Oh Cleveland. Maybe it is ranked as the #4 most miserable city in the US by Forbes magazine but I love it. How bad can a city be when I can count at least 3 H&M stores within 20 minutes of my brother's apartment. The scenery is so green and lush, it reminds me of my days in Oregon. And the houses! The houses are off the charts charming. Old city charm. If only I had taken better pictures...
Here is a little recap of my travels to this fine city:
My first visit was when I worked on the corporate board at REAL DEALS on HOME DECOR, my brother and sister-in-law's new franchise. They held their first convention in Seville, OH just hours away from where Brett and Eryn were living in Cleveland. It was a brief but fantastic visit. Here we are at a Mexican restaurant in downtown before heading out to an Indians game.
Visit #2. Nick and I took our little Xavier, who was 5 months, on his first vacation to Cleveland. Complete with an Indians game, Rock and Roll hall of fame, and a trip to Niagara Falls. Great vaca.
This is a picture from my third visit to Cleveland, during Brett's dental boards when I was given the task of lending my mad dental hygiene/assisting skills. He took me to a restaurant that was featured on the food network and is famous for its Rueben sandwiches. Can you believe the size of that sandwich? Brett was suffering from extreme stress and lack of sleep. Nothing that a huge pile of pastrami can't fix.
The final stay. Nothing can be better than watching a fabulous brother emerge confident and victorious from a long and tenacious battle with Dental School. He will be a wonderful Dentist (I should know I have worked with all sorts). And the best part? Free dental work for the rest of my life. Thanks Bro.
And thank you Cleveland.
9 comments:
Looks like you guys had fun!! We should do your family pictures pretty soon. It looks like it might be nice this weekend, or next week.
Give our Congrats to Brett! So where's he off to now?
Did you ever see the 30 Rock where Liz visits Cleveland? She loves it so much and wants to move there but Jack reminds her she has to come back to reality. I love that episode! In Cleveland everyone things she's skinny and looks like a model too.
Oh so much to say! First of all, Forbes magazine has clearly never been to Tuttle, ID (of course it's not a city). But then again, maybe Tuttle was no. 1? Secondly, why was I not invited to help Bret with his boards, I've been told I have great "landmarks"? Yay! Bret graduated, maybe he'll move to Alpine and set up shop, then you could follow to be is #1 hygienist. Then...my life would be complete.
Ang ~ I can't believe your bother is done with school...has it been that long?!...tell him congrats for us. I am sad we missed you guys passing through Twin...we were making plans a day at a time so it was hard for me to give you a better idea of when we would be coming. We are bummed we missed you though. We love you guys.
Rach
I'll get back to you on doing a painting Angie. My thought on it is, "mmm maybe". I'll let you know when I decide.
Rachel Hansen, Jana's SIL
Ok, I decided to paint the picture, that is if you still want it. I wouldn't start it until mid August thought. If that is ok with you. Please leave your email address in my All Ear Comment Area on the side bar on my blog and I can get more info on what size you want, etc.
Have a great day!
Rachel Hansen
how is this kid so cute with his checkered tie?? when i have children someday they will HAVE to own one of these. it is now a must! so adorable :) you family is beautiful & your blog is super cute!
xoxo Jessica Rae
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