August 2010 with the Grandkids

Grandma's neighbor, Jay, has a hot rod and took Chloe for a ride.

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He let her drive it. Bob looked on enviously.

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We all went to the Lorain County Fair and watched Charlie Daniels. Chloe decided that the world needs more Rednecks.

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We went to Hale Farm and Village. The new Glassblower they have was very good.

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and the potter was friendly, informative, and fun!

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On a trip to the Cleveland Botanical Garden, Chloe pointed out the Water Lilies to Grandma.

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This caterpillar was outside the Children's Garden.

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Of course, Grandma had to play with some reflections.

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Chloe was close to the Cache.

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Katelyn had her turn.

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Martha, Katelyn, and Kathy listened to Chloe.

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Chloe is in to this.

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Next, we drove to Kathy's and went geocaching in Pruyn Sanctuary.

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There was an outdoor classroom, and we took turns being the lecturer.

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Kathy helped.

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Monday, Martha Katelyn and Grandma went back toTeatown to take a walk on the boardwalk on the lake. It was very quiet and nice. Katelyn stopped a lot to look and listen.

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Katelyn and Martha shared.

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Grandma hit the reflections again.

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We found Indian pipes in the woods.

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There were several of these things in the woods. We didn't know what they were, and still don't.

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Katelyn had a birthday party at Teatown on Sunday, and Grandma and Kathy went for a hike. The little doe posed for us.

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She wanted to know if Grandma could take a picture of the fish under the water. The answer was sort of.

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Caladiums outside Kathy's house.

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They make interesting macros.

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