Friday, September 23, 2011

Whirlwind of a Week


This week has been a whirlwind.  My mom has been here, visiting from out of town, to help celebrate the little one's birthday.  We've had some form of activity every day that she has been here...

Monday, we went to an apple farm and bought some orchard fresh Cortland apples for applesauce making.  Nothing like fresh applesauce still warm from cooking.  Wouldn't you know, dear son likes Mott's better (go figure).  

Our adventure on Tuesday took us to SunWatch Indian Village just south of Dayton.  


It is an historic Fort Ancient Indian village that has been reconstructed based upon archaeological artifacts they have recovered from the site.  It was interesting to see the movie, walk through the museum and tour the village. 

All along through the week, I tried to capture some pretty color from the flowers...


to the changing leaves in the trees...


Of course the big day, was the birthday, where we started out the day with a hearty breakfast at Bob Evans...


then to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens (one of our favorite places to visit).  Where there is always something interesting to see, do and learn...


We wrapped up the day with a little party at Chuck E. Cheese, the children's paradise, with games, rides, pizza, favors and birthday cake.


Happy birthday to my little one...

who isn't as little as he used to be...

Until next year...

HDP