Payton turns 12

A post for the remote family so they can see the festivities.



It was great to have everyone over for the party.

Chris Sturm

Kids know fun

Kids know the instant summer fun is possible. The temp turns a few degrees warmer and the slip and slide hits the ground.

Chris Sturm
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Big Party for Andrea Rapp's 40th

ANDREA IS 40!

My friend Jerry Rapp went big time for his wife's 40th Birthday.  The Limo picked us up and we were cruisin in style. First stop was Abuelos where some of the ladies had taken Andrea so we could pull up in the Limo and surprise her.   The beer flowed like wine (name that movie).

Back in the Limo and it was time to drive.  Everyone sat politely in the Limo and discussed current events. Not!  There's mix master Glenn serving up the juice.

Sturm and Blue were in charge of navigation since the driver's garmin was from 1992 and the maps had not been updated.  Blue brilliantly led the driver to the Covington 5th st exit and then realized it is Mayfest weekend.

Women always need group shots. Carmeras and bathrooms both require a group of women.

Some of the guys meandored over for a photo opp.  Then it was piano time.  In Newport there is a new piano bar in with the Syndicate.

The guys were playing and the ladies began to gather round the table waiting for their chance to pounce on a microphone. 

The Piano Players grabbed Andrea and put her on stage.  Since we are in Newport, no Piano bar would be complete without a stripper pole in the middle of the stage or so I have heard that is what those oddly located poles are calle :).  Andrea's a singer not a dancer so she sang along with the crowd.

I knew this place was quality because they were cranking out Dark Side from Eddie and the Cruisers.  Who knows the movie?

Next was Andrea's turn to lead the room in Joy to the World.  Name that band? Anyone? Anyone?



Feeling the need to proper wind down this night and send our friends off to Texas on the right note, Jill and I ran next store and returned with...

THE CRAVE CASE FROM WHITE CASTLE

Jerry "my body is a temple" Rapp did eat his first and last white castle slider.

The evening was a blast and we returned home to our attentive baby sitter.

Just kidding Jess.  You can sleep on our couch anytime.

Folks, what a great night.  Be sure to send Jerry and Andrea Rapp a thank you card before they leave for Texas.

Chris Sturm

Marathon Sturm Bubenzer Glass Women Run 26.2

Rain could not stop the Sturm girls from supporting their mom, aunt and friends in the Cicinnati Flying Pig Marathon.  The girls were in perfect position at the 26 mile mark to watch their runners finish strong.

Jill Sturm, mom, ran by fast qualifying for the 4th time for the Boston Marathon.

More fans gathered in the rain for support including Joy Bubenzer Collins and Jessica Bubenzer.

Sturm friend Amy Coomes ran hard.  Her husband Adam also ran the race.

Jennifer Bubenzer Glass, Jill's sister, ran the marathon one year to the day after giving birth to twins.  Way to go Jen.

These women are awesome role models for their kids.

Chris Sturm