The wonderfulness of FB - while posting we were on this trek natlailie commented reminded me she was still in town - her family has orders to Korea leaving August 10 - so there was still time. In all the chaos of her moving, she offered up and afternoon we could all link up - so we did it!! We drove to Port Clinton and grabbed the quick 20 minute ferry.
All the way over to Put-In-Bay Ohio
These travelers are truly rockstars -
As soon as we landed we walked over and snagged a golf cart for 6 to tour the island
Natalie is a 5th generation Put-in-Bay resident. She grew up here and was 1 of 4 in her graduating class (heading onto Air-Force ROTC at Bowling Green). Her mom still owns a bed and Breakfast there.
This passed year her husband Steve was deployed to Iraq - so during that time she opted to take her girls to HER home for the year. So they could experience the small town magical life.
We rolled up to Natalies hoe and grabbed them for a ride - The kiddos hadn't seen each other in 4 years. As the kids get older - its more of a challenge to get them to hang out especially with the boy/girl difference.
But it you give them ice cream and a chill movie......
They will let you have a beer at this Biergarten!
Prost!
We later got a beautiful tour o fate rest of the island and it was truly amazing imaging Natalie growing up there. She spoiled the boys with Sprites and Ice cream like the coolest Aunt ever!
A few photos from Shane
And one final photo from the Selfie stick
I have FULL appreciation of all the moving pieces on our end and Natalie's end to make these few precious hours possible. I will always remember the TIME we spent and how I know have a full appreciation for HER childhood and where she came from. Natalie - you are one truly special person and I love your heart inside and out! Thank you for making the time for us!
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