Fall in Ohio

 We have really lucked out and have had wonderful weather in Ohio.  We have a screened in porch, and here is a picture of Quinn having a blast in it.

 Kevin's friend, Bill, has 2 kids the same age as Hayden and Quinn.  Here is Hayde, Josie and Liam drawing pictures.

 All 4 of them playing on the porch

 Quinn has learned how to go up stairs.  Here she is going up the stairs with Liam chasing her from behind!

 Hayden and Josie have become best friends.  They came over to watch the Buckeyes beat Nebraska and had the best time.  They fell asleep in Hayden's bed watching a movie. 

 Quinn and Liam playing.  Aren't they sooo cute?

 Hayden enjoys decorating Quinn's face with stickers!

 She is getting so big!

 We acquired a play set this week!  Our preschool was getting a new one and they gave us their old one.  Hayden absolutely LOVES it!

 Hay's favorite game is to go down the slide and clip Quinn's legs at the bottom.  Hayden loves it! Quinn....not so much :)

 Quinn just has the best personality.  She is just full of smiles when she is out playing!  She adores playing with her sister

 Hayden playing on the play set

My cute, little Bot.  Check back in 2 weeks when I have pics of Quinn's 1 year birthday party (1 moth late).  We miss you all!!!!!

Columbus

 Thank you for being patient as we relocated to Columbus, Ohio.  We have been here 3 weeks and really like it.  The weather has been great, the neighborhood is wonderful, and the people we have met have been really nice.  We couldn't be luckier.  Of course we miss all of our friends in San Diego every day - but have been staying in touch via the phone, email, etc.  We will plan a visit back soon!  Enjoy some pics over the past 3 weeks! 

Yogi was nice enough to volunteer to drive cross-country with Kevin.  They had a great time and we couldn't have made the move without his help.  Thanks Yogi!

 My last weekend in San Diego.  Saying goodbye to Michael

 Us girls went out for a night on the town.....

 It was nothing short of "epic".  I'll never forget Trash Hat!

 Auntie Sally and Quinn

 Clean Quinn and Auntie Mandy

 Nice hair!

 Uncle Michael

 Hayden at the airport

 Quinn and my mom at the airport.  I would not have survived the flight without mom.  We flew Hayden, Quinn and Guido!

 Mom and dad took the girls our first week so that we could unpack.  I was so proud of how I organized their playroom.  It lasted 5 seconds!

 Quinn's room had some nasty carpet, so we ripped that up.  The entire house is hardwood (except for tiled bathrooms)

 Our bedroom.  The house is full of arches.  We love the character it has. 

 Kevin's Honda Accord (from 1994) did not make the treck, so he bought a Kia Sorrento.  He loves it

 Our first weekend, Clay, Lisa, Mitch, Will and Grace came down and we put them to work.  We got the living room and dining room painted, as well as organized the closets in the basements.  They were a huge help!

 Gracie bathed Quinn and Hay

 Will and Quinn

 Grace and Quinn

 Playing in our back yard

 Clay, Quinn and Mitch

 Hayden started preschool.  She is not a morning person and therefor was not thrilled about getting up for preschool

 Hayden eating a poptart before her first day of school!

 Armed with Tiger, and Tinkerbell backpack and lunch box - she is as ready as ever.  She is actually 3 weeks in now and seems to really love it!  She sings songs that she learns at the house.  It is really cute.

 Last weekend we went to my hometown (Kalida) for their annual festival (Pioneer).  Hayden had a blast. She rode every ride that she was tall enough for.

 We also celebrated Carli's birthday.  Quinn turned 1 this past weekend.  Stay tuned for pictures, her party is going to be October 14th.

 Aunt Jill and Grady

 Babysitter Cara and Quinn! Quinn LOVED her!

 me and Allie

Papa and Hayden

Yogi's 1/2 Marathon

 On Sunday we got up early to see Yogi cross the finish line of his 1/2 marathon in Balboa Park.  He did great and we were so impressed as it was really hot (already at 9am)!

 Acting like it was "no big deal" :)

 Kevin and Hay posing with Yogi and eating some fruit snacks.

 Me, Quinn, Yogi, Kev and Hayden enjoying our Sunday morning.  So many runners were dragging after the run, but Yogi seemed to have more energy.....impressive!

Yogi is actually driving with Kevin cross country next weekend and helping us move.  We have been so blessed to find such wonderful, life-long friends here in San Diego.  The weather in San Diego is great, but it is leaving our friends that breaks our hearts.  BUT - we know we will visit each other often as we could never imagine our lives without them.

 Quinn on Daddy's shoulders

OMG - we are moving!

The blog will take about a month break as we move to Columbus next weekend.  Our computer will be packed up and it will probably take some time to get settled into our place.  When we return, we will have tons and tons of pictures.  Check back on September 17th.  I'll be sure to have a post back up then as we will have pictures of the move AND Quinn's 1 year birthday!  I can hardly believe our sweet Quinn is almost 1 year.  Where has the time gone? 

Get Togethers!

 We have been busy packing in as much family and friend time before we move.  So much so, that even our light sleeper (Quinn) fell asleep on the floor.  I think that was a first!

 Quinn had a great time partying with her buddy, Sophia.  We had a nice day at the park with two of my girlfriends and their kids.  Hayden was there too, but was way to busy on the slide for pictures.

 Moving is exhausting!!!

 On Sunday we went over to Karla and Jim's for a get together.  Hayden had a BLAST in the pool!  She swam and swam and work Emily out!

 Daddy and Quinn at the party.  I love that Quinn can now sport the "water spout" hairdo :)

Quinn is going to miss Dan (aka the "baby whisperer")