Spears New Addition

The Spears have expanded their family to include the latest addition...

Keeah the cat. (Named after Princess Keeah from the Secrets of Droon series of fantasy/adventure books)


The girls have been eagerly awaiting a cat for well over a year and Kim and I decided to surprise them with this cat last weekend (5/15/05).

Keeah is energtic and affectionate. Emma is the Keeah's constant companion during the day.

Into the Water

Both the Spears girls have taken to the pool for swim lessons. Katie is improving upon her skills and Emma has taken to the water like a fish.


Both girls thoroughly enjoy their time in the water. Emma wears an ear-to-ear grin for the entire 45 minutes of the lessons.

Emma Turns 4!

Emma turned 4 on January 28. Spears and Copen Families converged at Magic Mountain in Columbus for Emma's big event. Much fun was had in the tower maze.

Toe Tragedy

Tragedy struck at the Spears' house when Katie had a mishap with some exercise equipment. While playing on the equipment with her cousin Josh, Katie's toe was caught in the equipment and she, unfortunately, lost her toe nail and lacerated her toe. After a frantic trip to the emergency room (and three sticthes), Katie started on her road to recovery.



Katie was happy to get "get well" flowers from Mama and Papa. (Inset: bandaged toe)

Ice Storm in Ashland

A furious ice storm hit the greater Ashland area this winter. At least a quarter of the town went without power for several days. The Spears Family was spared.

Several trees were felled by the weight of the ice in the woods behind our house. Katie, Emma and I took an expedition to review the damage and have fun in the snow.


Emma can give you a good review of the flavor of the icicles.

Arctic Blast

It's become a winter tradition at Ashland University -- Artic blast And the Spears family didn't want to miss it. Ice sculptors from around the world come to compete at Ashland University. While it is a cold day, it is a fun day.


Katie and Emma were most impressed by the ice slide and the Scooby Doo ice sculpture.

Spears Family Gathering

In the fall of 2004, the Spears relatives of Columbus and Portsmouth visited the Spears of Ashland. On that fine day, they visited an apple orchard and picked apples, drank apple cider and had a good ole time. Here are the Older sisters and the younger sisters in the orchard.