Ohio State Firefighters Softball Tournament, Toledo, OH, Aug 7&8

Chris' brother Sean's state firefighters softball tournament was held in Toledo this year,

so Chris, the kids and I made the hour and a half drive ssouth to see a few games.

Logan and Steven keep themselves busy in the car...
while Celeste passes the time with a nap.

Logan finds a spot in the shade.

This is about half of the cheering crowd.

There was one mud puddle in the whole complex (next to the leaky faucet),

and of course Logan's rear end and new shoes find it!

dirty, dirty, dirty

Celeste and Claudia Koz play in the dirt under the stands.

The other half of the cheering crew.

polar bear swimming

Sterling Heights Nature Center

We had intended to go to the "wooden playground" (as my kids call it)

but it was crawling with people, so we detoured to the Sterling Heights Nature Center.

Celeste and Logan get up close and personal with a snake!

A few of the turtles were in this tub because their pond was getting cleaned out.

Steven asked, and then got to hold a garter snake!!

Not to be out done by her younger brother, Celeste also had a turn!

My little Logie, tearing down the sidewalk!

Zoo Day

A beautiful August 1, 2010...

So, we decided to go to the zoo!

First thing, we decided to take the train to the back of the zoo and work our way forward.
Celeste and Steven pose for a shot before entering the seal & polar bear exhibit.

One of the zoo's bears swimming.
They are so amazing!

The kids love it when we happen to catch a polar bear in the water.

They could sit and watch in the underwater tube forever, if I let them.

Here is one of the seals just hanging out.

What a trio!

I can't remember what animal this is...

I only remember telling Steven I thought they looked alike!

Logan reaches out to "touch" a snake.

This is a closer look at the snake Logan was so interested in.