Catching crayfish at the metropark

Calling Them "Bagels" Doesn't Make It So

A friend brought doughnuts to the park yesterday. Ben called them "bagels," ate two, and wanted more. Thanks to another friend for the picture!

Vacation in Myrtle Beach

Indian Food & Birthday Party

Ben doesn't know who Dora, backpack, or map is, but he loved wearing his favor all night.

Dayton Heritage Festival

That Day in May 2009

Scenes from the annual Oakwood, OH "That Day in May" parade and carnival.

Urbana, Ohio Field Trip

Freshwater Farms: local shrimp and fish producer

touching a turtle


touching a sturgeon


Crabill's 8-seat Hamburger Joint


Robert Rothchild Farms

Pickle Licker

Note to future babysitters...

...when Ben asks to "play with dolls," he's talking about these:

Let's do it again

Since Ben has been a champion sleeper, eater, and all-around pretty good kid from day 1, we have come to the conclusion that all babies are like that, and we may as well have another. Because really, how hard could it be? Right? Am I right? I'm right, right?