Tuesday, March 17, 2026

NY Capybara & St. Patrick's Day Trap

 


It was so thoughtful of Kit to bring Emerson back the cutest stuffed capybara all the way from New York. He loved it and returned the kindness with a bag of candy and sweet notes.

On St. Patrick’s Day, Emerson was fully prepared with his homemade leprechaun trap—carefully designed and full of hope. That is, until Tego got to it first and ate one of the marshmallows! 

Sunday, March 15, 2026

A Winning Weekend in Lexington

 


Winnie and the Lady Nukes had a Saturday/Sunday competition in Lexington, Kentucky. It was a beautiful time to be there, with spring blooms and warmer temperatures making the weekend even more enjoyable.

There was even a little unexpected bonus—we ended up with a free Marriott hotel stay after having some trouble with the heat in our room.

Most of all, we’re so proud of the Lady Nukes. They hit zero both days and took first place in their category. Each girl took home a sweatshirt. Great job all around!

Kit’s NYC Choir Trip

 









Kit loved her New York City trip with the Olentangy Berlin Choir! They left on Wednesday, March 11, and returned Sunday, March 14.

The trip was packed with amazing experiences—a dance workshop with a cast member from Hamilton, a backstage tour of Radio City Music Hall where they even met a Rockette, and several Broadway shows including Maybe Happy Ending, Chess (where she even got Lea Michele’s autograph!), and The Outsiders.

They also explored the city with a Central Park walking tour, visited museums, walked across the Brooklyn Bridge, and stopped by Grand Central Terminal.  The choir also had the special opportunity to perform at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

Kit’s favorite part was definitely the musicals. So grateful she got to have this special experience with her choir friends—it’s one she’ll always remember.

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Playtime & Planes

 





Seth and Emerson had a fun trip to Kettering on Thursday and Friday since there was no school. They got to spend the night with GG and Papa, and Bo and Annie were there too, which made it even more special.

The kids played so well together and had a great time. On Friday, the boys went to the Air Force Museum, where they explored and even tried a flight simulator. Papa also treated them to airplanes from the gift shop, which they loved.

Saturday, March 07, 2026

Twice the Teams in Dayton

 



It was so special having Papa and GG come to Winnie’s Lady Nuke’s competition at the Dayton Convention Center. They even brought her a bouquet, which meant so much.

Winnie competed with her team and also stepped in to help the Shockwave team when a girl was sick. She had to learn things quickly, and we’re so proud of her for being willing to take on the challenge.