We are going to TOLEDO!

I finally bought tickets for our big family - that's right, all of us - trip to see Michael's friends and family in Toledo. We are going!

After much preparation, Jim and Ann put their house on the market a few days ago, and being Michael's childhood home (for the most part), we are going up to say goodbye to it. While there, we will also be saying a big hello to our newest baby nephew Cole, whom we have not met face-to-face. I know his cousin Stella will enjoy playing with him. We all look forward to witnessing that. Big play is certainly in order!

Also, Michael's friends Sean and Nicki (husband and wife) and Bill (Lone Ranger) will be on the list of must-see's. Michael and I stayed with Sean and Nicki when we went up two July's ago to meet Michael's parents, and Bill, as some of you might remember, was the sweet but hairy adventure that partook in our wedding in December 2005.

We will go to the beautiful Toledo Zoo, which is truly a part of the experience that is Michael's family and potentially Cedar Point, if we can make it work.

More news about our big trip as it comes. If you have input about flying with small children, we'd love to hear it. The flights (American Airlines both ways) are about 5-6 hours with one connection. I am terrified, and our seating, as it stands, is HORRIBLE.

We leave July 3 in the early p.m. and will return July 10th late, late.