Summer is almost over

It's been a very fun summer with both of the kids. Despite not taking a major family vacation, we did spend many days by the pool and doing as much outdoors as the stifling summer heat would allow. This weekend has been no different.

While Holly ventured off to a state-wide farmer's market extravaganza with Pam and Natalie, Dad and the kiddos took off to the local farmer's market and a trip to Prophetstown State Park. Yes, not vastly innovative treks, but ones I knew Kari would enjoy (and let's be honest, she's the one I needed to keep happy all day!).

The farmer's market trip was short as we simply needed to pick up some Kettle Korn and see if there was anything else that caught our eye. After that, we wandered out to the park and got to see Kari's favorite animals - horses.

The horses pull a trolley that can hold up to 20 people and it's driven by Kari's favorite park employee - Megan. Kari talks about Megan often and had a great time on the trolley. In fact, Megan asked Kari to sit up on the driver's seat with her and help steer the horses back to the main entrance.

Kari and Megan

When we got home, there was a special visitor - Grandmo - waiting. After lunch and a quick nap, we all headed to Purdue to play in the fountains. We're hoping this will be the last weekend that includes 90-plus degree temperatures.

Today we went to the pool for perhaps our last time this year. Kari finished with a bang, being thrown around the pool by dad, swimming with mom and even one last dive off the diving board.