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Problem Solved

If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail. Abraham Maslow American psychologist

Weekend Fun - Fair and Zoo

I am trying to get back on track with posts and blogging. For now I'm working forward, but need to work backward at some point to document the summer. After work on Friday, Tina, three of her nieces, me and my niece AJ, Lisa, and Linda headed to the State Fair . Unfortunately I forgot my camera to document it. We started with the equestrian show, watched the lemon shark and nurse sharks, looked at some vending booths, ate a hot dog (or just the bun in AJ's case). We saw and petted sheep, goats, cows, pigs, and rabbits. The world's tiniest horse was pretty cool, but probably about the same size as a normal shetland pony. The vantage had from walking up around the horse made it seem smaller though. Al the alligator was pretty cool. AJ was nervous he would eat her until Tina pointed out the glass and bars between him and us. I also reassured her that if Al tried to eat her I'd protect her and let him eat me first. What does it say that that put her at ease? AJ didn't w

It's What Fun Is

This is a short video clip of the trip to Lagoon that Nathan, Bekah, RD and I took this summer. RD was a little nervous on some of the rides at first, but loved it. His expressions were priceless. Bekah said that he was so tired at the end of the day that they hadn't even made it outside of the parking lot before he was asleep. Mostly he wanted to ride with his dad. Thanks, Bekah, for being a good sport and riding with me. Disneyland, ho!

Three Going on Thirty...

You've had a birthday, shout hurray!! Glad to hear you got your flower cake and that it was pink. Happy third birthday, Peanut! Love you.