touch a truck!

on a beautiful morning in new albany, we headed over to Bevelymer Park for touch a truck.  we didn't tell R or K where we are going.  just showed up to climb on some vehicles.  the morning did not disappoint.  we had a great time "driving" the trucks and of course, touching every button.  even without trash in it - the garbage truck was very stinky.  it was super cool to put the kids in the bucket of the backhoe.  seeing my kids in the back of a police car is something i do not want to repeat.

pelotonia 2013

i decided to get on a bike and ride 50 miles to raise money for cancer research.  peolotina is something that "other people" did and it always seemed cool, but i don't ride a bike!  this year, with the help of peer pressure from my office, i decided to buy a bike and get pedaling.  i did spend some time training, as it has been many many many years since i have been on a bike.  it was a great way to see my own city in a different way.  i appreciate my family's support (monetarily and in time sacrificed).  super cool and i caught the bug - i hope to be out there again next year!

irish festival 2013

we went back to our irish roots and spent the afternoon at the irish festival.  the kids stretched their legs on the playground.  we perused the merchant tents and had some delicious food.  R enjoyed ice cream and popcorn.  K had some of Grandma's funnel cake.  it was healthy eating all around.  We heard some good music and witnessed some interesting attire.  A very fun afternoon with pop-pop and grandma.