Road Trip 2011~DAYS 3-6

Columbus, OH


On Friday of last week, we left Chattanooga, TN and headed north to Columbus, OH.  It was a beautiful drive through the Appalachian Mountains. Unfortunately and fortunately, the baby slept and slept so we did not stop to take pictures.  


We have been so busy since getting to Columbus that I have not found time to update the blog.  We are staying on the church campus, which is 52 acres of fun for the kids.   

From the back of the property by the pond. 

The steeple in the middle is the church.

The first night here they built a huge bonfire.  This is unheard of in Louisiana this time of the year, but the weather is so nice and cool in the evenings that you just want to be outside.  The first night the kids were outside until after midnight playing with other kids.  

There is a pond beside the house and apartment.  There are 4 ducks that live in the pond and they are so funny to watch. They waddle up and steal dog food from the pastor's dogs if you do not watch them.  They are shooed back by anyone around at the time, only to come waddling back if they think no one is watching.  


On Saturday we visited a huge mall called the Easton Mall.  It was beautiful.  There were fountains, and water pads, a fireman exhibition was going on, and sailboats to rent and sail by remote.  

Kensli and Jillian, the pastor's daughter, ended up in the sailboat fountain.

The kids have so enjoyed this place.  There are two playgrounds, basket ball, catch and release fishing, bonfires at night, riding bicycles, room to run, ducks to chase, two beagles, and a revolving group of kids to meet and play with at anytime of the day. 

In the evenings the fireflies have been a huge interest to the kids.  We do not have fireflies at home like we did when I was a kid.  I think the mosquito spraying has wiped them out over the years.  

Kamryn enjoying some time outside.

Yesterday was Sunday and we had awesome church services.  After the morning service, Kaitlyn and Ricky went and helped with a children's music video.  Kaitlyn actually ended up performing with the kids.  She said it was awesome. The church family has taken the kids in and have included them in everything, and this has made our stay much more like a vacation. We ended the day with a powerful move of God in the mission's service. 

Today we are going to see some things around here.  One thing I would like to see is the Erie Canal and a cave they say is interesting. Can't wait to see what today brings.