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Jorge Scores a Touchdown Video - 12-16-08

Jorge had several really good plays at football tonight. Here he is running for a touchdown. Just look at the explosiveness as he hits the hole. Look out Archie Griffin cause I think we might have a challenger for two Heisman trophies right here. Due in large part to Jorge's contributions, the Irish beat the Boilermakers tonight by a score of 27-12. Mom and Dad were really excited and got this one on video...

Jorge and Winter Football

Jorge is playing flag football this winter. His team's name is the "Irish" and he is #3 in the pics below (as if you couldn't tell)... :-) This was something that we did not push him to do as much as it is something he really wanted to try and he is so excited about it right now. He is a very mature kindergartner (most of the time) and you can see, even in the pictures, how well he pays attention to the coach, the game and how in tune he is with learning all he can about it. It is a lot of fun to see him enjoying himself with it and he loves to run and has quite a nose for the football. I think he's got cornerback written all over him. It's hard to get really good pictures for two reasons - they are not close up and the lighting in "The Dome" is not the best, but I think you'll get the point with the pics below...

Go Buckeyes.............................Beat Michigan!!!

Our gang was ready for the big game on 11-22-08...............................GO BUCKS!

Happy Halloween!

Here's the crew.....Airel, the Little Mermaid, The Incredible Hulk, and the cute little pumpkin.

Isn't this the greatest? He looks like Re-Run from Good Times (of course I'm dating myself).

And we are off for lots of candy!

Happy 6th Birthday Jorge!

Yes, it was an Incredible Hulk Birthday for Jorge this year.

Don't forget to make wish!

Jorge had one of his new Kindergarten friends over for a sleep over. They had a blast playing together, from wrestling, to football to the Incredible Hulk Smash game he got as a present from Mom, Dad, Lucy and Joe.

Congratulations Joe & Jamie!

Shelly's brother, Joe, got married in October to Jamie. They had been dating for several years and decided to tie the knot about a year ago. We are thrilled to have Jamie and her kids as part of our family! Sorry the quality of the photo is a little off. Yes, that is Lucy as a flower girl! Other people to note in the picture....Shelly's younger brother Bob as best man (standing on the other side of Jamie), Lucy's cousins Mary (other flower girl) and Corey (Joe's daughter...the tallest girl in the photo).

This picture was taken right after the outdoor ceremony....yes, it was a little chilly! I couldn't get a good photo because the photographer kept getting in the way.

Here is Lucy in awe of Jamie (aka Cinderella). She did absolutely great other than a slight mishap while trying to see better (she actually fell over as she was leaning).

Here are the two gorgeous flower girls, Lucy and Mary as they were walking down the aisle.

Corey, Lucy and Mary at the bridal party table. And no, that is not Corey's beer.

Go COLTS!!!

I think this was one of the last pictures. Joe had reached his max. We could not keep him still long enough to get a good group picture. It ended up turning out good anyway!

You know Mom's little girl is going to love football!

And this guy....he is a football nut now! He started playing flag football and absolutely loves it! You will see some posts later on of him playing.

And of course....BIG JOE! I think this one is going to be a linebacker!

More pics....

Isn't this picture of Joe hilarous?? He can be such a ham! The photographer did a great job of getting him to laugh.

I still can't beileve how old Jorge is getting! It brings tears to my eyes when I see how much he has changed over the last few years.

Joe being Joe again!

I love this picture of Lucy! She is our princess!

Finally.....Family Photos!

Yes, we finally did it. We went and had our family photos done professionally. It has been probably 3 years since we had a family photo taken and we figured it was about time to have them done again. We went to a studio armed with 3 outfit changes....yes, we are crazy! Our session took over an hour and the kids did great. It was only the last few pictures that Joe was not willing to cooperate.

The Hardin County Ohio Fair 2008

As long as Rob can remember he has been going to the Hardin County Fair with his family. He was involved with 4-H and FFA and spent many years among the fair activities. It seems odd to not have his dad there also, but he truly is there in more than just spirit as you can see from one of the benches below displayed in the booth at the fair of the Bank where he worked. Again, what wonderful people he had the opportunity to work with in Kenton. He would be so proud of his five grand kids and these big smiles below. We will continue to make memories at this event for years to come and we will never forget the many memories that have been shared in years past with the Dix family and the Hardin County Fair.

Cousin Mia, Jorge, Cousin Leila, Joe and Lucy

What a smile!

It just doesn't get any better than this...

Cowboy Jorge

Cowgirl Lucy

Jorge's 1st Day of kindergarten

Jorge is so excited that today is his first day in the big school

If you thought Jorge was excited, take a look at Joe's happy face...

Jorge with two of his best buddies from La Petite that are going with him to his new school and all are prepared to ride the bus in a few minutes

Of course, Mom and Dad couldn't miss the trip from day care to kindergarten and get as many hugs, kisses and pictures in as possible

Mommy and Jorgie just look so happy

Here we go guys...

First time off the bus at our new school

Jorge's new teacher

One more picture before Mom and Dad leave and go back to work

Our First Trip to Kings Island

Mom took Jorge and Lucy to Kings Island while Dad was at work - yes, we had all the fun! Mom's nieces Corey & Cassie and nephews Nathan & John joined us.

Jorge and Lucy were so thrilled to get their picture taken with Sponge Bob! They weren't to thrilled about the Wild Thornberry log flume ride that we went on right before this picture. Mom told them they weren't going to get wet, and we got SOAKED!
Here's Jorge and John on Plankton's Plunge. Jorge loved this and the Fairly Odd coaster (aka The Beastie). I think he road the coaster 7 times. He only wanted to ride things with John or Nathan!
Lucy enjoyed the milder rides like this one. She road Plankton's plunge but did NOT find it fun AT ALL!