Brian and I left Ohio 3 years ago and have only been back in the winter. I realize that visiting Ohio in winter is backwards, but we left in the winter and seem to feel the need to migrate back each year at the same time. Plus, we go back for Christmas with the family.
So this trip was the first time in 3 years that I have been back in the summer. Brian and I headed back to Ohio for our daughter Mallory's wedding. THE WEDDING was a blast. Mallory and Mike (my new son-in-law) did an outstanding job. Check out THE WEDDING blog and Mallory's personal blog for more details on this talented couple's DIY projects and wedding details.
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Photo by Studio SPC
Ohio is beautiful in the summer and the weather was perfect for THE WEDDING. There is so much more to do when visiting in the summer. Brian spent a couple days off-road motorcycle riding. One day was at Mines and Meadows with friend, Bill, and new son-in-law Mike.
I got in some golf at Brookledge in Cuyahoga Falls with my Monday travelling golf group. One difference between golfing in Ohio and Florida is the animals you encounter on the course.
I also had time to visit with friends, have lunch at Swensons (voted American's best burger by Forbes in 1999), stroll through Szalay's Farm Market (nothing like fresh roasted corn-on-the-cob dipped in butter), the best French onion soup at the French Coffee Shop, and a drive through the old neighborhood. Of course I got in a day of thrift store shopping at my favorite stores.
Brian and I ended the trip with a family dinner at Fat Head's Brewery. It was one of those "Ah Ha" parent moments...the kids are grown up and we couldn't be prouder of them.
