Sharon Woods, Valentines Day 2009

Today was a beautiful day, so the boys and I headed up to Sharon Woods.  They have all sorts of nature trails, streams, bridges, and some lakes to see up there.  It is (I think) one of the prettiest places in Cincinnati.  All the leaves were of course gone off the trees, but I promised the boys we would come back again when they are back, there is so much more to see.  They had a great time looking for sticks, interesting rocks, fossils, and yes, deer poop.  (I don't know what the fascination is between boys and feces-Kathleen, you will soon figure it out).  

Anywho, we got a bunch of cute pictures.  They have a neat indoor place there now where you can go in and see some turtles, fish, and snakes.  They also have a pretty cool indoor playroom where it only costs $2.50 per child.  I saw a bunch of parents there reading the paper while their kids ran wild.  I may take the kids back tomorrow.  

bowling

I decided to take the boys bowling last Sunday.  We headed down to the Loveland Lanes in Loveland.  (Yes, surprisingly enough, it is still open for business).  We were the only ones there, until a small birthday party came in.  I haven't bowled in awhile, but it cost $20.00 for the three of us to bowl one set with shoe rentals.  That seems a bit steep to me.  

Anyways, we wound up having a great time, and I actually bowled one of my better games.  Two strikes and a spare!  I took a picture of the score board to prove it!

Bowling

snow 2009

Again!  More snow!  We got 8inches here  in approx 3-4 hours.  It was pretty light/powdery snow, but wow, did I feel it after all that shoveling!  The boys were off from school, again.  I think they have missed 5 days so far.  Michael complains the whole time.  I make him go outside with me, and after 5 minutes he's ready for heat.  "When is summer coming?  When is spring going to be here?"  He's not built for cold weather.  I have a feeling he'll grow up and move south.