Keith Urban at State Fair

What was the highlight of the fair? For me, it was when Keith Urban came into the grandstand and was 30 people away from me. But, seeing Herky, purchasing an unnecessary Hawkeye cowboy hat, seeing the Giant Bull, and eating ribbon fries, a funnel cake, a pickle dawg, a philly cheese steak, fried cheese curds, a pork sandwich, a deep fried snickers, and popcorn were all close behind.

Key Up!

Evy is speaking very well, and says most things very clearly. There are a few things that are still hard for her to pronounce and one of those is the phrase "Cover Up". She loves to be covered up by her blanket, whether it's to go to sleep or to hide. She can't quite say cover so it always comes out as "Key Up." Funny.

Side Trip--Hannibal

Scott gives me a hard time for taking him to tourist traps. I kind of like them. They remind me of the vacations I took as a child (sorry mom and dad!). On our way home from St. Louis I suggested a lunch stop in Hannibal where I actually did vacation as a child--Mark Twain's landing and Mark Twain's cave--high class stuff. But really, can you go wrong in the hometown of Mark Twain? On my blackberry I found Sawyer's Creek Fun Park "fun for the whole family." So we went. It was special. The advertised "Bounce House" looked like it was $95.99 at Wal-Mart, but it was a goofy way to spend an hour. And, I'm pretty sure it wasn't the first time I've been there...

St. Louis--The City Museum

This place is like nothing I've ever seen before. A St. Louis artist reclaimed materials from throughout the city and worked them into this crazy play house. Tunnels, 10 story slides, circus acts...I can't even describe it. Yes, you are seeing a real school bus attached to the roof of the place. Simply amazing. Just go there...

Meet Me In St. Louis--Zoo

At the last minute we decided to head out of town this weekend for an end of summer getaway. Lollapalooza was in Chicago and put hotels in downtown at $400 per night so our destination quickly changed to St. Louis. And, we were not disappointed. Saturday we started off at the St. Louis Zoo. The Zoo opens at 8 a.m. and this is one time Evy's "rise with the sun" schedule worked out great. No lines, no traffic and free carousel rides for the first hour. Admission is free and the zoo is awesome. If you haven't been there, well there are a few weeks left in the summer...

My Baby

Scott and I both call Evy "My Baby". Sometimes she'll joke with us and respond to me with "No! Daddy Baby" and tells Scott "No! Mommy Baby" it becomes a game of whose baby she is. Of course she also likes to say "My Baby" in reference to herself. Scott is out of town so I'm going to claim her as "My Baby" today.

Moving On Up!

Today is Evy's first day in her new room at daycare. She has been splitting her time for the last several weeks, but today was the big transition. She is officially in the 2-3 year old room Sob! I think the move will be for the best as she was starting to get bored in her old room. In this room they start potty training and Evy has shown a lot of interest in what the other kids are doing on that potty. In fact, she went pee in the potty at school on Friday! I'm sure she'll be exhausted when I pick her up this afternoon--keeping up with the big kids all day is hard work!