Good Times!

A trip to Kings Island (Cincinnatti OH)

with Patrick, Carl, Michael and Sam

We got home from taking Carl and Sam to the airport and found these cards from Sam. They were the nicest, generous, and most sincere cards ever. He even left a card for Alex, which made us laugh really hard. Thanks Sam! You are so awesome. We knew you were, but getting to spend so much time with you made us realize even more why Carrie loves you so much! Thanks!...and of course we think you are awesome too Grandpa Clark!!

Real estate is cheaper here...even on the Lake!!

While we were playing again...

It's so fun to come home every day and see what progress has been made on our room. Here is what happened while we were at the track today.

Carb Day at the Race Track

Here is Carl, Sam, Michael, andKent enjoying a fun day at the race track. A week before the big 500 Race, Indy hosts Carb Day where all the racers practice for an hour with spectators. It was fun...and loud! Carl enjoyed doing his favorite thing...watching people; and there were plenty to watch.

Playing at the Lake

Here are some fun pictures at the lake. Sorry we have been working Sam so hard Carrie!!

The Workin' Men...um...or is it playing?

We have had so much fun with our brother-in-law Sam and Grandpa Clark out here. We've done a little work and a lot of playing, but we thought we better at least post a picture of the work accomplished first. They worked a hard day of putting insulation in. The next step was drywall, but then they realized how much work was going to be involved. So, instead, they made an executive decision (unbeknown st to Kim) and Michael decided he would hire it out. So, while we spent a hard day playing at the lake, a crew came in and started working on drywall. We were excited to come home and see the progress.

Almost There

Today my neighbor, Kirk Allen, and I got most of the vinyl siding done on our addition. I couldn't believe how it tied everything together. We were worried that our new room would look separate from the rest of our house, but I think it flows nicely. Now it's on to the inside where the real work begins....electrical, insulation, drywall etc. I think I'll save that part for my Dad and Sam when they come later this month.

Bustin Through...And Some Good Ol' Fashion Therapy

Well, we finally were able to bust thru the wall on Saturday night. It was very exciting. You may notice some writing on the wall before Michael rammed thru it. It had some names written on it of some people that Michael and I would love to... well to be honest...take some aggression out on. Along with the word "methadone" written on the wall are the people that ultimately are the reason Clay is no longer with us; a loser guy who gave Clay the drug and a girl that was with Clay that decided to wait until it was too late to call for an ambulance. So...needless to say, Michael has had some anger towards these people, and what better way to take that anger out than beat the crap out of something! So...He put on his motorcycle helmet and as the girls counted down from ten he rammed thru the wall. Then he came back and beat the rest of the wall down with his fist (gloves on of course). He said he has never felt better. Heck with sitting and talking about how you really feel ..sometimes you just need some good ol' fashion therapy.