Emmett meets Ohio

We're on the road back home from a quick Labor Day trip to Ohio. It was high time that Emmett got to meet the great grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and the supporting cast from his folks' home state.  I'm kind of a giant stress ball right now, but was able to put the majority of that on the back burner while we enjoyed our visit. We drove in on Friday evening and stayed at Grammy and Pop Harrington's house.

Grandmas Harrington and Cressman came over on Saturday for a little visit after we had breakfast with Kurt and Denise and wandered through the market. At the market Sarah ran into some old friends and we got a chance to see just how much the farmers market has grown in Medina in the last few years. What was a few tables when we first went has grown to cover most of the square. 

Grandma Cressman has awesome rings!

The swing and the camp chairs got a lot of use this weekend.

Shannon and Marjie came over on Saturday, also.

That evening, we gathered around the campfire. We all agreed that it was one of too few fires this summer. That said, it was an especially pleasant time.

Dad and Sarah and Emmett and I got up early on Sunday and headed out to the flea market. As usual we found lots and lots of stuff, but managed to come home with just a couple of treasures. On Sunday afternoon Grammy H graciously hosted a picnic and all were welcome.

Great Grandma harrington was there, and so was great grandma Cressman, Kurt and Denise and Alyssa showed up and Andy and Gail, too. Larry and Lynn stayed for a while and Linda blew through for just a few seconds on our way home from the Outer Banks. Veneta came with her friends Carolyn and Susan as well. Shannon came back and brought Ben with her this time. Nathan showed up, and so did Emily and Nakoa. 

We put some food out that we had picked up at the flea market that morning. It was way better than that sounds. Dad grilled some brats from the Piggery and we served some pulled pork.  The beer came from as far away as Belgium and as near as Ithaca and Cleveland. 

Grandma and grandpa Rockwell get there turn holding the newest great grandkid. 

Back in mama's arms after a long and eventful day.

We woke up this morning and made a leisurely time of it, sharing coffee and breakfast and stories, as usual. Pops took his turn with the chopper. 

One last family shot before we hit the road. Thanks to everyone who made our trip so much fun. We look forward to seeing you all again soon! Come on up and visit if you don't want to wait for us to come back.