I LOVE TEACHING!!!!

Dear Friends,

I must confess that teaching is just as much work as I knew it would be and just as delightful as I hoped it would be! I met my kids this week and began to get to know them! It was amazing! They are smart and sweet! I know we will have a wonderful year together! I hope your summer is ending on a good note too!

God Bless you,

Adventure

A.K.A

Kindergarten Teacher!

Busy...Busy...Busy...

I suspect my blog is about to become a disappointment.

As I am spending every waking moment preparing for my first Kindergarten days, I am finding very little time to hunt new jokes or find exciting websites.

I will continue to blog about fun places my family goes and share my unsolicited advice whenever I have the time.

However, for the moment, I must beg your pardon.

My new students are "calling" and with all my heart, I want to answer!

I want to thank you all for sharing this summer with me.

It has certainly been enjoyable for me!

Lake Logan in Hocking County

Down 33 East you'll find a family friendly beach called Lake Logan.

There are no water slides or showers but, what there is made my children squeal with delight.

Quite simply, there is water and sand and not much else.

This suited my kids just fine.

They threw off their clothes revealing their bathing suits as if they were super heroes late for a rescue mission!

Splashing happily, we played in the water relishing the last weekend of freedom for my eldest. Though she is sad about summer ending, there is no doubt that we squeezed every bit of joy out of our time together this wonderful season!

If you have a yen for a late summer dip, consider Lake Logan. (http://www.hockinghillspark.com/Lake_Logan.asp)

The beach is clean, the water still relatively warm and it's quiet charm will take you back to summer's spent at small country lakes.

Bring the kids inflatable toys... there are no rules against them. Pack a picnic and grab some cash for the concession stand. Expect your children to be shocked at the clean but primitive toilets!
This will need to be a total family adventure as there are not lifeguards and I don't recommend children in water without supervision.

If you're like me, once the shock of the water wears off, you'll find yourself happily splashing alongside your brood.

Summer's not over yet!

Night falls at Three Creeks

Tonight the wind blew and made me wish for a sweater.

I saw bats flit overhead searching for their dinner.

A possum dashed through my line of sight and the shining eyes of deer looked out at me from the dark.

Beside me sat my favorite people in all the world.

Where was I?

What was I doing?

Yet again, I was enjoying the wonderful programing offered by the Columbus Metro Parks System. More specifically, I was on a Full Moon Tram ride offered at Three Creeks in Groveport.

I urge you to take a look at the programing offered at our amazing parks and consider attending a night time event. (http://reservations.metroparks.net/programs/)

The forest comes alive with tiny sounds when the sun goes down and critters emerge that are seldom seen during the day.

Your dear ones will cuddle close when the breeze gives them a taste of the coming autumn.

As you head back toward home, you may find yourself buying hot fudge sundaes and quietly singing to the radio.

Trust me, it could happen.

Thank you Zettler's!

There is nothing quite like the service you receive in a locally owned hardware store!

You know that when you walk into the store, there will be someone who not only wants to help you, but also is capable of doing so!

In my neighborhood, the best place to go for advice is our local Zettler's. Everyone there is very friendly. The workers actually ask if you need help!

When I go with a problem, I seek out David, the oldest most reliable man in the building. He will tell you if what you are trying to do is difficult or not. He will hunt down the parts you need and even show you how to assemble connections and remind you to use special "tape" to seal your pipes.

This morning started with a steady leak in my bathroom that was not fixed with my favorite marine epoxy. I was at my wits end. I put a small bucket under the leak, put a towel on the floor and left for a family birthday party.

During lunch, I told my family what had happened and everyone assured me that I could fix the problem. They told me the pipe could be unscrewed at both ends and easily replaced. I was optimistic but worried because I'd already looked and couldn't find the connection with the wall pipe.

Back at home I looked again. Pondered my options and decided to break a tile so I could see into the wall. That did the trick and I found my wall pipe! Immediately I shut off the water, drained the toilet and tried to unscrew the problem. Even with a wrench, the pipe was rusted too much to turn.

I headed to Zettler's and asked my "go to" guy.

He suggested "liquid wrench", a chemical that warns you that its use can cause you to die unexpectedly!

I bought some anyway.

At home I sprayed the stuff and waited a moment or two. Then, magically I could loosen the pipe!

Once more I went to the store. I took the whole broken part with me (I've found that this is the secret to returning home with what you honestly need on the first try!). David gave me everything I needed for less than $23! (Although truthfully I spent about $15 on various epoxies this morning... but that's beside the point!)

No more flooded bathroom!

If you encounter a issue that you think you may be able to fix, talk to the most experienced person at your local hardware store and take their advice.

I've never been steered wrong.

Jeffrey Park in the heart of Bexley, Ohio

Located near Parkview Avenue, Jeffery Park in Bexley, Ohio is a lovely place to take your loved ones for a happy excursion.

There are picnic tables, swings and a huge field to play in.

For our family, the best part of the park is its well maintained walking trails that loop through wooded areas and along Alum Creek.

For those of you who love to hike but, really dislike paths overrun with poison ivy, this park is for you.

Your little one, (of the human or canine variety), would be hard pressed to encounter dangerous "itchies" without going seriously far afield.

If you go, make sure to wander the paths near the water and look for animal tracks!

It's fun to see who visits the park when the people are gone for the night!

Lilly pads with...frogs!

Today while wandering the Columbus Zoo's North America exhibit, we peered down into a swampy area by the moose and saw a most wonderful sight!



Now, while many kids' fairy tales and text books tell of frogs sitting on lilly pads, it isn't often that I've actually seen one do so!

What about you?

Judging by the excited reactions of the families around me, I'm not the only one who was happily surprised by the sight.

Three cheers for frogs!

They are cute little critters, aren't they?

The Battle With the Tree is over!

On the 23rd of July, I told you of my war with the tree in my yard.

The War is over!

The picture shows you who won!

(It wasn't the tree.)





o.k.....

I must confess....

I didn't cut it down ...

I traded cat sitting for tree chopping...

;-)

Creepy Kiddos

Look at the picture above this sentence.

Do you see that funny thing between the grass and the marigolds in the foreground?

Tonight, my eldest was helping me clean up the gardens. (They have been starting to look a little bedraggled.)

I asked her to take a stick and gather up any spiderwebs she saw. I just don't do spiders.

She complied graciously and then proceeded to follow me around with the cobweb covered stick! (rotten brat!)

That would have been bad enough but she handed it to her little brother and he tried to eat it!

Yikes! Too much Shrek for my son.

I told her to throw the creepy thing out.

She didn't.

Instead... she left it for me to find when I came back from the other flower bed!

little monster!

I love that kid!

Help Wanted: What is this mystery berry?

I have berries growing in my backyard.

You know how I didn't mow by the fence to protect the bunnies? (See my baby bunny posts if you don't understand.)

Well, as a result these funky berries grew and I decided to let them.

But, What are they? The birds love them.

If you have a guess, please post a comment.

Thank you!

Franklin Park: a wonderful destination!

Today my kids and I visited a park that we had entered many times and yet had never explored!

In the past, I have shared with you stories about touring the Franklin Park Conservatory. (http://www.fpconservatory.org/)

However, I failed to mention, (because I did not know), how wonderful Franklin Park is!

Located at 1755 E Broad Street Columbus, Ohio, Franklin Park houses the Conservatory on its grounds. While the Conservatory is certainly worth a visit, the park itself is an outstanding destination that you can visit without spending a dime!

The outdoor gardens of the Conservatory are stunning! You can wander through the flowers, statuary and even find a swing on an outdoor patio!

As you explore deeper into the park, you will see an outdoor concert area, picnic tables, shelter houses and an amazing playground.

But, by far the most beautiful part of the park is its outstanding water features! There are waterfalls, running streams and pools with cat tails and water lilies.

While we were there, we saw children fishing, heard a frog splash as we startled it and even saw a young bird down by the water that we suspect was a baby heron!

If you go, park in the lot by the Conservatory (it's free) and wander the grounds.

Take a picnic or maybe your pooch. Dogs are allowed in Columbus Recreation Parks as long as they are on a leash.

Oh... and for duck and geese fans, don't forget some bread. Around one of the large ponds are enough water fowel to make your stale starch disappear in a hurry!

For more information about the park visit: http://recparks.columbus.gov/Parks/Parks_38.asp.

Go Shopping!

Everyone needs food. It's a fact of life and though I cringe when I see some of the prices on the shelves, I truly enjoy filling a cart with good things to eat!

After all, I have to buy groceries, so it is the one place I can spend money without feeling the least bit guilty. (If I just happen to pick up a new kind of candy bar or some exotic veggie, that's just a bonus!)

Shopping can be fun solo but, if you have children, consider taking some or all of them with you. As a child, I was always included on the trip and as an adult I am very grateful.

Week after week I heard my parents advice of how to choose the best bargain or why sometimes the cheapest dish soap was a very bad idea. They had my attention and what they taught me stays with me still.

Today, I had my own kids and my nephew out at our local Kroger store. We talked about how to find the best deals and I gave into a few impulse items along the way. (Doesn't everyone need a cheese ball?) My nephew happily said hello to strangers and my eldest rolled her eyes at the "embarrassing" behavior of her family.

A trip to the store is a time for input from the kids as well. I often ask my kids to find the best expiration date on the milk or ask them to help choose what frozen veggies they'll be forced to eat!

Even if your shopping trip ends with a tantrum at the checkout, I believe shopping with kids can be very helpful. After all, telling your little one that "no" they cannot have four candy bars but that they could split some M&M's with you, helps them learn that everything in life does not always go there way. (but... life is still good)

If after hearing my rant, you still want to sneak to the store by yourself, don't feel guilty. Sometimes I do that too!
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Kindergarten here I come!

For those of you who are regular readers, you may recall that I have been hunting for a job.

Today I can report that I am employed!

You are looking at a Kindergarten teacher!

Those of you who have spent time in the competitive job market, will understand both my relief and my happiness.

When I close my eyes, I can see the school and the rooms that I'll teach in. I think my smile may not go away for days!

I can't wait to prepare my lessons, meet my students and begin the adventure that is teaching.

Excuse me now.... I have to go make some "Calendar Bears" or maybe catalog my literacy resources!

Creeking!

Who can resist splashing in a creek and catching a crawdad? I know I can't and once you've been creeking, you won't want to miss any opportunity to play and explore either!

Today our family headed to Three Creeks, a Columbus Metro Park located at 3860 Bixby Road in Groveport, Ohio.

According to the Metro park program, everyone was invited to join the naturalist for an afternoon searching for "creek critters"!

This sounded like a wonderful invitation to us, so after lunch we searched for old sneakers, packed towels and extra clothes and of course, our camera. Then, we headed out looking forward to an interesting adventure.

We were not disappointed!

The kind naturalist leading our trip told us about the animals we might see and taught everyone how to use big mesh nets to try and catch little animals to examine. Then, she turned us loose.

Soon there were kids happily splashing everywhere you looked!

My son was the first one to decide that the creek was as good as a swimming pool, but he certainly was not the last kid to dive in! I must confess that if I had been completely positive my sandwich baggies really would have kept my camera dry, I would have found my own seat on the creek bottom.

The day was perfect! The sun was shining and a light breeze was blowing across the water. I was taken back to the days of my own youth and the many hours I spent wading through creeks with absolute abandon.

If you get a chance to play in a creek, pond or lake this summer, take towels and extra clothes for anyone who just may end up completely soaked!

(Consider taking some for the grown-ups too... just in case!)

For more information on Three Creeks go to: http://www.metroparks.net/ParksThreeCreeks.aspx.

For more information on upcoming programs go to: http://reservations.metroparks.net/programs/. Don't forget the program link to Columbus Metro Parks is always in the right hand column of my blog under "Necessary Websites".

See Native Ohio animals at the Ohio State Fair!

Tomorrow is the last day of the Ohio State Fair!

(Keep reading the rest of my posts, to make sure you don't forget this important fact!)

Down in the Natural Resource area, there is a wonderful area full of Native Ohio animals!

Today we watched this kestrel have lunch.

The kestrel looked rather happy eating its mouse and I figure that any furries that the birdie eats equals one less creepy critter to pester someone this winter! (You have to look for the positive points in life.)

Besides observing birds, you can watch otters at play or swans swimming! The Natural Resource area also has a butterfly area and a song bird aviary.

Please consider a trip to the Ohio State Fair.

The critters would be happy to meet you!

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Kids can kayak free at the fair!

My eldest and her best friend had a wonderful introduction to kayaking today at the Ohio State Fair.

If you go tomorrow, head down to the Natural Resource area and sign your child up for a wonderfully fun adventure!

The kayaking is completely free of charge! So, once again there is a bargain waiting for you at the fair tomorrow.

Have I mentioned that tomorrow is the last day of the Fantastic Ohio State Fair?

Get there! =-)

Last Chance for this year: Get to the fair!

Tomorrow is the last day of the Ohio State Fair for a whole year!

If you haven't been yet...or if you need to go again, there is a wonderful deal just waiting for you!

Now normally I'm a Diet Pepsi girl, but tomorrow, it would be worth an exception.

If you bring any Coca-Cola product to the booths outside entrance gates you can receive a coupon for a $3 admission for each member in your party before 3 pm.

Please don't make me beg! Get yourself to the Most Wonderful Fair on Earth!

Hoover Dam in Westerville: It's where the ducks are!

Last night, on the advice of a very good friend, our family went to Hoover Dam in Westerville, Ohio.

It seems that Westerville is not at war with water fowl! There are literally hundreds happily swimming on the water!

There are ducks and geese all along the reservoir. However, we found the biggest concentration near the boats docked closet to the dam.

When we saw the feathered creatures swimming on the water, we pulled into a parking lot and took our bag of cereal with us!

Carefully we made our way down to the water. (On our way we even saw a heron!) As we approached the water, the ducks and geese started swimming our way. Clearly we were not the first to visit hoping to share leftovers!

The frenzy that followed was highly satisfying! It was like "Shark Week" on animal planet but much safer!

If you'd like to feed the ducks and geese, see flocks of sea gulls and maybe spy a heron or two, Map quest Hoover Dam in Westerville, Ohio!

Remembering the past

Today the kids and I set out in search of ducks to feed.

We headed towards the cemetery where several of our family members are buried. In years past, there were always ducks on the pond near the chapel.

Sadly, it seems that they have been chased away. I do understand why, ducks and geese are messy. But, there is something vaguely comforting about feeding water fowl.

So, instead of sharing our stale cereal with feathered creatures, we contented ourselves with a walk to my children's grandpa's grave. It took us a while to find the spot as I always seem to get turned around in cemeteries.

Studying the grave, I contemplated the airplane that adorns the marker. Grandpa was an artist and an aviation fan. The paintings that he did are truly lovely and the times he spent at air shows with his children are some of their fondest memories. It seems only right that a glance at his grave reminds us of what he loved so very much.

I have always found cemeteries to be peaceful places. Now mind you, I'm not in a hurry to find myself in one, but they are fascinating places to visit when your heart is not aching from the recent loss of a loved one.

As a child, I often wandered the rows of country cemeteries as my father looked up information for his genealogy. (I once even lost a pair of glasses while happily playing!)

If you are in the Columbus area, you may want to consider touring Green Lawn Cemetery located at 1000 Green Lawn Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223. There is a standing tour at 11:00 AM the first Saturday of every month. If this time is inconvenient for you, call (614) 444-1123 to schedule a tour at another time. You can also check out their website at: http://www.greenlawncolumbus.org/. Green Lawn has amazing monuments and even birds and prairie flowers found few other places!

You may just find yourself admiring porcelain grave pictures and standing on your tiptoes to peer into "haunted" mausoleums!

Finally! We "Caught" a butterfly!

For probably the twentieth time this summer, my youngest daughter raised the cry of "Monarch" as she watched the garden from the window.


I grabbed my camera and ran out the door. As I tried to approach the butterfly it flew off.

I went back in, sad but not surprised as we've been trying to capture a monarch's photo all summer.

So, when moments later she raised the cry again, I decided to try something different.

Instead of going outside, I stayed in!

I opened my window and its screen and hung out the window with my camera. With arm outstretched, we finally "captured" that allusive insect!

Yay for my kiddo's quick eyes and three cheers for a change in tactics!

Watch the birds!

One of my favorite summer occupations is to peer out my large front window into my flower beds and watch the wildlife.

Sometimes I see butterflies or woolly bumblebees. Other times I see pesky Japanese beetles or tiny golden flies.

Occasionally, as our sunflowers develop heavy seed heads, we are treated to aerial acrobatics by furry tailed critters.

But, by far one of the most delightful animals to grace our garden are the lovely yellow finches!

They come in droves to pick at our sunflowers and look for seeds among our zinnias.


I sat outside for about an hour today so that I could get this picture to share. Though they are plentiful, finches are a little timid.

If you get a chance, find a comfortable seat in a park, by a garden or on a patio.

Watch the feathered creatures flit about.

Don't believe everything you read!

This past spring, as I planned our garden, I pondered what I should plant.

I looked over the seed racks in the store and was attracted to the lovely hollyhocks that grace so many country gardens.

To my disappointment, every package said that it would take a year for the flowers to bloom.

Resolutely, I bought them anyway deciding that they would be worth the wait.

Imagine my delight when several weeks ago the hollyhocks started to bloom in defiance of the sad seed packet prediction.

It struck me today, as I admired the pink flowers that promise to be more than four feet tall, that there are many times when we are happily surprised by life.

The strangers that help us, the critters that nest in our yards and even the beautiful flowers that bloom when they shouldn't.

There are so many blessings in life that despite the problems we face, I am confident that if we don't give up, something wonderful is likely just around the corner.

Old photos

Today I was sorting some old photographs my parents recently gave me when I stumbled upon a picture that took me back more than fifteen years.


On the way home from college one day, as we traveled the back roads looking for adventure, we came upon a most unusual sight.

Around a bend, we suddenly encountered a road completely covered in box turtles!

I don't know why there were so many or why they were all intent on crossing the road, but I was both amazed at the sight and horrified at the danger they were in.


Begging my parents to pull off, we hopped out and began to move the turtles to the other side, out of harms way. Except for one that got squished by a speeding truck, our efforts were successful and very satisfying.


Finding the photo this afternoon was bittersweet, for many things have changed since that day. Among the other photos, I saw pictures from holidays at my grandma's house. It has been almost three years since she's been gone and I still miss her.


Photographs have a way of bringing back things lost in the recesses of our minds. Sometimes remembering can be sad, but, I think it would be worse to forget.

Perhaps you have a box of pictures that you haven't seen in a long while. Maybe it's time to dust them off and reminisce.

Play in the yard!

Late this afternoon, my kids and I headed outside.

My youngest daughter is greatly concerned that the caterpillars have disappeared and that we haven't found their chrysalis. We searched for a while but didn't find them. (I'm convinced they are in the garden somewhere.)

My son was totally unconcerned with our activities and enjoyed playing with the dried grass clippings in the yard. (He loves to throw them up and watch them rain down!)

After hunting in vain for the black swallow tails, my eldest and I thought it might be fun to play with our "scoop and toss" game. The game is satisfying with an ordinary ball but, today we took it up a notch.

We played with water balloons!

The balloons rolled just as well as the ball normally does and had the added bonus that either catching or missing could result in a water bath!

The next time you are at a loss of what to do, go outside and relax with your favorite people.

Whether you play a game or sit around and talk, doing "nothing" important can be delightful!

The Ohio State Fair: A most wonderful place!

Once every year there comes an event that is such a part of my summer traditions that if I don't go at least once, my summer is sadly lacking something! What am I talking about? I am speaking of course of the Ohio State Fair.

When I was a little child it ran for three full weeks in August now, sadly there are just two weeks in which to plan your visits. (The Fair opened on July 30th this year and will close on the evening of August 10th.)

For those of you who don't understand the joy of the Fair, let me explain the attraction I feel.

The Fair has everything!

There are farm animals of all types scattered in barns and pens all over the grounds. Have you ever wanted to milk a cow? You can have your chance! Would you like to watch a sheep get sheared and touch it's oily fur? You can do it! Would you like to see farm dogs in action or watch a horse show? Check the daily Fair schedules to know when your favorite events are happening.

I mean it!

Go check the schedule! =-)
http://www.ohiostatefair.com/osf/osf_dailyschedule.htm

If you haven't been to the Fair, make sure you get a map at the gate! Better yet find a seasoned Fair goer and ask to come! Most Fair aficionados would relish a chance to spread their contagious excitement for this wonderful place!

Beyond farm animals the booths of "Steak on a Stick", "Deep Fried Snickers Bars" and even "Hand Cut French Fries" will have you digging in your wallet or looking for the nearest ATM! For me, I simply must have roasted corn dripping with butter! I do mean dripping and I eat it happily (not quietly!) exclaiming that I'm in heaven! I also make a stop every year at the Dairy Display barn. Not only can you stare at giant statues made of butter, but you can also buy yourself giant cups or bowls of real ice cream products! My favorite? A large chocolate shake that I take over to the Horse Colosseum next door and eat in the stands using my straw like a spoon! A large shake is $3.50 and a good value for the Fair.

Sadly the Fair can eat a hole right through your pocket if you are taking a large group of people. However, I can tell you how to make it more economical. First, buy your tickets at the local Kroger grocery stores' customer service desks for $6.00. The price at the gate is $10. (Kids under 5 are free!)

Second, skip the carnival rides they are priced separately and will waste both your time and money! Trust me, the Fair is so much fun you won't need those crazy rides! You can also pack lunches and bring in bottles of water to feed your crew. (There are benches in the Natural Resource area that are perfect to share a meal on.)

If you bring in food, make sure to still bring enough money to get one treat for everyone if you can spare it. When I take my eldest daughter and her best friend, we bring water and sandwiches but buy ice cream and corn! This is an excellent way not to break the bank! It is possible to go and not eat, but it would just be sad. The food stands smell so very, very good!

Another excellent part of the fair is that you can come home with bags of free and fun loot! In a large building called the Market Place, you will find my favorite part of the Fair!

Inside this building you can watch vendors give demonstrations showing how to use all those weird products you've seen on t.v. You can also find out what it would be like to drink and drive using special goggles and a simulated road side sobriety test! (It makes me dizzy every year!) One year I thought I'd walked the line perfectly and it turned out I was walking six inches to the left! Yikes! I guess it's a good thing I don't drink and drive!

There are also governmental booths with fun quizzes for patrons with prizes like Frisbees and rulers! My kids love this! We talk to everyone, chatting them up and inquiring if we can have whatever free loot they are offering. (Always ask before you reach for goodies.) Everything is mixed together so you might find "magic" carpet cleaner next to a demonstration of delicate needlework. You might also just have to laugh when you get your "sugar" tested in full sight of the massive candy store set up across the back of the building!

Whatever you do, get yourself in the right frame of mind!

You must really want the silly temporary tattoos (My eldest and I sport matching ones for weeks after we go!), paper fans (We have a contest every year to see how many we can get! Remember only take one from each booth! It is more polite and makes the game more fun.) and other wondrous loot!

My kids have taken "Fair pencils" to school for years. When their Child and Family Services pencil hits the floor, they know it is theirs! Play the games, win the loot and enjoy the show! This room is best enjoyed with adults or older school age children. I have taken my kids in here when they were small. But, sadly the trips up and down the isles had to be abbreviated. Still even if you have a restless little one come in and at least visit the State Highway patrol near the front door. The troopers are friendly and will give your little people official police badges!

Once you've soaked up the happiness of the Market Place head back out and keep going! When I was first learning the layout of the Fair, I learned to orientate my travels by following the overhead sky ride. (The ride costs several dollars but will give you a wonderful rest and a delightful view of the entire fair. I like to ride it at least once a season.) Keep following the ride, stopping off along the way to visit any and all buildings and exhibits you pass! Don't miss the fun vendors scattered out on the main path. Mixed in with the food booths and even on the midway you will find retailers handing out samples and often taking your picture or giving you some other treat! Yesterday I was give a sample of the new Stride cinnamon gum (yummy!) and two boxes of a new kind of Post cereal! Take everything you are offered! One year I was given six packs of Mentos mints by young enthusiastic workers with boxes on their hands!

You also need to know of the many fun (free) opportunities for your kids. In the Agriculture building there is a giant ear of corn that you can sign your kids up to climb. They can stand in line and you can sit and watch them! You may need to wait twenty minutes or so but, you'll probably need the rest and the building is always cool. Inside this building your kids can also plant a flower and pet puppies and little farm birdies! (I petted a baby duck!)

In the Natural Resource area near the agriculture building your kids can sign up for a time to kayak and wait in line to fish! Once again there are plenty of places for you to sit and talk to your companions while you wait. In the natural resource area there are also archery ranges and other hunting exhibits, a wonderful exhibit with Ohio animals, a pioneer house, a wildflower prairie and so much more!!!!

I realize I could literally tell you stories for hours!

I suppose I'll stop now although sadly, I haven't even begun to do justice to the Ohio State Fair!

You simply must go... probably more than once...summer isn't summer without it!

Late night at the Ohio State Fair!

You simply must go!!!!

I'll tell you all about it tomorrow!

Check out:http://www.ohiostatefair.com/osf/osf.php until then!