This summer has been busier than usual. Andy has to travel more for his job, the kids are busy doing the things kids do. and I'm gearing up for a fabulous fall teaching tour.

I didn't schedule a family vacation, usually we camp or cabin, but there was no time to wedge in four days in a row with everything else going on.

So we went on a spectacular mini vacation, an overnight to Cincinnati. Why Cincinnati? Because our family is a little in love with Fiona the baby hippo.

We went to the Cincinnati Zoo and met Fiona, we ate out, we went to a great bookstore, and just hung out together.

It was great and just what we needed this summer. I want to plan a couple more little vacations before the year is over.

I even got a little weaving done in the car. I'm intrigued by this book, has anyone read it?

What adventures have you ha this summer?