Football weekend

This summer certainly flew by at a rapid pace. Among other things, we went to California to see Juliette's dedication at South Bay. I also met with old friends near home, in Ashtabula County and in Columbus. I traveled to Arlington, VA twice to stay with the girls while their mothers were busy. Now it is time for the Buckeyes to play football again.
We drove to Columbus last Friday and met the Stewarts for dinner at the Columbus Fish Market. Later that night we watched the Alumni Band practice at the French Field House. We saw several old friends there including Dr. and Mrs. McGinnis. He was our band director when we attended OSU.
The pictures I added are my first cousin Lee, his wife Betty with me and Paul Droste directing the 800 member Alumni Band at their rehearsal. The game was fun, too, as the Buckeyes continued their winning tradition.

A Few on Friday

It's been a busy summer. Here are a few things I've done.
1. It's always fun to catch up with old friends. Anne, Kay and I toured the OSU campus during our visit to Columbus.
2. I drove to Arlington, VA to visit the Dillows. The girls and I had lots of fun while E was in PA.
3. Juliette and her mother flew in from CA. J and I explored the National Cathedral during her Mama's workshop. We even visited our cousins M and D Hill, who live nearby.
4. J made a new friend. I am sure they will meet again someday.
5. After returning from VA, I had lunch with two librarian friends at the Bistro in Kent.
6. We celebrated my birthday and our anniversary. We started the anniversary celebration with coffee at Panera. We saw lots of Stow People. It is the new hangout for Stow adults. I whispered to D, "There's Marie's softball coach." A few minutes later he came over and inquired about her. Who could it have been, M?
7. The day ended with a flurry of water activities. Never a dull day around here.