July 4th in Ohio




Anna got to spend some quality time with Gramma and Grandpa Kohler in Ohio for a long 4th of July weekend. For Anna, it was more like Christmas in July as Gramma went on a shopping spree and was armed with all sorts of toys and games when Anna arrived. It was a challenge getting there. After an anticipated 3 hour flight delay courtesy of United, Mom & Dad opted for a refund and decided to drive. We arrived in Ohio at 3 AM at Uncle Rod's house. Uncle Rod and Uncle Tim left early for work, so we drove to Wapakoneta to join Great Grandpa Kohler for lunch. Great Grandpa enjoyed playing ball with Anna while she entertained other retirees at the assisted living facility. She even made 20 cents from one of the residents who thought she was cute. The rest of the weekend was non-stop entertainment at Gramma and Grandpa's that included lots of ball games, coloring books, story books, dolls, stroller rides, a personal swimming pool, and ice cream. It also included some practical training from Grandpa on how to wash a car and use a screwdriver. What more could a kid ask for? The weekend concluded with a picnic with Uncle Tim and cousin Aidyn and another visit with Great Grandpa before departing for Virginia. Uncle Rod chose to blow off the family for a weekend in West Virginia with his girlfriend, so we never got to see him. He claims he will come to Virginia for a visit, but we will believe it when we see it.


Anna is looking forward to seeing her grandparents again soon.

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