Look at all the updates!!!!!

Love you girls!! Get the word out... we are looking for our long lost sisters from any year!! Way to go Em for all those updates, they were such a pleasure to read!!!! Keep them coming sweet sisters!!

And we are still having the get together on Feb 7th, next Saturday... we have quite a few attendies!!!! CHildren are welcome, but please let me know you are bringing them anf if they need a high chair, or booster. We are meeting at CAILIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN at EASTON at 12:30. I will make the reservation this week. Cannot wait to see you girls!!!!!!

Owl Update~ Brya Long '03

I got an update from Brya today and here is what is going on with her!

I am living in Hillsboro and teaching 8th grade Language Arts at Peebles High School (I am currently enjoying a snow day, which is how I have some extra time this morning!) I am also coaching high school cheerleading at PHS. In the summers, I work for my dad at Long's Retreat Family Resort. (www.longsretreat.com). That's pretty much it--no husband and no kids yet, although I am dating a pretty terrific guy.

Owl Update~ Darcy Gilmore Blessing

Here is an update from Darcy via Facebook!

I am a single and very happy mommy of 2. Audrey (10) and Alex (5 1/2) I live in Westerville and work full time. I am the Director of Marketing for Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence and the Director for our Foundation as well (non for profit that focuses on orthopedic research, education, and community outreach). I attend Xenos Christian Fellowship and that's my life! So good to see so many friendly faces on here!

When Darcy says here she means Facebook, if you are an Owl or even went to Otterbein, JOIN FACEBOOK, look at all the fabulous connections we have all made! Just a click away ladies!

Owl Update~ Alisha Conn Pagniano

I was so happy to get this email from Alisha today!! Lots of love to you and your family!

Here is what she is up to:

I am currently living in Bettendorf, Iowa (aka: the Quad Cities) with my husband Michael. We've been married almost 6 years. We have 2 children: Anthony (4 1/2) and Reagan (2). I am a stay at home mom. We love living here- but wish we were a little closer to "home"... someday we'll get back!

I am still connected at the hip to my 3 Owl buddies: Amy (Holtvoigt) Elliott, Jessica (Iamele) Stertzbach and Heather (Harris) Smith. We get together as much as we can for dinner... long girl trips... or just hanging out with our 9 kids combined.. yikes!

Here's wishing everyone a great 2009!

Love-n-Hoots,

Alisha (Conn) Pagniano

Here is Alisha with Amy, Jess and Heather.

Owl Update~ Carli Amlin Dean '99

Here is an update from Carli:

Gabe will be 6 in February and is in Kindergraten and Savy just turned 4. Brian and I have been married for over 7 years. I am a full-time realtor with RE/MAX working in the Dayton/Miami Valley area and also the head of our relacation dept. I am NEVER too busy for any referral to my area or to help you find a realtor in your area. I play competitive tennis for fun as well as hanging with my family. I have too many blessings to count and I thank God everyday. I am happy that we all have Facebook to reconnect with each other. Celebrate Every Gorgeous Moment!

Owl Update~ Helen Kay Hutchinson '73

The Facebook Network found a fabulous Owl Alum. Look at all the legacy!

I'm an OLD Owl--class of '72, but I can relate to the singing the "Let's give a hoot, for green and gold..." to my daughter when she was a little girl. My mother was an Owl ( '37), my sister was an Owl ('70), so when my daughter went off to University of Georgia, she had no SAT to pledge. Instead, she became a Chi Omega! (OWL!) Love this blog/facebook stuff!

Helen Kay Hutchinson

Owl Update~ Jen Thomas McConaha

Here is a note from Jen and a picture of her two adorable munchkins~!

Life here is going well....still teaching at Gahanna...living in Westerville...Matt and I have two boys (Mason and Cole). Sorry this is so short and choppy....the troops are starting to seek and destroy!

Jen Thomas McConaha

Owl Update~Kristen Sullivan Mantovani '03

Here is the latest from Kristen:

So, I know it hasn't been that long since I last updated, but I can't pass up an invitation to share pics of my precious little Will!
Here's what is going on in the Mantovani family:I am living in Delaware, OH with my husband Clay, son William and dog, Lola.

I'm currently a stay at home Mommy, but am searching for an office job or considering opening an in-home daycare. (So let me know if you're hiring or have kids that need care! :) ) Clay and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary last fall. Will is 5 months old. He's teething and has just started eating solid foods. Every day is an adventure!

You can check out his baby site at www.babysites.com/sites/kms1999/.

Love N Hoots~Kristen Sullivan Mantovani '03

Owl Update~ Ingrid Heinrich

My Costa Rican Love!!!

Here is what Ingrid had to say:

As soon as I graduated from Otterbein in 1996, I came back to Costa Rica where I worked as a preschool teacher, a job which I really enjoyed. I married Fernan, in March 2000 and my daughter Nicole was born in November, 2001. I stopped working then. It was a hard pregnancy; when she was born all the doctors called her a little miracle from God. She is in First Grade now and loves to play the violin. She is also a member of the National Symphonic Orchestra of Costa Rica.I had a miscarriage six months ago but all of us are hoping I become pregnant soon!

My husband works for GBM, which is part of IBM. He is a very nice guy. A little quiet, but he is an excellent dadI love spending time in the afternoons with Nicole. We love playing games such as Scrabble, Rummy, Disney Trivia, Pass the Pigs, etc.I have three dogs. Toky and Slinky are Beagles and Nadia looks like a beagle but is really a mutt; an adorable one! I want to have a donkey but my husband always says NO.

I love baking, especially cookies.I sell a lot of them during the holidays and sometimes for kids´parties too.

Ingrid

Owl Update~Kaeri King '98

Here is what Kaeri has been up too lately!

I have been teaching for eight years at Groveport Madison High School. I teach science, currently freshman biology. I am also the current department chair and freshman team leader. I am choreographing this year's school muscial The Wiz. I also teach group fitness for Lifestyle Family Fitness Center. I teach Latin-fusion dance three days a week (good calorie burner!) I just resigned last March from coaching cheerleading at Otterbein. I coached for nine years! I live in Gahanna with my two labs, Guinness and Killian.

Kaeri


PS Anyone want to go to the Latin-fusion dance class?? I am in~!

Owl Update~Erin Sharp Cooper '96

Thank you Facebook for getting the Owls back together! Here is an update from Erin!

I am married (12 yrs now) and have two daughters... Peyton (9) and Piper (6). We live in Marysville, OH in a house we built out in the country on 5 acres. We also have 3 dogs who are all Boxers. Hopefully we will have puppies sometime in the spring! We also have a black, male, barn cat named RAINBOW. I work in the Polaris building of JPMorgan Chase and got my MBA from Ohio Dominican two years ago. I can't complain... Life is good!

Love-N-Hoots! (I haven't written that forever...)
Erin Sharp Cooper

Hang on to your Hooters Ladies!!

We have a lot of updates coming! YEAH!!

Owl get together, Saturday, Feb 7th

Hi beautiful sisters. I am trying to arrange an Owl get together for February 7th. We have been debating back and forth between lunhc out and lunch in. But I wanted to entend the invitation to all of our sisters reading this blog:)

We are going to do a white elephant gift exchange... which is where you look around your house and find the ugliest most worthless item you can find and wrap it up all pretty... then we pick numbers and presents can be stolen or traded... it is pretty funny. We already have several yes's, so please feel free to emial be at beckydevaney@hotmail.com if you would like to come. It will likely be in the Columbus Area since there are a lot of us here. I have offered my house if we decide to stay in, if we go out it will be a kid friendly place (and I will make reservations) so those of us who have to bring kiddos can do so:)

Please email me with any questions, as of this moment the time will be around 12:00 noon and we will change it if needed if any out of towners can make it! Also - any out of towners are welcome at my house after the lunch if we decide to go out.

Love to see all of you!

Love and Hoots!
Rebecca (Devaney) Stapleton '98

Found some more Owl Stuff at Target!!!

Hey hooter chickies! I was at Target yesterday and not only did I find a bunch of Owl cmaping gear for kids and adults but the Valentines stuff is all Owl!!! So cute!!! and even some other great stuff....

Here are a few link (hope they work:) )....ok just had to edit, you need to cut and paste the links... sorry:)

An Owl wash mitt
http://www.target.com/Valentines-Day-Owl-Wash-Mitt/dp/B001L7WQ08/sr=1-25/qid=1231166303/ref=sr_1_25/181-8779489-3336300?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3AValentines&page=1

Adorable onsie
http://www.target.com/Avery-Addison-Owl-Bodysuit/dp/B001D12H60/sr=1-14/qid=1231166439/ref=sr_1_14/181-8779489-3336300?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3AOwl&page=1

SLippers!!
http://www.target.com/Nick-Nora-Scuff-Slippers-Owls/dp/B001ACPOX0/sr=1-26/qid=1231166518/ref=sr_1_26/181-8779489-3336300?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3AOwl&page=1

Latte Mug Set :P
http://www.target.com/Valentine-Owl-Latte-Mug-Set/dp/B001ELPFY0/sr=1-41/qid=1231166619/ref=sr_1_41/181-8779489-3336300?ie=UTF8&pricerange=&index=target&field-browse=1038576&rh=k%3AOwl&page=1

And of course some PJ's.. Em, LIzz and I all own these :P
http://www.target.com/Toddler-Girls-Long-Sleeve-2-pc-Pajama/dp/B001AWU0RU/sr=1-46/qid=1231166695/ref=sr_1_46/181-8779489-3336300?ie=UTF8&pricerange=&index=target&field-browse=1038576&rh=k%3AOwl&page=1

I know I am the biggest dork alive - but I love Owl hunting :) Hee hee. Happy New Year to all our wonderful sisters and friends!

Love,
Rebecca (Devaney) Stapleton '98