

Great time!! Thanks for hosting us!!