Well, after a very exciting, adventuresome, and most of all relaxing summer, it's back to the "real world" today for me. Iz is heading back to school on Tuesday. Ahhh... I'll be back to regular postings and catching up on my blogger buddies this coming week.
So, to recap some of the highlights of the summer - what better way to do so in pictures!
So, to recap some of the highlights of the summer - what better way to do so in pictures!
Izzy wasn't keeping up with her chores, so ...
We had to put her in the stockade for a while.
Just kidding :) The above are from our trip to the state fair. Here are some more!
Since we got there so early (with great parking thanks to Chad) Izzy was one of the first people on the Giant Slide. I guess it's too much of a hassel to take down each year, so they just leave it up year round.
Chad, who was too chicken to ride the farris wheel! 
View of the fairgrounds from the top of the ferris wheel.
The famous butter cow! 
Seeing the bright cardinal next to the finch was a cool color combination.
In the butterfly exhibit, they were very active. I was able to get a few good pics before they fluttered away to find another flower. 
Go Bobcats! Had to get a pic of this cute kitty for my alma mater.
Yum!
In one of the craft barns, the Ohio Statehouse made out of Legos. In the back you can see some of the downtown Columbus buildings, also made out of Legos. Lake Erie and a model of the fairgrounds was on hand as well.
And, in honor of the Convention that is going on this week....
