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Inspired by SouleMama:   A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see....

#1 Dad on Vacation

We spent the days preceding Father’s Day hanging out with the #1 Dad in a cottage at Rough River Dam State Park.  It was a wonderful getaway….we relaxed, read books, played video games, took a pontoon boat ride, went swimming, walked in the woods, took naps, explored the area surrounding the dam, and totally forgot...

Summerfair 2012

Summerfair 2012 at Coney Island:         Thanks again to our friends at Summerfair for giving us two tickets to the event!  I went with my dad, my grandma and the kids today, we had a blast.  If you did not make it this year, be sure to check it out next June. ...

The Cool Bus

Ella & Max had their art show at Baker Hunt a few weeks back, and as usual, the art-work from their class was out of this world.  I love all of the cool stuff that they create in this class….the sky is the limit!  Thank you to Christian, Lindsay & Anne for teaching such a...

A Morning Hike

Chores seemed so much less chore-like today after an early morning hike at the Highland Cemetery! and then on the way home drive with the window down…..
WNKU Station Tour

WNKU Station Tour

Last night we went on a field trip with Max’s scout group to our favorite radio station….WNKU.  We’ve been listening to 89.7 WNKU for years, and we are loyal listeners who donate to them each year.  It’s such a great investment to help a cool radio station like this where they play such an awesome...
Tunes and Blooms at the Cincinnati Zoo

Tunes and Blooms at the Cincinnati Zoo

Last week we packed up a picnic and met family & friends at the Cincinnati Zoo for dinner & music.  Every Thursday in April the Cincinnati Zoo & WNKU presents “Tunes and Blooms”, a FREE concert event that showcases great local bands.  This April the final show of the month brought together two of our favorite...

A Long Walk in the COV

We took advantage of the gorgeous Spring weather yesterday and went for a very long walk/bike ride/stroller ride all over Covington.  We saw our church, the house that I lived in until I was eight, we ran into Aunt Rita & cousin Robin at the post office, picked up new books at the library, and visited a...

To Market, To Market

Findlay Market :: Spring 2012 Sam at the market today, April 13 2012: And Sam at Findlay Market in August of 2008:
A Tavola Pizza in Over The Rhine

A Tavola Pizza in Over The Rhine

I had the grand opportunity to dine at A Tavola in Over the Rhine tonight…it was delicious.  It was the annual gathering of my sweet Auntie Annie and her nieces.  Each year on we get together to enjoy a meal and catch up together.  This was my first trip to A Tavola, and I loved the meal.  The great thing...

Reds Opening Day Parade 2010 & 2012

Henry fell asleep during the first part of the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade today…he also fell asleep during the parade in 2010… 2012: 2010:
Baker Hunt: Covington Art Club

Baker Hunt: Covington Art Club

I love snapping pictures on the Baker Hunt campus!  I love the history, the beautiful buildings and the charm of this art school campus.  For more pictures of Baker Hunt &  our walks around Covington see this post.  Or for pictures from Ella’s last art show click here.  Now I’m off to peruse the Baker Hunt...