delaware county fair

We could not let the summer draw to a close without taking the kids to a county fair.  it was a beautiful sunday morning, we decided to head up to the Delaware County fair for the morning.  It was really fun.  The kids had such a great time visiting with the animals in a low key way.  Many of them were being groomed or fed or milked!  R and I got to see a goat in the middle of milking and the guy even offered to let R try, but she wouldn't do it.  All of the animal owners were very friendly and encouraged the kids to touch and interact with the animals.  there was even a dog show in progress while we were there.  We saw many tractors, which K was very excited about but the seats were all wet from the morning dew.  We didn't get to enjoy any "fair food" as most of the carts were still closed.   But we did stop at Tim Horton's and have a donut snack.  On the way home, we stopped at Highbanks metropark and played on the playground - it is very cute, K is starting to recognize the "paygound" so he was very excited.  After nap we watch a movie and just relaxed.  A fun second birthday weekend for K.

toy story party day

We had a great birthday party with the family today.  Buzz and Woody were present and accounted for - even made an appearance on K's cake!  the guest list included Grandma, Pop Pop, G Howie, Grammy, Great Grandma Farm, Unc-B and A Wendy, Uncle Jordan and Mike.  As always, K loved to see the grand-dads.  K was his charming self, and had a wonderful time at his party.  He was VERY anxious to open presents and wanted his cake and ice cream.  it was very cute.  gifts included a benny the bull (riding toy), OSU buckeye jersey, bilibo seat, hook's ship with figures, and a dump truck.  also, lots of new books and Cubby.  the weather was perfect.  R was able to talk all of the grandparents into taking her on a walk after nap time.  we had pulled pork (good job daddy) and side dishes - everyone pitched in.  K was very good at opening all of his gifts - can't wait to see him at christmas!

birthday boy turns 2

Mr. K turned 2 years old today.  Really hard to believe my baby has gotten so big!  He is so adorable and fun, I do love these years.  For his birthday weekend, we went to the zoo and had birthday cupcakes.  the full family party will be next weekend.  the weekend weather was very warm.  that didn't stop us from going to see some animals and lunching at city BBQ.  K likes to say "i do it" and is very particular about things like making sure doors, cabinets are closed and his pants are spot free (pretty hard for a toddler).  For his birthday, R gave him a mickey mouse construction truck and we gave him a buckeye shirt and toy story 3.  next weekend....more presents and buzz lightyear!

rochester road trip

Aunt Wendy and Uncle B are back in the states and we finally went to visit....it was a pretty long road trip for a short visit.  but it was well worth it.  Saturday morning we got up early and arrived around lunch.  we ate outside (per R's request).  After a quick nap, we went to the most awesome children's museum ever.  it was like COSI and a children's museum combined.  we started on sesame street and then went to an arcade, fairyland, superhero central - etc.  super fun!  On sunday we started with breakfast outside and then Abe Lincoln park, which had a real log cabin and lots of logs to practice our balancing and climbing skills.  For lunch we went to Sticky Lips - delicious BBQ.  Then we went for ice cream and a walk on the pier after nap.  Lake Ontario was very breezy.  We walked out to the light house to watch the boats.  Sunday morning we spent a relaxing morning at home and then hit the road. both kids did so great and it was wonderful to visit family.  we are glad to be home!

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.