Tales from Tallmadge

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2011-08-11T11:43:00.000-07:00

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Tallmadge Blue Devils 2010 Highlight Part:3

2011-04-05T07:52:00.000-07:00

"A Little Bit of Everything": Heading Home!

2011-03-20T15:37:00.000-07:00

"A Little Bit of Everything": Heading Home!: "Good Morning Everyone! Or should I say 'Bon-Jou!' in Creole. Well we made it back to the states safely last night. We are currently sitting..."

Nation's longest running all-star game set for Apr. 22 | SportsInk.com - Ohio High School Sports News Source

2011-02-22T08:39:00.000-08:00

Nation's longest running all-star game set for Apr. 22 SportsInk.com - Ohio High School Sports News Source

the beatles/ in my life

2011-02-07T14:57:00.000-08:00

SENDING THIS OUT TO THE MOST WONDERFUL SENIOR CLASS THIS YEAR 2011 LISTEN TO THE LYRICS AND SAVOR THE MOMENTS

"When Baby Cate came to Stay"

2011-02-05T04:52:00.000-08:00

(originally composed for Mel on the occasion of her first Mother's Day)

This is your first Mother's Day,

and just how did you come this way?

it was when baby Cate came to stay:

to stay a new born pink and new,

but only for a moment or two.

to stay an infant growing fast-

oh if those days could last and last!

to stay a toddler busy non-stop,

playing and laughing and running 'til you drop!

to stay a school-girl-waving "Goodbye,"and a

little confused to see Mom and Dad cry.

to stay a "tweenie" and discovering boys,

and trading for "big" girl things, all of those toys.

to stay as a teen now,maturing each day,

new lessons to learn,new roles you will play.

to stay a young lady, so poised and prepared,

ready to launch by parents who cared!

to stay a young woman,

whom one day may too,

become a fine Mother,

LIKE CATE HAS IN YOU. Happy 3rd birthday baby Cate...please "Stay" that way awhile.

Love ALWAYS Great Aunt B

Steve McAninch Senior Highlight.mov

2011-02-04T17:25:00.000-08:00

Tallmadge High School Intro

2011-02-04T17:23:00.000-08:00

LOVE THIS!

football? FOOTBALL!!!!

2011-02-02T12:41:00.000-08:00

(courtesy of the OHSFCA):NORTH SOUTH ALL STAR CLASSIC
The Ohio High School Football Coaches Association has been staging a statewide all-star game since 1946, making the Ohio All-Star Classic the longest-running high-school all-star game in the nation.
The name of the game has changed throughout the years, having been known as the North-South All-Star Game, Dial All-Star Game and Ohio All-Star Classic. And the venues have changed, with at least one game being held in Akron, Canton, Columbus, Mansfield, Massillon, Middletown, Springfield, and Toledo.
But despite the changes, every summer the best high-school players in the state have gathered each summer to showcase their talents in an all-star football game that has featured players that have gone on to win Heisman trophies and have Hall of Fame professional careers.
“The best high-school football in the country is played right here in Ohio and we are proud to showcase our best players each year in the Ohio All-Star Classic,” said Jack Rose, president of the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association. “This is the premier All-Star football game in the nation and we are most proud that the proceeds go to a scholarship fund the helps student-athletes from all sports attend college.”
Four alumni of the Ohio All-Star Classic have gone on to win a combined five Heisman trophies, including Vic Janowicz, Roger Staubach, Archie Griffin and Desmond Howard. Griffin, of course, is the only two-time winner of the prestigious award.
Other notable game participants include Len Dawson, Jim Marshall, Paul Warfield, Alan Page, Jim Lachey, Bernie Kosar, Cris Carter, Chris Spielman, Elvis Grbac, Joey Galloway, Ki-Jana Carter and Orlando Pace.
New England Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel, who played in the All-Star Classic in 1993, and Carolina Panthers running back Nick Goings, who participated in 1996, continued the tradition this year of having an All-Star alumnus play in the Super Bowl. At least one All-Star alumnus has played in 36 of the 38 Super Bowls.
The Ohio All-Star Classic was played at a variety of sites between 1946 and 1955 before finding a home in Canton from 1956 to 1975. After being played in Columbus in 1976 and 1977, the game returned to northeastern Ohio, where it was contested primarily at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon.
The Ohio All-Star Classic returned to Columbus in 2001, when the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association and Greater Columbus Sports Commission partnered to bring the game to Columbus Crew Stadium.
Notre Dame head coach Frank Leahy was on the sidelines when the first North-South Ohio All-Star Game was played at Toledo Waite High School on Aug. 17, 1946.
But Leahy was not there just to watch. He was actually the winning coach of the North squad in a 26-21 win over the South. The next year, Ohio State coach Wes Fesler and Illinois coach Ray Eliot were the head coaches as the two teams played to a 6-6 tie in Canton.
Since those first two game, the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association have selected the state’s best high school coaches to coach in the Ohio All-Star Classic. Future Ohio State coach Earle Bruce coached the North to a 16-6 win in the 1965 game when he was the head coach at Massillon Washington.
The North leads the all-time series

A Child’s Potential

2011-01-16T14:19:00.000-08:00

A Child’s Potential

Hiram College - Families

2010-12-14T04:53:00.000-08:00

College search II...please continue to pray for Steve as he/we endeavour to follow the Lord's lead for his college destination. Had a very positive recruitment visit to Hiram College. Trusting. Proverbs 3:5-6

Steve McAninch 21

2010-10-23T14:49:00.000-07:00

How we spent our Friday night 10/22/2010

Good Intentions

2010-09-19T06:16:00.001-07:00

Jenn 21!!!

whew...just a calf cramp

oh yeah baby!

bringin down some pigskin

can you say celebration!!!

Good Sunday (always Good however)

I was just enjoying the wonderful updates of some of the most steady-on bloggers that I follow. Brought to mind that I have been keeping some written account of my life's journey since 2 nd grade and now find it nearly impossible to blog on a regular basis. Suppose that life and the living of it consume my time for taking time to do what I enjoy SO much....writing. Alas, I try.

We are a bit busy to put it mildly. Senior Steve in high school,

seniorette (still travel abroad and student teaching remains) Jenn, at UA. Somewhere betwixt the two offspring, Rob and I tend to the daily stuff of house and home and bills and more! I tire to think about it much. Such blessings though are brief and we will empty out our nest in a blink of an eye. So when the laundry, grocery, housetending etc would weigh-in, I pause and praise and move along.

Steve is having an awesome blessed and protected football season. Our Talmmadge Blue Devils are 4-0 and I still sit neck tensed up with my inner parts in an uproar as he and his fabulous teammates take the field each Friday night under the lights. Thankfully Robert is far too focused on the game to take note of the fact that I mutter prayers outloud under my breath on EVERY down of EVERY play. I am SO thankful that Jesus doesn't mind watching football with me every Friday. Unbeknownest to my Steve, I wrote his life verse (IS 40-31) on his thigh pads one morning when I was helping pack him up for a game. Rob and I both know and bear witness that our Buddy's talent is from the Lord and we seek God's will and protection so Steve can go forth and be a blessing on and off the field.

Jenn is a tale for another post. You know the type, one of those easy-going never ruffle off the radar children that is almost TOO easy to raise. Makes any confrontation over any little thing even harder from a parenting approach. She and I spend our time together reflecting and directing our hearts and prayers to the Lord for her future and His will regarding her life. "What a Friend We have in Jesus..."

as much fun, as having teeth pulled!

2010-07-27T04:37:00.000-07:00

Yep, Jennifer and I are off to Dr. Santin office this a.m. for the extraction of FOUR wisdom teeth. The Lord in all His providence worked this perfectly so I could be with her and home this week for recovery time. His wonders never cease. Will post at a later time how things go...ttyl ~B~

Father's Day 2010

2010-06-20T09:36:00.000-07:00

HAPPIEST OF FATHER'S DAYS TO ALL THE DADS OUT THERE,
THE ONE WE HAVE TO CALL OUR OWN,
IS ONE BEYOND COMPARE.

LOVE FROM ALL TO ROB/DAD FROM BREN,"BUGGY AND LILLIAN"

(DAD ON THE DOCK AT OLDE HARBOR INN EASTER 2010)

FBU and the Gals Went Too!

2010-06-16T17:00:00.000-07:00

We had a great trip to the Windy, (and hot and sticky and very traffic laden) City of Chicago, actually, Lake Barrington IL for Steve's Football University Camp. It was excellent training and Jenn and I tagged along for some overdue pampering and sweet digs at the Marriott. My pedicure is still fresh and looking quite stylish I must say. We got to enjoy the Shoppes of Westfield Mall (listed as one of the most popular Midwest attractions.) Lots to see, too little to spend. Still fun hanging with my all grown-up baby girl, Jenn-Jenn.. We drove back Sunday evening and all agreed it was an awesome journey. I've attached a photo of Steve's linebacker group (he is # 24 in red) More to write when more time to write....a happy Mom, ~B~

In the good ol' Summertime...

2010-06-06T07:49:00.000-07:00

We are underway for Summer 2010! We have managed to ease into the season with some family time over Memorial Day (did I mention we ADORE my great-niece Cate?)We would love to be closer to "home" (Cincinnati) to enjoy watching her grow and become such a little person. She has got oodles of personality already! Anytime we can be with her is delightful.
I am on a stay-cation this week in prep for our mini-vacay to Chicago for our big guy's Football University. Jenn and I are tagging along as Chi-town affords some sweet shopping and dining options. Jenn still wants to go to the American Doll Girl Cafe' as she has quite the collection from her youth and it would be fun and nostalgic. Every Christmas, Grannie Shook's granddaughters would spend hours dressing their American Girl dolls and playing together...what memories!
Must dash now to laundryland....Welcome Sweet Summer!

2010-05-25T17:30:00.000-07:00

A quick post to report that our show choir and company brought home an awesome eight number one trophies from their Kennywood competition last weekend. Way to go guys and gals, you all are Glee-licious. Love, Mom B.

BOOTY BURNING SHOES

2010-05-19T07:12:00.000-07:00

JUST A QUICK ENTRY ON MY LAST DAY OFF WORK....I BROKE INTO MY PIGGY BANK (FITTING) AND BOUGHT SOME REALLY HAPPENIN' WORKOUT SHOES. I'VE ATTACHED A PHOTO. I CAN'T WAIT TO WEAR THEM TO WORK WITH A SKIRT AND LOOK LIKE SOME DOWN HOME MAMA! GIVE A TOOT FOR TIGHTER GLUTES! ~b~

The long range planner

2010-05-14T06:56:00.000-07:00

SO, in a senior moment all the way back in January, I chose this weekend to take off from work thinking it would be prom. Alas, it was last week. But the Lord seeing my life in the big picture, knew I would receive a call from my "baby girl" Jenn this early morning on retreat with Campus Focus serving the homeless in Akron and having intense spiritual workouts. She was in a word, exhausted. This mind you, is the same gal that would call at 2 in the morning at slumber parties needing her own bed. She has matured now to listen to her body and know her God-given boundaries. We had a great chance to speak heart to heart on our drive back to Tallmadge and a couple of days of rest should put her back on her feet pdq. Our God is so wise and makes the path clear for what we don't even know we'll be called upon to do at any moment. He is faithful!
Now I will return to my home chores and count my blessings for every dirty sock that covers every precious foot of every single loved one that resides under my roof. "How beautiful upon the hills are the feet that publish good news....."(and have clean socks to wear when they do! lol)

The journey begins....

2010-05-13T06:28:00.000-07:00

In less than 2 months Rob and I will celebrate some MAJOR milestones: Our 25Th wedding anniversary on 07/06 and Stephen's 18Th birthday on 07/07 and Jennifer's 21st birthday on 07/23 (also Rob's birthday) With all that in mind, today I begin (again) my attempt to reduce (me) It would be awesome to drop 25 lbs by our 25Th..but alas, I keep it real. For now 10 or 15 would be fine with me as a start. Oh the memories of the metabolism of youth. I have included a photo of what hard work and healthy eating can do to the frame of a young man of 17 years of age! Our Steve is in the gym 6 to 7 times a week and downs protein drinks like it is his job! Enjoy it now son, for as my internist spelled out for me at my last physical, " your at the age where the metabolism actually goes in reverse." Gads! Brings to mind a favorite t-shirt I spotted at Kings Island Park years ago that read: 'FAT PEOPLE ARE HARDER TO ABDUCT!" I chuckle, but would like to get in shape for my future and all the fun of seeing my emerging young adults grow up into healthy, spirit-filled individuals. I will keep you "posted" on any progress.

Dances and Mom's Day and Springtime...oh my!

2010-05-09T16:55:00.000-07:00

We have now sucessfully put another prom in the books of McAninch family history....Stephen's junior year prom. A lovely night, and a beautiful date, Kaylei Edwards and all things young and wonderful! Thanks to facebook, there is not a pose or picture that has been omitted from the keepsake of memories for the class of 2011. Starting with the Promenade at THS which gave us a great chance to see ALL the beauties and their dates announced and oooed and awwed over for a photo op.( yes, I was beaming greatly) Aunt Amy and cousin Catherine came from Hudson to cheer on our big guy. Our bug guy is also the final Shook grandbaby to graduate high school. As ironic as it may sound, all of my Mother's(Grannie Shook's) grandchildren, will have graduated from E.J. Thomas Hall at University of Akron. As it is now, Jenn and Catherine, also will graduate from Ej with their degrees from the University of Akron. How exciting for all.

We have nearly completed another school year also. Jenn is done and Steve has less than one month to go, then busy summer. Jenn's boyfriend, Pat Divoky, graduated from Universityof Akron Magnum Cum Laude and will now go on to Pharmacy School. They are enjoying their time together and we enjoy seeing their joy as well.

Today is Mother's day and I was treated to special dark choc. bark from Pat and Jenn and singing cards from Steve and Jenn and Ghiardelli candy and a dozen long stem red roses from my handsome Prince Stephen and dinner at the outback with ALL my loves...Daddy too. A blessed day for a very contented MaMa. Peace and goodnight.

2010-02-20T16:47:00.000-08:00

Well, I have officially signed off of my facebook account. I enjoyed seeing all my friends and family in photos etc. The games and all are a bit irritating and not needed. However, I chose to end my account for a far more practical reason. Our daughter's computer was infected with wicked virus via FB to the tune of 200.00 to have removed by Geek Squad. Jenn studies hard and I would feel terrible if she lost valuable documents due to my being all-hip and being on facebook. Alas, I will depend on the good old email and family updates to see my folks. I love to see photos of my loved ones and hope to get some in email. Back into my non-techno shell I crawl, peacefully! Looking for Spring, ~B~

Would love to write more

2010-02-07T06:19:00.000-08:00

I hope to get to bloggin' a bit more in 2010. I love keeping my personal written journal, I just can't seem to get to my blog as often as I would like to. The perils of the forty hour worker- wife-mom I suppose. That coupled with the fact that the reason I can't write about my life, is that I am busy living it. (as it should be)
Always a writer,
~B~

WOW! Where has the time gone? Dance 2010

2010-02-07T06:04:00.001-08:00

Steve and his lovely date enjoyed a group outing to dinner before the Tallmadge High School Sweetheart Dance....we've had the pleasure of watching all of these boys grow into fine young men. A good time was had by all!

Cate and Daddy go Trick or Treatin'

2009-11-02T06:41:00.000-08:00

For Daddy Eric and Cate on a very special date:

Daddy and I went trick or treatin',

now it is time for some candy eatin'!

we saw the neighbors and spent time just meetin',

when Daddy and I went trick or treatin'.

My Elmo bucket was overflowin',

we didn't get lost,

cause Daddies ALWAYS know where they're goin'.

I got a little tired,

so towards home we started beatin',

after Daddy and I,

got finished trick or treatin'.

Mommy met us at the door

we couldn't of asked for a sweeter greetin',

now we will share what we collected.

when Daddy and I went trick or treatin'.

Another joy of toddler time!

2009-10-01T05:46:00.001-07:00

(disclaimer, yes I will finish my Jenn story at another time, but I wanted to post my little poem and a picture of the "greatest" Great niece anyone could be blessed with)

to Cate:

I'm sure Mommy and Daddy,

would prefer that I be neater,

but there's nothing quite as good,

as mash potatoes off the beater!

You see, I am a toddler,

therefore life could not be sweeter,

especially when I'm tastin',

mash potatoes off the beater!

(a poem by Aunt B for Cate)

Memories that Make a Difference

2008-11-30T03:10:00.000-08:00

Oh my good goodness.."time flys when you're having none!" as in I have NO time of late. Since the notorious "dry hurricane," (official weather term) of 9/14/08, I have been on the 40/20 schedule. 40 hours at the paid job, and 20 on the home front.

The space between (sorry DMB) has been filled with a great Tallmadge Football season that carried us on to the regional and at which point we were upset by the Knights of Archbishop Hoban...bladda blah! enough said (-: Steve has now transitioned directly into basketball and @ 225.oo worth of team shoes! And I wonder why Wally-Mart is a Mom's best friend for her own wardrobe needs. Alas, this too shall pass, and I shall be sad when my big ol' fella isn't out there suited up for my Friday night dates with Dad. (I do fear Mac-Daddy will burst with pride one day while watching Big Dog work it on field or court accordingly!)

Sister Jenn is no less busy. All things UA agree with her. She has had such an awesome spiritual growth due to her involvement with Campus Focus that is underwritten by The Chapel at Akron. A few weeks back she did a small group mission trip to Zanesville to help paint for the elderly. Over break the entire campus focus will be heading way south (West Palm Beach FL) for LA'08 (latitude adjustment) for some follow-up post Katrina mission work. One need not ask how this middle-age Mother of all hormones is coping with the launching of my precious firstborn. I smile and hug and pray for her safety and then, when the song is right or the "happy" hormones take flight, very much in private the tears come, or as bratty-boy-brother likes to say..."duck and cover incoming hormones!" Twenty Novembers ago, early and eager to find out what the "at home" test had to say and not even knowing (but God above did) whom our baby would be, I prayed over that positive result and surrendered her life back to the Lord. A dedication that would be affirmed a mere two months into Jenn's life.

During a routine check up at 8 weeks, one of the group of Dr's we were with very casually presents me with a piece of yellow paper that came to him via The Christ Hospital. With zero to no emotion and/or empathy he informs me that the post-partum first diaper check of 6lb 5 oz baby Jennifer had an elevated protein content which could be indicative of Cystic Fibrosis. (even now it crushes my heart at the thought) And then he goes right back to chatting this and that and how they need to test her at Children's hospital and call....of course I just needed to take my little dumpling and run out of there asap. I managed a quivering smile and drove the 2 miles back home.

Just across Anderson Twp., a joyous event had brought Grannie Shook to stay with my sister and her new Baby , cousin Catherine @ 6-8 weeks younger than Jenn. I called over and Aunt Amy asked about Jenn's appointment.."ok I replied, can I talk to Mom? and then the child-like emotional collapse, (think not crying until you see Mom after you would get hurt) began. Always the positive thinker, Grannie tried to eschew my fears, but to no avail I had just retired from 8 years in the medical field and understood exactly what the potential was for Jenn's future if in fact the result was positive for CF.

The test was to be done on 9/28/89. I know and remember the date always as it is the wedding anniversary of a friend I've known since 3rd grade and Jenn wore the little yellow play suit that Debbie gave her to her test that morning. The observable miracle took place the Sunday night prior to her test. Rob and I were attending Mt Carmel Baptist Church in Kenwood OH at the time. We had gone to evening services to see our nephew Brad in a performance. Rob's Mom (Nana) was the cog in the wheel that kept the entire pre-school dept. running smoothly. She also enjoyed having her own grand baby young-uns around her in the nursery as an added bonus. Following the close of the service, Nana brought infant baby Jenn out into the sanctuary and right there, center of the aisle, Brother Joe Crumpler, huddled us around and cradled her perfect little round head in is God blessed hands and prayed a simple and yet so VERY profound prayer over her and her health and God's will to be done, and off we went. Which, is also what I must do for now....chapter two of Memories that Make a Difference will be posted asap.

Blessings one and all, ~B~

When the Lights go OUT in the City

2008-09-19T03:12:00.000-07:00

Sorry Journey, but we have just had power restored after 5, count them, 5 days without!!! At 2:20 am this morning.....lights and more lights came on! I will blog a bit more about the week not for the weak later. As of 6:15 this morning, Chez Mc is a bit of a war zone due to the lack of light and electric to do ANYTHING! oops, I promised I would not rant anymore about the whole ordeal. So, moving on. The remainder of this month looks to be fab. Family visits, football, cool ,clear and SUNNY weather! The Lord is so good to us all! And oh yes, I will see my G-baby (great niece baby) Cate next weekend and I miss her chubby cheeks like mad!!!!!! Peace out and about. ~B~

Growing Up Riggs- Finding our way as parents

2008-09-03T18:37:00.000-07:00

Growing Up Riggs- Finding our way as parents

Friday Night Lights, Camera, and ACTION

2008-08-24T05:45:00.000-07:00

Another season,

another reason,

to Celebrate.......

Friday, August 22, 2008 marked the kick-off (quite literally) to High School Football Season in Tallmadge. Our Blue Devils travelled north to Nordonia for our first game. Always an exciting event made all the more so by our Steve's inaugural start with VARSITY. I am certain I should be able to quote the positions he played throughout the game...but alas, I am still learning them. Bottom-line, when his "bottom" is on the "line," my concern is that he GET IN, GET IT DONE, AND GET OUT..all in one piece with minimal bumps and bruises. When Coach V. puts our # 45 in the game, my heart is right in there with him.

Saturday's JV game had Steve in on nearly every down. Here we go......

"On with the show......"

2008-08-02T06:22:00.000-07:00

Entertainment Section

Page 1:

GODSPELL OVERWHELMING SUCESS!

Byline: Mrs. Mc.

The only thing hotter than the temperatures in the local theatre, were the guitar licks and smokin' performances given by the Frank Chaff Tallmadge Players as they opened a 3 day run of Godspell. The cast, crew, and musicians were flawless as they showcased their talent and meshed in perfection with one another. To say the setting was energized would be an understatement. The audience was drawn in at every turn. The flow of this upbeat and touching circa 1970's production takes one on a journey of emotion based solely and nearly verbatim on the Gospel according to St. Matthew.

The gripping finale' brings tears to the eyes and just as quickly returns to a rising rendition of Prepare Ye the Way. Leaving those fortunate enough to witness this exuberant cast due honor to Stephen Schwartz timeless production enthralled and well entertained. Engaging,enthralling ENTERTAINING....my consolation to anyone that did not make the show. This exact cast in all honesty will not be together as a whole to revive Chaff's Godspell again....a once in a lifetime event and worth every minute of effort. "LONG LIVE GODPSELL!"

Countdown to Godspell

2008-07-26T08:33:00.000-07:00

We have begun the countdown to Godspell for Dad and Daughter. Opening night is this Thursday, July 31st. Not to be outdone, Big Dogg Steve starts two-a-days for football that very same morning! Boredom? define?

Summer has been a glorius blessing of relaxation and family enjoyment. One advantage to the petro price insanity, we stay closer to our favorite place to be...home! So much to do in NE OH in the warm season. Really no "need" to look elsewhere for entertainment. This area is steeped in music and the arts on every level and every genre'. We really benefit from the great wealth of local talent. Steve has been fortunate enough to be invited to the onstage presentation of Mama Mia at Playhouse Square...lucky! I am still so looking forward to seeing the big-screen version with my on-screen hottie, Colin Firth! Oh yeah. lol

I must needs get back to h ouse chores to free up the remainder of the week as Princess Cate arrives on Monday! Happy Day! Love and Sun~B~

Hi-Ho Hi-Ho it is back to work I go!!

2008-07-21T03:32:00.001-07:00

No doubt about it, a stay-cation is as restful as a vacation anytime. With saddness I return to my 40 hour today after a primo 9 days away. Swimming, sunning even a gals night out to the Harbor Inn and not a tank of gas spent to do so. NE OH is very tolerable in July. The month wraps now with the traditional Summit County Fair. Being so close to the fairgrounds, I can hear the big ol' tractor pull from my patio. Sidenote on the kick-off to my week-off. As strange as it may sound, with my only sister just 10 miles north in Hudson, we very rarely are able to mesh our busy "MOM" schedules and just hang. Well, we did so at the 61st annual Italian Fest in Cuyahoga Falls the first Friday of my vacation. It was warm and crowded and we just walked about people watching and chatting. We heard a great local band, LaFavour play on the riverfront and stood in line for about a year so Amy could get a bite of dinner. It was fun and fulfilling to finally get out and hang out before she retreats south to Atlanta-forever! I know the Whites have enjoyed their time in this area and they will be leaving a bit of themselves behind with their "baby" Catherine enrolled at UA with our Jenn. "Oh how the years go by....." ~B~

23 years ago today

2008-07-06T15:41:00.000-07:00

23 years ago we said "I do,I do,"

simple words to utter,

but a meaning that rings true.

I can not start to number the things that we each "do,"

Only to know that everything is done with love for you....

23 down...so many more years of memories to go. Love YPG~B~

Summer is here!

2008-06-21T08:46:00.000-07:00

Enjoying the first FULL day of Summer in NE OH. A cool spell has hit and we are loving ope-air windows and no a.c. consumption. (albeit short-lived) Everyone is staying very busy with work, friends, sports of all sorts and Godspell rehearsals. The calendar reminds me how quick these awesome memory-making days go by once summer kicks-in. Though my nature is to fret the inevitable passing of time, I am striving to savor the moment and carpe diem!! Warm wishes to all

Relaxation=Vacation

2008-06-12T05:05:00.000-07:00

We've now completed day 6 of McAninch local vacation '08. Yesterday was spent as a Mother-Daughter Day at Munroe Falls Lake. Jenn and I packed pasta salad lunch, beach chairs, books and sunscreen (oh yes, and Jenn's ever-present cell phone in case the world ends) and drove less than two miles from Chez McAninch and set up day-camp. It was gorgeous! The Metro Park is layed out over many acres that was once a grand farm. There is lots of grass and many shade trees and a freshwater lake. So many families with children come and Jenn and I were in girl-heaven. Tan and tired, we retreated to home about 3;30. Rob spent the day doing his driveway and patio power-washing and seal-prep. He really didn't notice we were gone.
I am so glad we went. My Jenn and I rarely have one on one as our adult lives are busy on so many levels. I cherish the time spent to catch up on all things big and little. No beach trip would of been more satisfying.
We saw two little girl babies in ruffle bottomed suits and missed our Cate. I hope she will come up before the summer is over and we will take her to Munroe for a picnic. "In the good ol' summertime...it is certainly good! ~B~

Save the Date

2008-06-11T03:57:00.000-07:00

All family and friends:

Save the date!

July 31st, August 1 and August 2nd, 2008

Local Tallmadge talent will take the stage

once again in a revival of last summer's

production of Godspell. We're really excited

as Rob will join the cast on lead guitar and be

accompanying Jenn on her solo as well.

Hope you all can make it! ~B~

Summertime!

2008-06-09T06:06:00.000-07:00

Summertime and living is easy,

fish are a-jumpin'

and gas prices are high,

we'll stay at home,

and we'll find lots to do there,

so hush little children

don't you cry!

EJ Grads

2008-06-01T08:10:00.000-07:00

4 out of five of Grannie Shook's crew,

have graduated at EJ,

and someday,

Stephen will too!

Way to go Catherine Michelle White

Hudson High "08

Mother of Two

2008-05-11T06:19:00.000-07:00

The photo is a little old,

but the memory is as good as gold.

The two that call me "Mom"

Sunshine on My Shoulder

2008-05-05T16:04:00.000-07:00

Two images so precious,

26 years they're apart,

but both of them are special.

and each one holds my heart!

Spring Flings

2008-04-23T07:08:00.001-07:00

NE OH spring is finally here in all of its' splendor! Tulip trees are falling over with blooms and fragrance. We are so blessed. Jenn took a little trip north of our border with her beau's frat. They had a wonderful time as one should in college life. The time is flying by and Jenn will enter her second year at UA as a mid-year sophomore! Oh be still the hands of time! Peace to all~B~

Huggin' Cousins

2008-04-23T06:15:00.000-07:00

Who are these little people?

So innocent and small,

they soon are turning sweet 16,

With driver's license and all:

Emily and Stephen

Baby class of Summer 1992

2008-04-10T07:03:00.000-07:00

This baby is sad like baby Cate was you see,

but when babies stay healthy,

we're as happy as can be!

How Time Flys

2008-03-29T15:18:00.000-07:00

So little and small,

such fun they could be,

Our Jenn and our Stephen,

and Josie made 3.

Freshmen Champs

2008-03-19T09:43:00.000-07:00

The trophy goes to....THS Freshmen Blue Devils!

26 Proud Years Ago

2008-03-17T11:18:00.000-07:00

Twenty-six years ago,

we were as proud as we could be

just like we will feel,

at the dedication of

Catherine Riley. 04-06-2008

How NOT to brush your teeth!

2008-03-08T05:47:00.000-08:00

Long ago Jenn decided,

to be independent I think,

she decided to brush her teeth then,

by sitting IN the sink! Funny kids!

Chubby Cheek DNA

2008-02-24T07:32:00.001-08:00

We now start to see how our family tree "leans,"

Those sweet chubby cheeks,

must run in the genes......

THS Sweetheart Dance 2/08

2008-02-16T08:04:00.001-08:00

A beautiful evening for all!

Baby Face

2008-02-13T14:50:00.001-08:00

Oh my goodness!

2008-02-12T15:34:00.000-08:00

As James Taylor would say......."Whenever I see your smiling face, I have to smile myself, because I love you!"

Like Mommy Like Daughter

2008-02-10T07:53:00.000-08:00

A thousand words this picture speaks,

We see where Cate gets her chubby cheeks!

(Mommy Mel when she was a baby)

No More Wait for Cate

2008-02-06T09:39:00.000-08:00

The wait for Cate has ended,
her highness is now HERE!,
all of her royal subjects,
let out a hearty cheer!
She arrived on Feburary 5th,
the year two thousand eight!
8 pounds and 5 ounces,
was her princess weight.
Her nose is like a button,
her cheeks are chubby and round,
we know she is the most perfect,
baby EVER found!

Love from GREAT Aunt B

Steve and Kelly

2008-02-03T09:22:00.000-08:00

Sweetheart Dance Day

2008-02-02T09:38:00.000-08:00

It is that time of year once again. Another day of frantic preparation at Chez McAninch for the THS Sweetheart Dance '08. Must confess however, this getting a son ready to go beats the heck out of the daughter prep. Haircut, new shirt, pick-up corsage...done! Jenn was a week long event. Dress, hair make-up the eternal works not to mention the dollars! Boys are the best around dance time. We are still excited to see them go. Photos with Kelly and the crew here at 4 and dinner at Bravo Belden following. Then laughably, the beautiful gowns go dancing in the school cafeteria....what a venue for such costs! lol...off I go to get the flower and maybe even spring for some new dress socks, size 13! ~B~

The Wait for Cate

2008-02-02T08:53:00.000-08:00

I love to rhyme,
and now seems the time:

Cate:
create
gain weight
anticipate
commiserate
dialate
frustrate
wait
wait
WAIT!!!
Your first poem from Great Aunt B!