The Spears Family: July 2009

OSU Spring Game

I got this one a little out of chronological order.

Uncle Blair organized a trip to the Buckeye's Spring Game. While it wasn't appreciated as deeply by all attendees, it was still a nice experience because we all got to be together.

My Trip to the Twin Cities

I got to take a trip to attend a conference in the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Just prior to the conference, I got attend a Minnesota Twins game. (The last year for the Metrodome.)

Summer Fun 2009

Emma made the leap into learning how to ride a bike (a real two-wheeler) this summer. She and Ashleigh got distracted through on one of their early rides by a sprinkler.

They took their distraction to absurd lengths when they decided playing with the watering hose was more fun than riding their bikes.

Vacation '09 - Mountain Retreat

We made our annual Copen/Spears family pilgrimage to the mountains where much fun ensued.

Below the youngest of our clan take up a reading station on the porch swing.

Here's a photo of the Mama & Papa and the youngsters.

Much fun was had at the pool.

Non-Human Visitors

The Spears household got visits of the non-human time by two types of creatures.

For several days this spring, an owl decided that being near the Spears was good for its image.

Below a nocturnal visitor, a cute flying squirrel makes a late night raid on our bird feeder.

Emma Birthday Number 8

Emma turned 8 in January and we hosted an intimate gathering of friends

Making their own pizza was a big hit.

Josh - Boy Scout

Nephew Josh makes the move up the ranks of the boy scouts.

We attended a wonderful ceremony where Josh is granted the next level of Boy Scout status.