Hoot Hoot
Impromptu nature lesson in the back yard last night…. We see so many cool birds in our yard! **The middle picture adorns a photo note card that I sell in my Cards by Katie Etsy shop!
A Chilly Morning at the Cincinnati Zoo
Today I took Henry to the Cincinnati Zoo for a short visit. It was 40 degrees outside, so some of the animals were not on display, but we still had so much fun! There were not many people there, so it was as if we had the place to ourselves. And all of the employees...
Old West Festival 2012
Today we went to one of our favorite local festivals…the Old West Festival. We channeled our inner cowboys/cowgirls and spent the day having an amazing adventure in Dodge City. The kids (and honestly, the adults too…) had a blast. In fact, as we had “dinner” at Kocanut Joe’s Frozen Yogurt tonight Sam said to me...
The Last Friday of Summer Vacation…
This summer flew by too quickly, but I think despite that fact and the fact that it was a busier than usual summer, we still managed to squeeze in quite a bit of fun! To go out with a bang we spent our final Friday of summer vacation having quite a bit of fun…exploring &...
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…..
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...
The First Day of Spring in Cincinnati
Happy First Day of Spring to you! How did you celebrate the “official” first day of Spring? Our day included long walks at the Friendship Park, outdoor dining at Keystone Bar and Grill, dancing on rocks, bike riding, open windows, loud music, happy children, ice cream cones at Greaters and a wee bit of splashing in...
Balluminaria
Last night in Eden Park… Dinner from : Turophilia – eclectic quesadillas – find them in downtown Cincy – they are tantalizingly delicious! ****Amended August 2014 – befriend Turophilia Quesadilla on FB, she is no longer based in Cincy, but sometimes she visits! Balluminaria usually happens each year at the end of November. Check the...
Evans Orchard in Georgetown, Kentucky
Today we met our dear friends at Evans Orchard in Georgetown, Kentucky…it’s our favorite place to pick apples and look for pumpkins. I’ve written about it before…here on The Little Things Blog. Please share your favorite apple recipes in the comments section!! Evans Orchard ::
The Old West Festival
Do you remember me telling you about the Old West Festival a while back? I even had a set of tickets to share in a giveaway. I was lucky enough to receive tickets to the festival for my family as well. The folks behind the festival are so generous that way. I had read all of...
Coca Cola Lends a Hand in our Community
On Friday the boys and I were invited to a special event at the International Friendship Park in Cincinnati. We were lucky enough to be on hand when Coca Cola presented Cincinnati Parks with a check for $10,000 to help build a new Bike & Mobility Center. The Bike & Mobility Center will be located at...
Our Morning Walks
This summer we have taken many morning walks in Covington, just me and the boys, wandering around getting some exercise and taking in the sights while Ella takes cooking classes at Baker Hunt. I love walking around Covington, which is the city I lived in until I was eight, the city I taught in for...
