Checking out the County Fair

Attending a fair has been on my list of ‘to dos’ since I moved to Ohio.  They are all the rage here and pretty much every town and county hosts a summer fair.  We weren’t sure what to expect but it was basically a carnival with demolition derby and farm animals.  What’s not to love about that? :) 

Ashton got such a kick out of all of the animals (which you can pet btw!) and he even got to ride his first pony.  We were worried that he may be a bit too young but he loved it (see video below)!  A regular cowboy.  We also listened to some live music, indulged in funnel cake and fried meatballs and cheered on a wiener dog race.  It’s was a fun day out and we’ll def be back next year!
 

Ducks!

So excited :)

Not sure about the llamas...

Or the very loud roosters!

Loved the piggies though.

And the goats!

Didn't mind the snakes. Yuck!

Loved the pony ride!

A fair's not a fair w/o funnel cake.

Ashton's Home Alone face :)

Piglets!

All tuckered out!

 

 

Love,

K & J

Big Brother

Ashton has some exciting news to share….he’s going to be a big brother in January!  We’re so thrilled and excited to expand our family and know that Ashton will be a great big brother. 

Adding to the excitement is that we recently learned that we will be having a baby GIRL!  Needless to say, we are over the moon!  This is very big news in Virginia, as the Taylor family hasn’t welcomed a baby girl in more than 15 years.  Let the shopping begin!



Our little bean - 21 weeks

 

 

 

Love,
K & J

Lake Erie Love

We've had a great time taking Ashton down to the lake to splash around and play in the sand this summer.  He loves the beach and inevitably winds up soaked and covered in sand from head to toe.  One day, we'll remember to bring him a change of clothes!  ;)

 

 

Love,

K & J

 

Backyard shenanigans

Ashton has loved being outside this summer.  He has had a blast playing in his pool, running through the sprinkler, 'mowing' the lawn, splashing around in his water table and cruising the neighborhood in his car.  He asks to go outside pretty much as soon as he wakes up and we have to coax him back inside for meals and ultimately bedtime.  Another benefit of all this fresh air?  He sleeps like a baby! :)  
 

Googley eyes!

 

Picking up sticks...

Sprinkler fun

Not sure if he likes it or not...

Maybe not...

Or maybe he does...



Ready to go inside

Loving his new lawn mower - thanks Auntie Erin!

And his new water table...thanks Grammy and Grandad!

Silly face

And of course, his car is in his daily toy rotation also.  Thanks again, Grandma Nat & Granddaddy.

Love,

K & J

Fourth of July

Grammy and PopPop traveled to Cleveland to celebrate the Fourth this year with us.  We had a bbq at home and then headed downtown to see the fireworks.  Unfortunately, Ashton missed all of the action and ended up snoozing through the whole fireworks show.  Yes, he’s a deep sleeper!!  The rest of the weekend we spent relaxing at home, playing with some of Ashton’s favorite new toys – his car and water table - and checking out some local eateries.  Ashton also learned the word ‘PopPop’ and still goes around the house calling out for his great grandfather…I think they are kindred spirits!  :)
 

 

Lunch with PopPop

Dessert with Grammy

This was a fun game until the box tipped over - oops!  Should have seen that coming...

Cruising in his car

 
 
 
 
 

Little Gym

Slam dunk!

Breakfast of champions...Wheaties!

At the library

Bear love

Hugs!

That's a big bear!

Snoozers

Morning story time

Love,

K & J