OH--IO

Our last adventure before the school year begins... Ohio.  Since we moved from Columbus, Ohio four years ago we had not been back.  Long overdue were visits with family and friends, but the main reason we made the trip this time was for Claudia.  

She has been so dedicated to the idea of having a helper dog that we are doing our best to support the dream.  After researching, we felt like a group in Delaware (close to Columbus) was the best for us.  The final step before being placed on the waiting list for a dog is completing a personal interview.  So you will see we have a photo from the interview with one of the dogs there at Canine Companions for Independence

There most certainly was an animal theme to our whole trip... Starting with the 

Davidson Dairy Farm.

(My apologies for not getting a better photo of family.)

Great Uncle Ned showing off the cows

Giving a calf some water

Tractor Rides!

In the above photo, we were visiting the early intervention teacher and therapists (Darla, Nancy, Dee, and Vicky) at the Childhood League.  Both of the girls qualified for early intervention services in Ohio based on their premature birth.  We are forever indebted for the great start they gave the girls.

Claudia and Eloise smiling at the Canine Companion Office.  "Patti" was kind enough to keep the girls company while we finished the interview.  Claudia had a chance to try working with a dog while she was there.  

Claudia and Helen (her first PT) posing at Children's Hospital in Columbus.  Helen has spent hours staring into those eyes working on rolling and sitting back then!!  We have always been amazed by Helen's dedication and fabulous therapy skills.

The Krueger Crew burning the night oil with the Rank kids in the hotel.  The kids had a blast playing together as always.  Their parents are wonderful too!!

Our neighborhood friends from Westgate gathered for a beautiful evening.  We dearly miss all these lovely lady role models.  Each one of them has been generous and kind to our family.

And finally a quick stop in Indiana to visit Katie, Matt and Speckles!  What a cute and well-behaved little puppy.  Thanks for having us.

Pheeewww.. we survived!