Visiting the Fair

We got to go the fair this year and check out all the animals and the fun stuff!

Angie and Riley waiting to ride the Big Slide.
Riley and Mommy coming down the slide, she wanted to be on the blue slide, but they got the green one instead.
This is the first time on the carousel, she didn't want to be on a horse, so they got to ride in carriage seat!!
This time around, with Brenden she decided the horses were OK. Brenden loved the horse, he hung on to the pole the whole ride.
The dragon train ride was another of their favorites. Brenden couldn't take in the sights fast enough. He even tried to walk away from us one time!
These are the first place horses in the competition. They were beautiful and so in sync when the were going around the arena. Just beautiful.
Riley checking out the rabbits in the cages and trying to keep her balloon from flying away.
This was an interesting guy. He juggles all sorts of things and on a unicycle no less! He was quite good. The kids and adults enjoyed his show.
Finally at the end of long afternoon at the fair. A little snooze was snuck in, I could have used a seat like that too. But we had a good time and I love to watch the kids when they see all the activity going on.

FAMILY REUNIONS

On Sunday we went to the Reese Family Reunion. The kids had a ball in the pool at the park in Findlay. Riley was excited because she could touch the bottom and walk by herself. Here Riley, Aunt MeMe, Angie, and Brenden are testing the water!

Brenden telling me, "Come on in Nana, the water's great!"
There is always plenty of food for all to enjoy.
Aunt Marjie, (Mom's baby sister) and cousin Ellie enjoying a visit before lunch time at the reunion.
Get ready for the Pinata at the reunion. All the kids got a chance to be the hero and break it open for all the treats inside.
We're both number one! the winners in the costume contest. African Safari, and Crocodile Dundee. They were to dress like a movie character.
Riley trying to get me to go into the swimming pool with her too. She loves that water!


On Saturday we had the Treece Reunion

He-haw! Ride 'em cowboy!

This is Brenden riding his "pony" at the Treece Family Reunion. It was a cowboy theme and he was having a ball.

Riley picked out her pony, Sparkles, with the purple mane. She fell in love with that wooden pony and wouldn't let it go.
We all got BINGO! Run to claim your prize! We played bingo and got some very interesting prizes during the afternoon!
It was a long day and a long ride home, but we had a good time. Riley slept with Sparkle when we got home. She treated her with very special love.

Dad's 97th Birthday

This is an old picture. Actually from Mom and Dad's 25th anniversay in Findlay. In 1960. Today is Dad's birthday. He would be celebrating his 97th birthday today. Happy Birthday, Dad, Love you always.