Friday, July 31, 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.

My Music Girls

Both my girls display their musical talents.

Katie has two music concerts this spring.


Emma was a part of a choir concert at her elementary school.

Easter 2009

Trying to catch on the family blog and reaching back in time to Easter 2009.

Below the girls have their Easter Baskets.


Below, the kids are dressed in the Sunday best after going to Easter services.



Mama & Papa hosted a frantic Easter egg hunt in their front yard.



Christian is on the hunt.