tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14627926760603061002024-03-05T09:11:21.433-05:00The Gates ExperimentWhat's going on in the Gates Home. . .Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.comBlogger701125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-30041977432608606712017-05-29T07:49:00.002-04:002017-05-29T08:00:47.165-04:00Spring Tennis<br />
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</table><center><iframe width="420" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0A9d0a0OujU?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></center><p>Tennis this spring has been a bit different than we anticipated, but it's been very good for the kids, and very fun for me.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/q7ZfJ2" title="2H1A8963-2"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4181/33555526963_bc37809ee1.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A8963-2"></a><br />
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</table><center><iframe width="420" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/E_JDXpGAb1U?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></center><p>Through a series of odd and somewhat unfortunate events, the two coaches that reach our kids the best have left the club that is most convenient for us. Lincoln still plays there on Mondays after school, but when it comes to real instruction, particularly for the younger ones, nothing matches Coach Alvin, and Coach Kevin is just the best we've found for Lincoln. So we've stuck with them as they've ventured out on their own and formed their own.</p><center><iframe width="420" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PIwzgqYw-Bc?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></center><p>It's good for the kids because they get fantastic instruction while having lots of fun. It's also been cool for me because I've gotten lots of practice with sports and action photography, and they've been able to use some of my photos for their promotional material and marketing!</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/7CuZza" title="2H1A9178"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4272/34787828162_39cc5df95f_n.jpg" width="210" alt="2H1A9178"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/whtK48" title="2H1A9117"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4202/34108305354_0e0b768fd4_n.jpg" width="210" alt="2H1A9117"></a><br />
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</table><center><iframe width="420" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TH67CYP1M7w?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></center>Have a kid interested in tennis? Give the guys at <a href="http://clevelandtennisacademy.com/" title="Cleveland Tennis Academy" target="new_window">Cleveland Tennis Academy</a> a call. You can thank me later.Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-74501984198785341482017-05-02T07:01:00.000-04:002017-05-29T07:12:09.172-04:00Lincoln's 9th Birthday... Harry Potter!<table align="center"><tr><td><center><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2810/34360677575_ec9d537ee7.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_9749"><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/2c9274" title="IMG_9777"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4174/34202449282_f4b934ecd2.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_9777"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/5N2m4i" title="IMG_9776"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2819/34202428902_b4b7460a03.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_9776"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>It was the birthday party theme Jenn had been gearing up for, Lincoln's 9th and... <i>Harry Potter!!!</i> And, oh boy, did she go all out. From the decorations to the cake painting to sorting to Quidditch (thanks, Grandpa Doug!) to Honeydukes to owl post to potions (thanks Auntie Haley & Eli!), it was like a mini Hogwarts at our place. Most rewarding was the reaction the kids gave to their parents at the end of the party. <i>They loved it!</i></p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/mqYi47" title="IMG_9783"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2828/34319533246_ae43cdd2e6.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_9783"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/6kW3Ln" title="2H1A9852"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2820/33518954274_070db9b65c_n.jpg" width="210" alt="2H1A9852"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/at19i5" title="2H1A9813"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2816/34202545672_ef610fafdb_n.jpg" width="210" alt="2H1A9813"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/Y8Q2dQ" title="2H1A9841"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4169/33976640450_213f2433d8_n.jpg" width="210" alt="2H1A9841"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/84Tu32" title="2H1A9894"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4170/34202798332_989d456730.jpg" width="210" alt="2H1A9894"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/1N7yJV" title="2H1A9821"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2890/34360849905_92ac685620.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A9821"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>Jenn arranged to sort the kids into the four houses by making their drinks turn the color of their house. Then we set up Potions Class in the dungeon, er, garage with all sorts of "experiments" that bubbled, exploded, and did other odd things. The kids made their own wands with modeling clay and unique sticks. And while it rained most of the morning and into the beginning of the party, it let up soon enough to get a game of Quidditch in!</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/V4Ev3M" title="2H1A9871"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4164/33550363173_fa4d5f7a5e.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A9871"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/9D3320" title="2H1A9955"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2831/33977167340_6d192b8f6a_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="2H1A9955"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/9AmvzF" title="2H1A9928"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4183/34230854441_ace45e5239.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A9928"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/88V14N" title="2H1A0007"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2846/34203569692_c916891602_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="2H1A0007"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/9Eqm5i" title="2H1A9808"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4168/34319597426_347de228f3.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A9808"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/4v7558" title="2H1A9978"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4188/34231141811_48010067b6_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="2H1A9978"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/U65815" title="2H1A8931"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4252/34577889930_f2da4f9e45.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A8931"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/5320SX" title="2H1A8903 (1)"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4228/34801184442_31c871f84b.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A8903 (1)"></a></center></td></tr></table>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-14721125009699471462017-04-04T07:22:00.000-04:002017-05-29T07:22:35.214-04:00Gates Family visits Kentucky<table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/kPd057" title="IMG_0016"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4196/34800824242_ce38df4532.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="IMG_0016"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>About a week and a half before Spring Break, Jenn and I were talking about what we wanted to do for Spring Break, and Jenn mentioned that she was irritated that others were going to the beach, doing fun things, etc. So we brainstormed in the car for about 30 minutes, drove home, Jenn hopped on the computer, and within a few hours, we had plans in place to visit the next state on our <a href="https://gates50states.wordpress.com/">#Gates50States</a> list: <a href="https://gates50states.wordpress.com/2017/04/06/kentucky/" target="_blank">Kentucky</a>!</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/400M5Y" title="IMG_0025"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4198/34964745345_751a8ec6fa.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_0025"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/r32X45" title="IMG_0022"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4250/34800838232_ebe7a4def9.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_0022"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/46770g" title="IMG_0020"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4220/34577521560_9b6a4a4e73_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_0020"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>First stop was Mammoth Cave National Park.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/BsC729" title="2H1A8835"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4273/34577525490_349b7735f0.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A8835"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/B729Ux" title="2H1A8880"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4247/34964762275_fc35753eae.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A8880"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>Second Stop was Lost River Cave for <i>real caving!</i> It was a <i>little muddy.</i></p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/xmd162" title="2H1A8882"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4198/34577545430_e0f20e005b.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A8882"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/2au76Q" title="IMG_0060"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4246/34577535230_6c80d9e663.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_0060"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/M9HHXr" title="IMG_0059"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4201/34832722911_343266498b.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_0059"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>Third stop was Lincoln's birthplace.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/bB5295" title="2H1A8892"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4196/34154250173_806b549689_n.jpg" width="210" alt="2H1A8892"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/16508e" title="2H1A8888"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4195/34964777705_44dca912f6_n.jpg" width="210" alt="2H1A8888"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>We drove through Lexington on the way home and saw some <i>amazing</i> horse farms. Touring these (along witht he bourbon trail) will have to be for another day. It was a <i>great</i> long weekend. Good job, Kentucky!</p>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-10745555872925420812017-03-15T06:28:00.000-04:002017-05-29T06:29:03.118-04:00Henry's Weekly Reader<p>Henry's weekly reader project fell in March, and this included bringing the buddies home for the week and getting pictures with them doing the things he likes to do. He also got to help mom make the treat for the end of the week!</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2886/33821248230_16543a62e9.jpg" width="420" alt="Game time w/ Lincoln"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2930/33821252030_5a1b907b23.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Cooking"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4196/34832514431_35b1ae0213.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A8717"></center></td></tr></table>Henry chose the Berenstain Bears as his theme, and wrote a report on posterboard about the authors, the subjects and some fun facts.Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-14780381954909435012017-03-01T06:32:00.000-05:002017-05-29T06:32:56.050-04:00Sushi!<p>My how these kids like sushi! And, my does mom like to show them how to make fun things!</p><table align="center"><tr><td><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4274/34153983833_7bc0d85626_n.jpg" width="213" height="320" alt="2H1A8649"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2902/33821244970_f7065bb43e_n.jpg" width="213" height="320" alt="Sushi night"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4221/34832508701_a325cc8664_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="2H1A8653"></td></tr></table>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-12161854129529349302017-02-22T08:40:00.000-05:002017-03-10T08:42:40.838-05:00Galápagos!Jenn and I visited the Galápagos islands and hiked some of the volcanoes in mainland Ecuador in early February, and the <i>entire</i> was <i>fantastic</i>! So as not to re-invent the wheel, we're posting about the <a href="https://gates50states.wordpress.com/2017/03/08/galapagos-planning/" target="new_window">planning</a> and execution of the trip, along with a portion of my 5,000+ photos and videos over at our travel blog: <a href="https://gates50states.wordpress.com" target="new_window">gates50states.wordpress.com</a>.<br />
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Here's a taste:<br />
<iframe width="420" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/reazhz9IEqc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-43365349363428021822016-12-31T08:32:00.000-05:002017-03-10T08:42:53.393-05:00Christmas 2016As usual, we hosted a family Christmas with Jenn's family, visited my parents' place for my mom's family Christmas, and shared a family Christmas with the Hopwoods. New this year, we enjoyed a <i>really</i> good brunch with Jenn's immediate family, my parents, and our neighbor, Mrs. Hillegas. Jenn's house and meal prep was fantastic, as well as her help getting the tree up. Confession: I enjoy decorating for Christmas less and less every year. I <i>love</i> Christmas, I'm not a humbug, but the setup is exhausting and short-lived. Thankfull, Jenn and the kids were able to be helpful this year.<br />
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The kids were as excited as any Christmas. Lincoln got a telescope, and he's been taking excellent care of it in addition to checking out stars on clear nights.Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-81822499220178926992016-11-05T20:20:00.000-04:002016-11-05T20:20:05.585-04:00Fall Hiking Spree<p>This year we've again taken part in the Summit Metroparks Fall Hiking Spree. Lincoln and Henry have been particularly motivated to earn their badges. Lydia is more along for the ride.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><img src="https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5597/30165326133_b898e9c6b4.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A3530"><br><img src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5541/30764046346_ed9685dfeb.jpg" width="210" alt="2H1A3513"><img src="https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5327/30746188156_ba189972a9.jpg" width="210" alt="2H1A3354"><br><img src="https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5621/30165167373_a163f61863_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="2H1A3476"><br><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8571/30483437016_7e953b2278.jpg" width="210" alt="2H1A3237"><img src="https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8273/30017564261_4315b376e8.jpg" width="210" alt="Fall Hiking Spree"><br><img src="https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5069/30017559141_884500708d_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="Fall Hiking Spree"></center></td></tr></table>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-8850312482892631912016-10-22T20:18:00.000-04:002016-11-05T20:18:50.400-04:00Apples 2016<p>After last year's absence of apple picking, we resumed one of our favorite family traditions of both visiting the apple orchard & making homemade apple sauce. This year the kids were able to be most helpful!</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5771/29754858400_ede3a0391c_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="Apple Picking"><br><img src="https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8823/29421933573_b66baf3265.jpg" width="420" alt="Apple Picking"><br><img src="https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8139/29754882180_850f716aeb.jpg" width="420" alt="Apple Picking"><br><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5557/29421260744_8c15365a55.jpg" width="420" alt="Apple Picking"></center></td></tr></table>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-88807950750776493692016-10-19T20:15:00.000-04:002016-11-05T20:15:18.554-04:00Lydia's 6th Birthday<p>We've got a new 6-year-old in the house!</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5795/30432622801_be00311ae6_n.jpg" width="213" height="320" alt="2H1A2829"><br><img src="https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5454/30764232446_13110c4625_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="2H1A2877"></center></td></tr></table>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-44967423598761493922016-10-09T20:19:00.000-04:002016-11-05T20:19:37.411-04:00Backyard Renovation - Finished!<p>Our backyard makeover has finished, and our first use and celebration was to host Steve, Ken & Kristian and their wives for a <i>Thank You</i> dinner. We had a great time hanging out and chatting, and they were each interested in seeing what their handiwork looked like at night with the lights on.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><br><img src="https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5600/30499666790_f3b33fdf53.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A2769 (1)"><br><img src="https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5575/30764209916_32479c850d.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A2796"></center></td></tr></table>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-70936096609208493782016-09-30T20:13:00.000-04:002016-11-05T20:21:39.149-04:00Hiking & National Park Photos<p>Kendra, my new associate, has been an absolute all star. In every phase, literally every single phase, she's been a great addition and I'm really thankful to have her on board. The peace of mind that I have leaving the clinic in her hands now is hard to describe, and I really enjoy having this luxury when it comes time to Wednesday morning hikes with Jenn. Between Wednesday mornings, and some evenings when the kids have been with the grandparents, we've been able to see some neat things.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5597/30453847745_3a50c09d5c.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A2987"><br />
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A change was made at the Cuyahoga Falls Veterinary Clinic. As of July 8, I became a solo practitioner with two part-time helpers (it pays to have two DVMs in my family!). It was only temporary until my new associate could start on August 29. It was a change that needed to be made, and we're all looking forward to what's in store. All of this has made for a more busy RG, as well as a few extra busy days for Jenn while she's worked some mornings for me. And the kids are ready for school to start. We're <i>all</i> ready for school to start. :)</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8379/29114965865_02f538c4ed_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_2308"><br><small><i>This wasn't the final product, but sure was fun in the process!</i></small></center></td></tr></table><p>All of the above happened just as we were ready to pull the trigger on redesigning our back yard. For those of you who had seen our "deck," you know it was a dump of a DIY project taken on by the previous home owners. It was neither well-made, nor well-designed, nor functional. And we'd had enough of it. Jenn and I like to entertain, we like to be outside, and the previous set-up wasn't cutting it. So we decided to make a once-in-a-lifetime change back there.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><img src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8369/29082029546_c43d89f9e9_m.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_2281"><img src="https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8103/28496025743_850d67de6d_m.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_2286"><br><img src="https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8542/28828092980_1db09c7e6a_m.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_2299"><img src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8231/28828103250_9792e29372_m.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_2304"><br><img src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8351/29082081866_db2ccc0bb3_m.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_2310"><img src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7587/29115008115_b6e952cdde_m.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_2313"><br></center></td></tr></table><p>We hired <a href="http://lucasscape.com/" target="_blank">Lucas Landscaping</a>, finalized a design, and they're currently in the middle of implementing what we intend to make our prime guest-hosting area, complete with 2 patios and an outdoor kitchen. To say I'm looking forward to using the new <a href="http://www.kamadojoe.com/" target="_blank">Komado Joe</a> is an understatement. Jenn has been an absolute all star in the planning and development of the backyard installation. She's quite possibly been the most helpful and certainly the most informative of any of Lucas' clients.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><img src="https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8274/29037454821_d41e82a224.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_2292"></center></td></tr></table><p>In the meantime, we've been having some fun doing other things. For instance, while Jenn was checking out granite options at Mont, the kids and I went for a short hike.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><img src="https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8738/29114982015_36ebb769e6.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A1956"><br><img src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8641/29082063186_4a210866fb.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A1950"><br><img src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8201/29009571002_d5ec379b66.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A1945"></center></td></tr></table><p>As an aside, the granite we settled on was found at Architectual Justice, and we're <i>really</i> excited to see it installed.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><img src="https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8243/28828131460_2c359d29b3.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_1186"></center></td></tr></table><p>Henry's been rocking the swimming lessons lately. He's <i>quite</i> good at this, and it's neat to see him be both excited about something and good at it.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><img src="https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8008/28828153110_baa7776388.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A1976"></center></td></tr></table><p>We took in a car show today.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8188/28493072584_2ef817f9a1.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_2316"><br><img src="https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7588/29115028525_8387ed4074.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_2318"><img src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8398/28493082794_f547fc044b.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_2317"><br><img src="https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8172/28493070654_907bd9b807.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_2315"></center></td></tr></table><p>And the Akron Zoo a while back.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><img src="https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7696/28128766494_3582895e81.jpg" height="190" alt="2H1A1838"><img src="https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8851/28461964380_c5171eaac1.jpg" height="190" alt="2H1A1819"><br><img src="https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8699/28128746734_be3e4a459b.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A1815"></center></td></tr></table>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-87266745745735142822016-07-06T08:58:00.000-04:002016-11-11T13:49:41.229-05:00Western Vacation<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"><div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:37.6940133038% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"><div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BHFEsRRhwMs/" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A photo posted by @rggates</a> on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2016-06-25T13:33:12+00:00">Jun 25, 2016 at 6:33am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote><script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><br />
Our western vacation has concluded, and it was a fun whirlwind of activity.<br />
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Jenn and the kids started their adventure before I did, flying out to Jackson and experiencing southeastern Idaho for a time. My adventure started in the most frustrating of ways, spending nearly 24 hours of delayed travel, mostly in O’Hare airport. Weather in Chicago delayed my leaving Cleveland, and by the time I arrived, I’d missed my ~9:30am flight to Jackson. Then it was mechanical trouble and more weather that kept me in Chicago. Finally, just before midnight I was able to catch a flight to Denver and then rent a car to Jackson Hole. This completed 28 hours of travel on 0 hours of sleep. While the circumstances weren't my ideal, driving through southwest Wyoming at the crack of dawn with no other traffic on the road was definitely a neat thing.<br />
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</table>How cool was it to have dinner in front of the Tetons, lunch next to an erupting Old Faithful, and lunch on the Going To The Sun Road?!!<br />
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</table>We enjoyed wonderful accommodations on the footsteps of the Grand Tetons, not the most spectacular accommodations in Yellowstone but great observation of wildlife, long drives through big states, a beautiful stay on the east and west sides of Glacier National Park, and a place that exceeded our expectations in Kamiah, Idaho.<br />
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The much-anticipated launch of our travel blog, Gates50States, is just around the corner. I'm most excited about this because Jenn will be more involved with it, as she'll write most of the content. This blog will still fuction as the family milestone marker, but most of the travel details will be over there. Stay tuned!<br />
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</table>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-45809202652410405082016-06-21T10:23:00.000-04:002016-06-21T10:23:17.321-04:00Mid-June<P>School's over, the summer has begun, we're having all sorts of fun doing this and that... This is gonna be a Hit The High Points kind of post, 'cause I've got to get something up before our big western memory-making trip.</P><p>A while back I had the opportunity to go to central PA for a veterinary meeting in a beautiful setting.</p><table><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/z5J5dk" title="Star Trail Bridge"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7412/27322900840_b9c1c5d822.jpg" width="420" alt="Star Trail Bridge"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/un06ZX" title="Spruce Creek"><img src="https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7731/27322711180_806eb377cc.jpg" width="420" alt="Spruce Creek"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/7K5kU1" title="Evergreen Farm"><img src="https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7747/26989720724_a15b29229b.jpg" width="420" alt="Evergreen Farm"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/dJ70b3" title="Night Photo"><img src="https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7305/27566069396_b0b9848991.jpg" width="420" alt="Night Photo"></a></center></td></tr></table><P>The cicadas are here!</P><table><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/uWom11" title="IMG_0033 (1)"><img src="https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7181/27197446670_e6cb60a910.jpg" height="190" alt="IMG_0033 (1)"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/5seQ8Q" title="2H1A8351"><img src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7714/27081115250_9a99627ebd_z.jpg" height="190" alt="2H1A8351"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/yy5yd2" title="IMG_9983 (1)"><img src="https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7284/27374710782_fa0b419820.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_9983 (1)"></a></center></td></tr></table><P>Of course there was Jenn's trip to Thailand and Cambodia, but these photos haven't yet been processed and Jenn's been bouncing from one thing to another and hasn't yet had an opportunity to compose a post... more to come on this later.</P><table><tr><td><center><img src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7119/27464806995_406567f6fa_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_9651"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/C4E734" title="IMG_8609"><img src="https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7387/27339889572_71dd7b4fd5.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_8609"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/7pg7mg" title="IMG_8065"><img src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7251/27391408706_d6a8e239bd.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_8065"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>Lincoln's big year-long Project Ocean was on display as the school year came to a close. He was awesome, and the progression he showed from his early projects to the final ones was remarkable. Score one for OTS!</p><table><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/619b09" title="2H1A8249"><img src="https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7372/27198413182_7b7f96113e.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A8249"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/5tE5M6" title="2H1A8239"><img src="https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7408/27020048780_7c0dc85d8f.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A8239"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>And some catch-ups...</p><table><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/6uGF90" title="2H1A8261"><img src="https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7604/26719435484_b643771b3e.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A8261"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/5Cy054" title="2H1A8284"><img src="https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7296/27256562271_1b17c040d3.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A8284"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/13w492" title="2H1A8189"><img src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7350/27137949586_157c43b83e_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="2H1A8189"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/958beH" title="2H1A8092"><img src="https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7445/27170919975_c84344950e.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A8092"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/N5FPR0" title="2H1A8085"><img src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7538/27075761242_9c160c71d1_z.jpg" width="426" height="640" alt="2H1A8085"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/KH12m2" title="2H1A9769"><img src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7286/27673205882_a3417e2e8d_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="2H1A9769"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>S'more w/ a Camping Marshmallow...</p><table><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/X4k4um" title="2H1A8925"><img src="https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7048/27602248396_e45a89e519.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A8925"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/7349ge" title="2H1A8920"><img src="https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7369/27562522431_366e54afa1.jpg" width="420" alt="2H1A8920"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>And this wandered into our yard...</p><table><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/fallsvetclinic/13wK64" title="2H1A8254"><img src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7458/27293413106_4a8486732d_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="2H1A8254"></a></center></td></tr></table>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-65455849212437297302016-05-01T17:40:00.001-04:002016-05-01T17:40:49.392-04:00Lincoln is... 8?!!! Really?!!!!<table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26154621123/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Lincoln's Birthday"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1449/26154621123_be8bceeccd.jpg" width="420" alt="Lincoln's Birthday"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26129496274/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Calvin & Hobbes Cake"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1596/26129496274_0d9f050005_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="Calvin & Hobbes Cake"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26669506671/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Calvin & Hobbes Cake"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1716/26669506671_8eac9ba2a8_n.jpg" height="190" alt="Calvin & Hobbes Cake"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26710054056/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Calvin & Hobbes Cake"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1584/26710054056_7e65eca07e_n.jpg" height="190" alt="Calvin & Hobbes Cake"></a><br></center></td></tr></table><p>Lincoln's 8th birthday has come, and this year's theme was Calvin & Hobbes. As usual, Jenn went all the way with the theme, from the cake to the party games.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26691413071/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Lincoln's Birthday"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1542/26691413071_4e8a404aa5_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="Lincoln's Birthday"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26485237670/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Lincoln's Birthday"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1717/26485237670_022f1a9ec3_n.jpg" width="210" alt="Lincoln's Birthday"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26664784632/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Lincoln's Birthday"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1649/26664784632_41dbc3afbe_n.jpg" width="210" alt="Lincoln's Birthday"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26152430534/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Lincoln's Birthday"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1529/26152430534_d7fe94aeb9_n.jpg" width="210" alt="Lincoln's Birthday"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26152448954/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Lincoln's Birthday"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1441/26152448954_897aa3a018_n.jpg" width="210" alt="Lincoln's Birthday"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26485448770/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Lincoln's Birthday"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1658/26485448770_9e19127007.jpg" width="420" alt="Lincoln's Birthday"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>We owe big thanks to Grandma Paulette & Grandpa Doug for helping with the art and decorations and to Grandma Laura & Grandpa Dave for helping with house-prep.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26758183925/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Calvin Faces"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1548/26758183925_7a6fe2a951.jpg" width="322" height="500" alt="Calvin Faces"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26732907106/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Calvin Faces"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1470/26732907106_9b48d60400.jpg" width="322" height="500" alt="Calvin Faces"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26732991756/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Lincoln's Birthday"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1692/26732991756_491ba472ff.jpg" width="420" alt="Lincoln's Birthday"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26154605563/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Lincoln's Birthday"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1588/26154605563_b67baebdff.jpg" width="420" alt="Lincoln's Birthday"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26152517504/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Lincoln's Birthday"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1517/26152517504_e3672dc137.jpg" width="210" alt="Lincoln's Birthday"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26733005666/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Lincoln's Birthday"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1686/26733005666_49c4c365ce.jpg" width="210" alt="Lincoln's Birthday"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>Lincoln continues to impress. He and his buddies were a pleasure to host, and it's neat to see them maturing along as time goes by. And he's making his mom and dad proud.</p><br />
Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-69098703368111680832016-04-27T17:48:00.000-04:002016-05-01T17:48:32.058-04:00Cabin Time<p>Grandpa Doug and Grandma Paulette gave Henry and Lydia some cabin time over recent weekends.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26485719120/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Cabin"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1541/26485719120_a6ac93eafb_z.jpg" width="420" alt="Cabin"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26485711480/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Cabin"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1667/26485711480_968f4467bf_z.jpg" width="420" alt="Cabin"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26153031444/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Cabin"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1527/26153031444_2591f53fc8_z.jpg" width="420" alt="Cabin"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>The cabin is a Hi-Lite Destination for each of the kids!</p>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-37894223972241463142016-04-20T10:39:00.000-04:002016-04-23T10:43:31.012-04:00Spring Is Here!<P>Spring finally arrived here in Northeast Ohio, but after Jenn, Auntie Haley, Eli & Grandpa Dave ran the Towpath Half Marathon in 25-30 degree weather. At least it was dry.</P><table><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26077920580/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Towpath Half Marathon"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1663/26077920580_2f9ed217a0.jpg" width="420" alt="Towpath Half Marathon"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25745967484/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Towpath Half Marathon"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1525/25745967484_3d8e39122a.jpg" width="420" alt="Towpath Half Marathon"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26441377216/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_6470"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1546/26441377216_3b2a660f59.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_6470"></a></center></td></tr></table><P>We've been enjoying the hiking lately, and we're all getting better at recognizing and spotting birds. It's nice, too, 'cause the leaves aren't yet on the trees and we can see the wildlife from decently far away.</P><table><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26401130291/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_6384"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1590/26401130291_a25bb912be.jpg" height="190" alt="IMG_6384"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25864456143/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_6469"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1591/25864456143_a97184a09e.jpg" height="190" alt="IMG_6469"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26047411212/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_5712"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1642/26047411212_983ab75592.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_5712"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26073546941/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_5706"><img 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src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1603/26194430240_8154dc7a71.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_6391"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26453355052/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_6754"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1712/26453355052_83c3c87e51.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_6754"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25940718614/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_6770"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1632/25940718614_ef6654c79f.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_6770"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25885530034/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_6664"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1481/25885530034_d37f84692e.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_6664"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26398095022/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_6601"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1659/26398095022_f4d8735750.jpg" height="190" alt="IMG_6601"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26194492360/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_6593"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1508/26194492360_35637cbcda.jpg" height="190" alt="IMG_6593"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26375029012/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_6566"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1445/26375029012_8b0ba6bc26.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_6566"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26401164481/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_6532"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1643/26401164481_f634a55d33.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_6532"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26194445200/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_6478"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1622/26194445200_6836b57b70.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_6478"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/26401153581/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_6487"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1575/26401153581_b27625e82e_z.jpg" width="426" height="640" alt="IMG_6487"></a><br></center></td></tr></table><P>Next up in Lincoln's birthday party. Hint: Calvin & Hobbes. Wait for it...</P>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-37675174763752862622016-03-19T13:37:00.000-04:002016-03-19T13:44:51.993-04:00Auction, Hiking, School & Tennis<table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25528988572/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Auction 2016"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1579/25528988572_28605fcc62.jpg" width="420" alt="Auction 2016"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>Jenn was on the Old Trail School Celebration Auction Fundraiser committee this year, and the event was really, really cool. Lots of neat items were auctioned, from courtside seats & an autographed LeBron James Jersey to a hot air balloon birthday party, from a trip into the Cargill Salt Mines to dinner parties at some of the finest restaurants in the Cleveland area, from fine wine to a weekend at The Masters. A silent auction made up the early part of the event, with lots of opporutnity to meet new families and friends, and the evening concluded with a live auciton for the biggest items. In addition to coordinating all of the auction items, Jenn also made the desserts for the VIP table.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25621103706/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Auction 2016"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1476/25621103706_5d47fb59c7_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="Auction 2016"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25444763861/in/dateposted-ff/" title="OTS VIP Desserts"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1718/25444763861_68d04fdf92.jpg" width="420" alt="OTS VIP Desserts"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25240395432/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4240-HDR"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1527/25240395432_e0eb051285.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_4240-HDR"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24990780329/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4234"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1694/24990780329_725c9aa9b3_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_4234"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>While it's cold this weekend, the weather has been really up and down lately, with lots of warm weather for hiking and getting out into the parks.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25266096151/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4254"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1704/25266096151_6ce6b01420_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_4254"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25064163050/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4261"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1504/25064163050_4dff135478.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_4261"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>I had my first Cuyahoga Valley National Park photo taken up by the Park's Instagram:</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="6" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"><div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:62.1650589496% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"><div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div><p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BC6BmxwOV4f/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">This #Cardinal, the state bird of #Ohio, exploring Ohio's only National Park. #FindYourPark #Birding Photo credit to @rggates</a></p><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A photo posted by CuyahogaValleyNPS (@cuyahogavalleynps) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2016-03-13T20:29:01+00:00">Mar 13, 2016 at 1:29pm PDT</time></p></div></blockquote><script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><br />
<p>CVNP has a fraction of the followers that the bigger, more well-known parks have, such as Yellowstone or Yosemite, but it's cool to have my photos recognized no matter the size of the audience. I'm told that the next one of mine that they're planning to share is this one:</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25816348656/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Butler's Trail"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1693/25816348656_74f5a498f3.jpg" width="420" alt="Butler's Trail"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>Some of my other cool shots from recent hikes include...</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25109566684/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4471"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1552/25109566684_97e5e0cfc5_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_4471"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25739850825/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4468"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1532/25739850825_7ff6922f1c.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_4468"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25211863924/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4788"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1640/25211863924_bb044e80a2_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_4788"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>The kids have had some small events at school, such as little music perforances and Book Character Day:</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25790170685/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Lydia"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1611/25790170685_601982275a_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="Lydia"></a></center></td></tr></table><iframe width="420" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NEl5sKMiVN0?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
<table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25278465453/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4872"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1512/25278465453_ca846e08ae.jpg" height="190" alt="IMG_4872"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25278458013/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4864"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1542/25278458013_7586ec264f.jpg" height="190" alt="IMG_4864"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>This morning we took another trip to Seiberling to feed the birds. At our last trip, the kids got a kick out of feeding the ducks, but that got cut short this time when a muskrat swam across the pond to chase away the ducks and get at the seed we'd dropped. So we went a ways down the trail and the real excitement came when a Tufted titmouse came to feed!</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25274464644/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4939"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1642/25274464644_c9dedf2a20.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_4939"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25786417262/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4927"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1456/25786417262_38c5997142.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_4927"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25907161775/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4923"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1589/25907161775_5c8e0868db.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_4923"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25274477004/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4951"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1579/25274477004_230bc2ddf6.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_4951"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25907224885/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4999"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1693/25907224885_bd8a186d82.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_4999"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25606674640/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4997"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1652/25606674640_d9fbae3f83.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_4997"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25274532654/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_5006"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1476/25274532654_577d6d5a4b.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_5006"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>Lincoln's still having fun with tennis. He's been learning how to keep score and play matches, and this summer we'll get him enrolled in a tournament or two so he can move up to the next level of classes. I've had fun photographing him and practicing my action photography. When I showed my photos to his coach, Alvin, he liked them and asked if he could use some of them on their website. He then proceeded to tell me I need to work on getting better photos with the ball on the strings. Ha! It made me chuckle. Always room for improvement.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25910399855/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4681 (1)"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1632/25910399855_3f6bbf12b1_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_4681 (1)"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25884546626/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4719"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1471/25884546626_06b3bab9b2.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_4719"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>On the agenda: start a second blog. Don't laugh. Jenn and I both know that we don't update this as often as we ought. But a second blog will high-light our 50-State adventure. We'll play catch up by revising our North Carolina and South Carolina vacations, and then make it about the trips once they're completed, but also dig deep into our planning process. We'll see how successful it is, but it's something both Jenn and I have on our minds to do.</p>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-15365541325972754552016-02-23T10:17:00.000-05:002016-02-28T10:19:21.287-05:00Cuyahoga Valley National Park Photography<p>My new camera gear is a whole bunch of fun to use. It certainly is taking practice, and even the practice is fun. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rggates/">Instagram</a>, and following a number of the national parks and good photographers is definitely helping my photography. (At least I think so... you can be your own judge.)</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24977495592/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_3715"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1662/24977495592_b0119aed65.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_3715"></a><br><i><small>Cuyahoga River</small></i><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24728024809/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_3723"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1462/24728024809_6ac0d2e940.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_3723"></a><br><i><small>Ohio & Erie Canal</small></i><br></center></td></tr></table><p>The other day I went hunting for the Bald Eagle's nest up in the Brecksville Reservation are of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and while I found it, I couldn't see the eagles. Bummer. But that didn't make the trip disappointing at all. The CVNP is beautiful in any season, and seeing it through a camera lens has been lots of fun.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25002410211/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_3844"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1449/25002410211_f90088f033_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_3844"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25002467981/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_3865"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1582/25002467981_f5150b4e96.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_3865"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>The Great Blue Herons are returning to their nests, the Cuyahoga River has been flowing fast with the rain and snowmelt, and I never noticed just how many ducks are around these parts.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25318318966/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4055"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1685/25318318966_b538b63832.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_4055"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25318224956/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Great Blue Heron"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1639/25318224956_af7eb4d773.jpg" width="420" alt="Great Blue Heron"></a></center></td></tr></table>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-66343386887075513132016-02-17T10:04:00.000-05:002016-02-28T10:05:19.295-05:00Grandparents Week<table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24210413113/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Henry's Celebration Day"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1572/24210413113_6079989634_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="Henry's Celebration Day"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>While we were away, Grandma Laura came up for a few days to stay with them, and then they went to Grandma Paulette & Grandpa Doug's house for a time.</p><p>Before we left, we all attended Henry's Celebration at school. It was a special time that ended with one of his class's committees giving him a "custom made" snow globe.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24541849510/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Henry's Celebration Day"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1544/24541849510_230cbe1a9b.jpg" width="420" alt="Henry's Celebration Day"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24719623002/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Henry's Celebration Day"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1665/24719623002_4c05b114c7.jpg" width="210" alt="Henry's Celebration Day"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24743985571/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Henry's Celebration Day"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1557/24743985571_53cfcde75b.jpg" width="210" alt="Henry's Celebration Day"></a><br></center></td></tr></table><p>The Monday of that particular week was Chinese New Year, so Grandma Paulette set up some fun for the kids to celebrate.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24935690190/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Untitled"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1554/24935690190_aa9c7da5c5.jpg" height="190" alt="Untitled"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24600642034/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Untitled"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1506/24600642034_c063871e7f.jpg" height="190" alt="Untitled"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>The week ended with a trip to the cabin, and all the fun that such a trip includes!</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24595513954/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Untitled"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1692/24595513954_08bea3a39f.jpg" width="210" alt="Untitled"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25226151665/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Untitled"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1720/25226151665_2e98ed0e77.jpg" width="210" alt="Untitled"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24858490949/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Untitled"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1673/24858490949_e27bf5526b.jpg" width="420" alt="Untitled"></a></center></td></tr></table>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462792676060306100.post-61446948763434705572016-02-15T09:49:00.000-05:002016-02-28T09:55:47.126-05:00Western Caribbean<table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24683149039/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_2605-HDR"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1656/24683149039_430153c143.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_2605-HDR"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>Jenn and I had a nice vacation get-away and the kids had some really cool time with Grandma Laura, then Grandma Paulette & Grandpa Doug.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24902734942/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_3703"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1570/24902734942_3d7a5ab328.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_3703"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24423876583/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_2575"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1454/24423876583_a8c17af265.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_2575"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24933064252/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_3594"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1506/24933064252_10da99280a.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_3594"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>We chose this vacation for the itinerary and the company, and while we’ve really enjoyed the warm waters of the southern Caribbean, we chose the western Caribbean this time around with stops in Roatan, Belize, Costa Maya and Cozumel. Pete and Moe, along with their friends Kevin and Beverly, joined us, as well.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25024104916/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_0278"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1543/25024104916_bea9d0ce67.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_0278"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25002497896/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_1475"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1515/25002497896_d2e663e877.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_1475"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>This was one of the smaller ships we’ve been on, though it was hard to tell. The big ships tend to hide the crowds well with more areas of activity and dining to shunt everyone. Vision of the Seas is a nice ship, our room was comfortable, our balcony was nice, and the entertainment was good. Our food service improved as the cruise went on. The first two evenings were quite disappointing, as our waiter was just not as responsive as we’d expect on a cruise. After moving to a different section and taking on a new waiter, things turned out very nicely.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center></center></td></tr></table><p>Jenn scheduled all of our excursions herself with the help of Trip Advisor. There is good savings and better options staying away from the cruise listings, we've found.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25024294786/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_1647"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1555/25024294786_09d2d75195.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_1647"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>We went with <a href="http://roatanoceanadventures.com/">Roatan Ocean Adventures</a> and went drift snorkeling for a time, followed by a visit to a place that rescues monkeys, macaws, parrots and other animals. The animals were <i>very well</i> cared for, and we had a blast on both stops.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25012172225/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_1668"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1688/25012172225_a788001974.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_1668"></a><br><small><i>Preston describs what we were to see under the water on our drift snorkel.</i></small><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25012209715/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_1670"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1466/25012209715_3d8827cdfb.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_1670"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24381641304/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_1692"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1547/24381641304_8c05e55634.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_1692"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24986178986/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_1809"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1613/24986178986_f40c60e59a.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_1809"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24381778954/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_1758"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1643/24381778954_73aa275ca5_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_1758"></a><br><iframe width="420" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k3ATxuEhs2Q?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25226408122/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Mom Sloth"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1683/25226408122_a1535df348.jpg" width="420" alt="Mom Sloth"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>In Belize we went with <a href="http://belizetoursunlimited.com/">Belize Tours Unlimited</a> and our driver, Marvin, picked us up a the cruise terminal and drove us to Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, apparently one of the best birding locations in North America. It did not disappoint. Marvin lives about 5 minutes from the Audubon Society outfit there, and when he felt like we didn't see all of the species we should have, he took us to his house where we found a number of new species in his back yard. He also cut open some newly ripe cocunuts to drink from, and wow, was that tasty.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24913551156/in/dateposted-ff/" title="Untitled"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1654/24913551156_1c11aa0c5d.jpg" width="420" alt="Untitled"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24932595922/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_2000"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1502/24932595922_228edb122d.jpg" width="140" alt="IMG_2000"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24420023674/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_2549"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1558/24420023674_d3a7091076.jpg" width="140" alt="IMG_2549"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25344414195/in/dateposted-public/" title="Belize Raptor"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1469/25344414195_484a237143_n.jpg" width="140" alt="Belize Raptor"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24717090570/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_2529-2"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1648/24717090570_fd8895f14a_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_2529-2"></a><br><!-- coconuts--><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24420254434/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4763"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1494/24420254434_cf924b9058_n.jpg" width="210" height="320" alt="IMG_4763"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24755338700/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4766"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1572/24755338700_e6f7eba98f_n.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_4766"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24717221540/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4769"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1634/24717221540_11ba03d322.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_4769"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24986248256/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_2450"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1459/24986248256_7f488a999c.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_2450"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>On the way back to the terminal, he took us to a hole-in-the-wall named Dand's and we had a *really* good Belizian meal of rice & beans, I had pork and Jenn had gibnut, a.k.a. "the royal rat."</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24932607362/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_2556"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1519/24932607362_37fb108ef7_m.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_2556"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24932602072/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_2555"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1700/24932602072_1c48452a49_m.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_2555"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>The third stop was a beach on Costa Maya. Our experience with sitting on Caribbean beaches has been mixed, with the most negative experiences coming when the beaches were filled with "vendors" and solicitors. This time we reserved a spot at <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g499450-d4437601-Reviews-Nohoch_Kay_Beach_Club-Mahahual_Costa_Maya_Yucatan_Peninsula.html">Nohoch Kay Beach Club</a> that included beach chairs, an umbrella, wifi, food, drinks, kayak, restrooms, and very friendly service.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24926040681/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_2961"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1615/24926040681_0ff8b48cc4.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_2961"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24651794289/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_3141"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1707/24651794289_d8f95ab6a1.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_3141"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25024576846/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_2808-HDR"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1583/25024576846_b4b116f789.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_2808-HDR"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>The beach was <i>really</i> pleasant, and while the air and water weren't as warm as we've experienced in the Caribbean this time around, this was our best weather day of the week. Also very cool were the small patches of sea grass where the Little Blue Heron and the Yellow Capped Night Heron were fishing for lunch. This was my first opportunity to wade into the water with my big lens, and it was a lot of fun.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24894811462/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_2944"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1594/24894811462_d437d2f21b.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_2944"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24424234053/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_3188"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1545/24424234053_19d2751058.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_3188"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>Cozumel was our last stop, and Jenn arranged for us to drive around the island in a modified VW Beetle with a guide. One of our stops was a tequila factory where we were pretty much only interested in learning the history and the technique, <i>not</i> in tassting. Even the smell of tequila has nearly triggered my gag reflex in the past, but that was apparently because I was smelling cheap, chemical-induced tequila. This factory was a very small outfit that made it the right way, which takes >7 years to grow the plant and then months to years to age the product. Theirs was very tasty.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24993164226/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_3312"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1557/24993164226_de2e8d1c05.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_3312"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24652069899/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_3383"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1546/24652069899_236f88dae0.jpg" height="190" alt="IMG_3383"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24926335051/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_3364"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1712/24926335051_703caedd24.jpg" height="190" alt="IMG_3364"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24388926674/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_3346-2"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1525/24388926674_773b495c85.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_3346-2"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>We drove through the city, then across the island to the beach, down south to Punta Sur Eco Beach Park, then up to a fun restaurant, then back to the boat. Santiago, our guide, was as friendly and professional as they come, and he showed us a good time around the island.</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24926794111/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_3520"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1673/24926794111_a00a03a1a4.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_3520"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24926749021/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_3475"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1446/24926749021_63a92c1c6e.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_3475"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24652286839/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_3460"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1664/24652286839_e608f892ee.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_3460"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24993939726/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_3532"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1480/24993939726_31c8ac0444.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_3532"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24993883166/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_3528"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1515/24993883166_401574cd1c.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_3528"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24390048364/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_4804"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1582/24390048364_6ed9faea8c.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_4804"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/25020597175/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_3587"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1441/25020597175_b5b488475c.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_3587"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24994192196/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_3569"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1533/24994192196_5223aef8c4.jpg" width="210" alt="IMG_3569"></a><br><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24724854670/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_3555"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1560/24724854670_46ae1fbf2a.jpg" width="420" alt="IMG_3555"></a></center></td></tr></table><p>We finished the cruise with a day at sea that included 5 hours of dominos in the solarium. It was a blast!</p><table align="center"><tr><td><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24725272840/in/dateposted-ff/" title="DSCN0770"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1557/24725272840_703855630c.jpg" height="140" alt="DSCN0770"></a><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fallsvetclinic/24419992944/in/dateposted-ff/" title="IMG_1604-HDR"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1698/24419992944_8eae63d579.jpg" height="140" alt="IMG_1604-HDR"></a></center></td></tr></table>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03677883594658182926noreply@blogger.com0