Vacation 2012 - December 20 Chattanoga

First stop was to visit Jeannie's grave on December 20, 2012

 



Merry Christmas from All of us to All of You!

I am getting old!

My oldest turned 40--that makes me..................old!

All my children-- well almost, missing a few

Balloon Glow Cincinnati, July 3 2012

Had the opportunity to go to the Balloon Glow at Coney Island with some of my co-workers on July 3rd. Very very hot this evening but it was worth it to see the Hot Air balloons that were tethered and glowing. As it became darker the more frequently they lit up. You had to stand ready with your camera and listen for the fog horn-- when it sounded the night air lit up with the glow of the balloons.

http://coneyislandpark.com

Ceaser Creek Polar Plunge

Upon arrival to Ceaser Creek Lake on January 28, the first thing you see is 6 ambulance, 2 rescue boats and about 6 divers-- what does that tell you? Hm! Well, I understood that it was better than last year- they had to cut a 12 foot swath of ice for the plunge. This year, however it was 40 and sunny with a wind of 40 mph! Still a little crazy

That said, it was all to benefit the Special Olympics . Crazy as it might have been, big money was collected for a great cause and the cold only lasted for a short while.

Family to cheer on the plungers!

Oh you just wait!

Best dressed for the "Cold" water plunge


MC was dressed appropriately for the event- the non-plungers were
dressed warmly in our winter coats!

Can you hear his thoughts? "Hm, maybe not such a good idea".

" Yup, definitely not a good idea".

"Oh what the heck, I will if you will".

Matt and Molly headed out to the water holding hands--and then it was each one for themselves!

Rescue divers - didn't have to rescue today!

All was well