This is where Sunday ends and Monday begins. One of those long holiday weekends where I would have been perfectly content staying at home doing yard work or home decorating. One of those weekends where having a kid forces you to get out, because gosh darnit, the state fair is in town.
So, as you can see, we drove an hour south to Salem to get our cowtown on. $57 dollars later we had bellies full of fair food and a spiderman balloon toy. And we saw LOADS of cows, sheep, ducks, bunnies, chickens, pigs, goats, horses and llamas. Not worth it, and so worth it at the same time. I'm sure in Sophie's mind, we totally got our money's worth.
And, I would agree, because I realized this weekend that being closer as a family is getting out and doing stuff as a family.
Which leads me to yesterday, when Lewis spent most of the morning trimming tree branches and installing storm windows. It was too late for any big labor day event. So, instead we drove into Willamette Valley wine country to have lunch in the small cutesy town of McMinnville. My meal was mediocre and most of the shops were closed. But the company and the new surroundings made up for that.
Bottom line: It's so good to get away, even if away is just a tricycle ride around the block.
I love state fairs. This weekend we had tons of street fairs around the city, but unfortunately they mostly all feel the same.
I'm having a really hard time believing how big Sophie is these days! I'll always remember when the four of us had lunch after she was born.
Posted by: Vanessa | September 06, 2011 at 11:11 AM
I know, she is such a kid! And an adorable one at that.
I completely agree with your conclusions, Ginny. Sometimes a ride around the block, or a cookie in the park is all it takes.
Posted by: Amy | September 06, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I agree with the fair, family time, the whole bit...but more importantly, is there no end to what your husband is capable of doing in terms of home repairs and remodeling? He installed storm windows on Labor Day no less...he rocks...in the time it's taken Andy and I to sale a home, buy a home, you and Lewis have remodeled a home in Sweden, refinished a basement in Portland and begun home improvements. I've still got boxes in the garage and in our bedroom to unpack from a year ago. You two are amazing and an inspiration...and with two adorable chitlins...hats off :) xo
Posted by: Angela Mateus | September 07, 2011 at 08:08 AM