More Fair

We were able to convince Daddy to go back to the fair. Yay! His mother was coming into town, and what's better than taking Nani to the fair? With all of our family living out of town, it's rare that the kids get to spend time with their grandparents, so we take full advantage when we can. Things that a lot of people take for granted are hard to come by for us. Finding a babysitter, playtime time or reading with grandparents, dinner with grandma or grandpa's are rare occasions for us! We are always excited when Nani come to town!

A few things had changed since we last visited. ALL the pregnant animals had their babies. There were three little sheep, chicks, and several calves. It was so fun to watch the new little creatures trying to walk, visiting with the children and just having fun!

Yeah...every year they make these huge sculptures made of butter. My husband loves them, I think they are so silly! He loves them because of just how ridiculous they are!

The Ohio State Fair

We spent the weekend at the Ohio State Fair. Going to the fair is one of my favorite summer activities. I look forward to it every spring, in eager anticipation. I loved the fair before I had kids, dragged along hubby[who was only boyfriend at the time] several times each year. Now that we have kids, I have a few more people, chanting with me, YAY the fair! While Daddy rolls his eyes and groans. Just like my little brother hates the zoo, Daddy hates going to the fair. He quotes the same reasons, the heat, the walking... I just don't understand! Who hates these thing? Every year we win and go 1-3 times, despite his protest for just ONCE this year. Look at all the fun we had! How could you not want to go back, say today? Hmmm, Dad?

A friendly 7 day old cow wanting to play! He was so cute!

Feeding Goats and a yak [yay] at the petting zoo. Look, they are both smiling!

The happiest baby is the world!

The kids--we fill out the whole board this year with the kids only.


Yellow submarine...nothing to do with the "fair" but so fun!

Baby Unicorn hanging out in the Moby wrap with mama-he slept most of the trip. This year marks his first year at the fair. [and yes, I may enjoy feeding the animals more than my kids-haha]

Goats & Dad

We spent Father's Day at the Zoo. The Columbus Zoo has a really fun petting farm for the kids. It's mostly goats and sheep, but the kids could care less, they are just excited to get to touch something at the zoo!
It was a fun way to get out of the house and spend some quality time with Dad.

This was {L}'s first time inside the petting farm. I am so in LOVE with this shot. It's hilarious!!! His face says everything, " Yeah, I heard them say you were safe........but I'm keeping and eye on you SIR! Don't make any quick moves" .

I was really surprised that he was a little apprehensive about the animals. This from the child who has never been afraid of anything in his life. Normal "scary kid" things make him laugh.

Also they had this ever so lovely log for the goats. {L} squealed in delight and ran over to it as if it were his long lost twin. Yes, he enjoyed the log just as much, if not more than the animals. Sigh, what can I say?

Happy Father's Day to all the great Dad's out there!