Saturday, December 19, 2009

Christmas Tree 2009

This is our trek into the woods (of Dublin, Ohio) to get our Christmas tree.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Kids and Santa




We hit Easton yesterday to have the kids pictures taken with Santa. We couldn't go as early as we wanted, but we got there at 12:45 and stood in line and were informed that Santa would be taking a break at 1:00 and returning at 1:45. I told Teresa she should walk around and I would wait there. I'd planed on waiting at least 45 minutes anyway. Teresa walked around for a minute and came back to get Rachael and the two of them had ice cream while Slane and I held the spot.


It was funny watching the new parents show up only to take one look at the line and walk off shaking their heads. They are going to be very disappointed when they don't have pictures of their kids with Santa to look back on.


The kids were great and really enjoyed sitting on his lap. All of the other parents in line were very polite and resigned to the idea of a wait in line being inevitable. We all got along very well.


Here is a picture from 2008 and one from 2009.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Cookies

Finally make the gingerbread cookies last night.
Rachael's favorite parts were cutting out the shapes and the rolling pin.
I'm glad I made 3 batches of dough because this batch of cookies is nearly gone already.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Decemberrrrr

This is Rachael at her Decemberrrrrr Zookids. It was a special 5 hour Saturday Zookids. They learned about winter animals and what they ate. The got to see an Owl and pet a turtle.
She looks unhappy here because she was coming down with a cold and we didn't know it.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Christmas 2009




Teresa and Rachael are decorating the small tree in the kitchen. This is the first tree she has helped decorate so she is asking questins like, "What's a hook?" and "Why does Santa have a red belt?"


It's fun to hear her ask about things I take for granted.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Star Wars In Concert

There is nothing between us and the orchestra.
If anyone thinks we are geeks, The guys next to us are singing in Wookie!
I am afraid.

Anniversary

Celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary in the front row at Star Wars In Concert!
So many people want to be us tonight!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Library

Rachael, Slane and I visited the library to see their model train exhibit for Christmas, while Teresa had appointments.
It looked as if it had about 5 trains going.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Thanksgiving

After our Thanksgiving meal we're all relaxing.
This is a picture of what I'm thankful for.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Park

Teresa decided it was too nice not to have the kids at the park one more time this year.

Storytime

Teresa was able to take the kids to a Tuesday storytime at the library. This is for pre schoolers so there are more directions and higher expectations, like counting and jumping.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Thanksgiving Gift Bags










St. Francis of Assisi church is collecting gift bags for Thanksgiving. Each bag has a complete Thanksgiving meal consisting of: a $20 gift card for a turkey or ham, instant potatoes, stuffing, rolls or bread, cheesecake, corn, green beans, yams, a roasting pan and a reusable cloth grocery store bag.




We are donating one from our family and I had a closing recently where the client, in lieu of a closing gift, asked to donate a bag in her name. Rachael helped me shop and assemble the bags.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Slane's 1st Steps

Slane's first steps.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Apples on a Tree

My 3 year old just drew this on her Doodle Pad and told Teresa it was "apples on a tree".

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Jax & Rachael

This is my niece, Jackie, holding Rachael at the Columbus Museum Of Art for the talk given by David Carter, the pop up book creater. It was a great talk and important for people to hear about the different ways to make a living in the arts.

CMA

David Carter, pop up book artist at CMA.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Halloween 2009

Here is the slide show from Halloween 2009.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Slane

He can bang his head on the floor and slam his face on the coffee table both very well. Now if he would concentrate less on those talents and more on walking it would be great.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Lynx Day

This is a big day for Rachael. They are bringing a Lynx into Zookids.
She wanted to pet a Jaguar. I hope she's not disappointed.

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Pirate

Our little pirate thanks to Columbus Children's Theatre.

Storytime

It was a great storytime today.
We had pirates from a Columbus Children's Theatre production.
Rach was a little frightened at first and never did get a picture with them, but Slane didn't have a choice.

Friday, October 16, 2009

Night Out

Teresa and I scored out favorite sitter Thursday night and were able to hit Basi Italia.
Great food and service and a night with Teresa.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Tuesday Zookids

It's turning cooler here so after Zookids Teresa took the kids out to lunch instead of the picnic they normally have.

Slane's 1st Birthday

Rather than post all the pictures from Slane's 1st birthday party, here is a link to my brother Tim's flickr page.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/morbitzer/sets/72157622571960144/

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Pinata

Tomorrow my Frankenstein pinata will be dry and ready to take paint.

Sticker Project


Teresa bought Rachael a new sticker project today. Rachael placed all the stickers by herself and dad only helped her with two.

Pinata

The pinata is really taking shape.
Tonight I want to put a layer of plaster over it.

Pinata

This is the beginning of Slane's Frankenstein pinata for his birthday on Saturday.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Another Treat

Rachael earned another good behavior treat. She wanted ice cream from McDonalds. On Sunday nights the tables are dirty and I saw a guy sleeping at a table.
I can't wait until she learns to say "Lindey's" or Basi Italia.
I should count my blessings. I got out of this for only $1.

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Fall Pictures

After shooting with my brother Ben this morning Teresa and I took the kids to get pumpkins and take some pictures at a farm market. Rachael fell in love with one of the old tractors there and talked one of the owners into starting it up and taking her for a ride. He had to try two tractors before he found one that ran. Just the first in a long series of instances where she talks guys into getting her way.

Fall Day

I had a great morning shooting with my brother Ben at Deer Creek.
Then Teresa and I took the kids to Peter's Farm Market to get some pumpkins, treats and pictues.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Cake

Rachael had 5 good girl stickers so that means a treat with dad.

Cooking

This is why Rachael enjoys helping mom cook.
Storytime was today. It was about dressing yourself and Rach got to see her friend Charlie.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Our Walk

Rachael out, Slane all excited.

Our walk

Photos from our walk. We have a lot of cool things about Columbus.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Miss Bratwurst

Slane got his picture taken with the 1st and 2nd runner up of Miss Bratwurst. Miss Bratwurst was at the OSU game so she spent the day in the rain and these two got to hang with guys like Sal.

Miss Oktoberfest

I ran into Miss Oktoberfest Saturday evening and she says she knows my family. Who's surprised?

Oktoberfest

Rachael with her face painted at Oktoberfest on Saturday.

Oktoberfest 2009




Teresa's booth at Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest 2009
















Teresa is doing very well at the Oktoberfest at the fairgrounds this year. She tells me it's beautiful.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Ear Tubes

Slane in his surgury scrubs.
He is in a great mood and another couple said ear tubes for their kids only took 7 minutes.
We are also he'll sleep the rest of the day. Dare to dream!