Camp Fisher 2009!

It is so hard to believe that summer is almost officially over! We just returned from our last trip of the summer season, the Kentzel/Marcille family reunion in Columbus, Indiana - affectionately nicknamed Camp Fisher, in honor of Gretchen and Steve Fisher, Scott's aunt and uncle and our hosts for the weekend. As usual, the atmosphere was laid back and easygoing - perfect for relaxing out by the dock. Jay enjoyed himself more than anyone else - he went kayaking with Dad, swimming with Aunt Traci, fishing with Uncle Steve, boating with everyone else, and plenty of time to do just about anything else a boy can do at a lake house! Uncle Steve was sweet and let Jay follow him around one day as he did odds and ends around the house in preparation for our family dinner and concert Friday night by a band auditioning for cousin Brett and Nicci's wedding next June. The bongo drums and acoustic guitar were a hit with little Andrew! Most importantly, it was a wonderful time to celebrate Scott's mom's recovery from a stem cell transplant she underwent eariler this summer to treat multiple myeloma - a rare blood cancer. She looks GREAT! Her energy level is bouncing back extremely well. It was so wonderful seeing her reunited with her mother, 2 sisters, husband, children, and grandchildren enjoying a much needed relaxing vacation. We love you Donna! Enjoy the slide show!

Camp Fisher 2009 Slide Show

Bare Pig Roast!

After our visit with Traci, we joined the Bare family for a Pig Roast and party at their home in Cleveland, OH. It was a beautiful day; the picture perfect all American picnic setting. Jeremy and Bill Bare were amazing hosts along with their beautiful girls, Libby and Sydney. The kids were spoiled with activities, including a bouncy fort, zip line, and playhouse. Matt Johnson and Bill Bare were the chefs in charge and did a beautiful job roasting the pig. It was so wonderful visiting with my other college girlfriends, Emily and Lesley, and their kids, Everett and Audrey - who were born the same year as Andrew!!!! I feel so lucky and blessed to have such wonderful friends in my life! Here's a slide show of the party and activities. Enjoy!


Chefs Matt Johnson and Bill Bare

Bare Pig Roast Slideshow

Aunt Traci's Gingerbread House

Our travels this summer took us to Cleveland, OH to visit family and friends. Jay stayed back with PatsyMom, PapaDoc, and Aunt Mary in WV and Scott, Andrew, and I made our way to Aunt Traci's in Lakewood, OH. Her house is simply ADORABLE!!! She and Mike live in a great historic neighborhood with sidewalks everywhere! She even lives a few doors down from a live train track - fortunately trains don't pass by too often, but we were lucky and saw one go by during our stay! Here are a few pics...

Choo Choo!!!

Andrew enjoying the relaxing deep porch across the front of Traci's house!

Our walk to the lake front with Andrew and the hounds.

Backyard fun

The boys enjoying the playset their father so lovingly assembled...

Where's Jay?

Here's a little video clip of Jay playing peek-a-boo admist the construction zone in PatMom's kitchen...