"And the kitchen comes tumbling down" . . . not really, but Jay started the kitchen remodel by removing the "coffin" light fixture above the Island. Here are a few before pictures also.

Thanks for coming to see me . . see you soon!

Henry says . . . "Okay, time to watch the Irish thump Michigan State . . . please pass the popcorn . . . . and I'll have a dark beer this time!"

Mom & Dad . . "You wear me out! Driving tractors and picking apples is hard work!"

Next stop . . Leaman's Green Applebarn where Henry picked his first apple . . and posed for numerous pictures.

Henry says . . . "Welcome to Saginaw, Nana & Popo & Cara"! The weekend of September 17 was a trip to Michigan to see Jennifer, Wes, and Hank. First things first . . playtime & pictures with Nana.

"Follow the Yellow Brick Road" to . . . "the Emerald City" . . . "Quarter Marathon" Labor Day, September 4, Rose Anne and I competed in the Dublin "Emerald City Quarter & Half Marathon". 743 runners competed in the Quarter & and equal number finished the Half Marathon. Although not really the "Yellow Brick Road", we did follow a path on a course that wound through Franklin & Union Counties and through the beautiful Glacier Ridge Metro Park. The metro park is one of sixteen in the chain of Central Ohio Park system, a showcase of natural beauty. Rose Anne was 8 of 19 in her Age Group; I was 3rd in my Age Group and top 45% Over-All. Good start to Labor Day, followed by breakfast at at local Dublin Restaurant with numerous other participants!