Monthly Archives: November 2009
Sweet Home Chicago
We spent Halloween weekend back in Chicago meeting the Norwoods, Joeckens, Brashlers, and Flanagans new additions. On Halloween we watched the St. Eds vs. St. Ignatius game and a special Thank you to Catie Joecken for hosting such a fun … Continue reading
Baby Halloween Parties
Henry and I have both really enjoyed being part of the new mommy groups in the area. We go on Tuesdays and Thursdays and have made lots of new mommy & baby friends. Henry usually just lies on the floor … Continue reading
Mather’s Special Day
With all the new babies around town, it has been a busy season of baptisms. We recently attended the baptism of the Taseff’s son, Mather George. We weren’t able to make it to Mather’s doughnut party earlier in the morning … Continue reading
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Finally some wins
So far it’s been another depressing NFL season in our house. In fact, it really couldn’t get much worse. The Chiefs and Browns each finished the first half of the season with only 1 win. We did decide to not … Continue reading
Mr. & Mrs. Stokes
Kurt & I headed to Pittsburgh for our first out of town trip sans baby Henry. We left him in good hands with Grandma Beal so we could go celebrate Nathan Stokes and Shannon Haley’s wedding with them. Although … Continue reading
Pumpkins & Apples
On another beautiful fall day in Cleveland, we drove to Berlin Heights to go apple and pumpkin picking at Burnham Orchards. Kurt and I went there last year and it was so nice to continue the tradition by taking Henry … Continue reading
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Happy 60th Birthday Dad!
Our Dad Beal was able to celebrate his 60th birthday with us a little early while he was in Cleveland. We started the festivities with a duel brunch birthday celebration for him and Lindsey (who turned 28). In honor of … Continue reading
Brian’s Football Game
This year we were able to make it out to Oberlin again to cheer on our nephew Brian in one of his football games. His team is supported by Josh Cribbs and they looked pretty good in their new uniforms … Continue reading
God Bless Henry
We are so proud to have celebrated Henry’s baptism with so many of our friends and family. Henry had all four of his grandparents with him as he was “freed from sin”. The baptism ceremony was a small and private … Continue reading









