We enjoyed family and turkey this year in three places. Once at Grandma and Grandpa Payne's, later that day at Brian's aunt Marlene's, then again at cousin Carol's in Seville (near Akron). All of the pictures posted were taken at Carol's farm. She has plenty of animals for kids to enjoy such as chickens, cats, dogs, rabbits, ponies, a donkey, sheep, white peacocks, uhhh normal peacocks, geese, as well as farm equipment to climb on! Isaac had a great time (as did we).
While up in the area, we had some extra time, and got directions to the house my Grandma Faye was born and raised in. This house was built by her Grandfather Seiberling, and still stands (as does the barn, even after being hit by a tornado in 1999) and is still inhabited! Unfortunately the farm is no longer in the family, but when we stopped by to ask them if they would mind if we could take some pictures of the front of the house, they invited us in for a tour! The house is amazing. The staircase doesn't even creak to give you an idea of how well this house was constructed. The family that owns it is trying to collect historical information so that he can register it with the Historical Society. I don't think he should have a problem gathering tons of info considering a large amount of the family still live in the area, and we have a huge reunion every year. I guess the big claim to fame for the house is that is was also the birthplace of my Grandma's cousing Frank Seiberling, the founder of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. I'm so glad that the house is in such kind, caring hands, and I hope it will stand for another 150+ years!
While up in the area, we had some extra time, and got directions to the house my Grandma Faye was born and raised in. This house was built by her Grandfather Seiberling, and still stands (as does the barn, even after being hit by a tornado in 1999) and is still inhabited! Unfortunately the farm is no longer in the family, but when we stopped by to ask them if they would mind if we could take some pictures of the front of the house, they invited us in for a tour! The house is amazing. The staircase doesn't even creak to give you an idea of how well this house was constructed. The family that owns it is trying to collect historical information so that he can register it with the Historical Society. I don't think he should have a problem gathering tons of info considering a large amount of the family still live in the area, and we have a huge reunion every year. I guess the big claim to fame for the house is that is was also the birthplace of my Grandma's cousing Frank Seiberling, the founder of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. I'm so glad that the house is in such kind, caring hands, and I hope it will stand for another 150+ years!
Off of the Thanksgiving subject, we have ordered Isaac's big boy bed! This is a HUGE step. It means no more putting Isaac in bed and forgetting about it. It means waking up in the middle of the night with a little boy in between of us. Worrying about the possibility of him walking around the house in the middle of the night while we are sleeping. Unfortunately it has to happen. They have to grow up sometime, and a new little sister will need to take over his baby bed. Hopefully the transition will be easier on him than it will be for us.
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