Monday, June 6, 2011

Weekend Fun at Findlay Market

We spent yesterday afternoon at Findlay Market, one of our very favorite Cincinnati places. It's one of the oldest markets in Ohio. Every weekend, the place comes alive with farmers, food merchants, local growers, crafters, all sorts. Everything about it reminds me of that really fun time in our marriage, before we had kids and we just spent our time galavanting around downtown, doing whatever we wanted. 

I guess that's partly why when Nick suggested we go, I was all "Why would we take the kids there?"

Then hewasall "Because it's awesome."

and iwasall "But Sunday is our only day to just do nothing."

and hewasall "But if we stay home and do nothing you are going to end up doing lots of things." (cleaning and sewing and laundry)

then iwasall "Yeah, you are right. Let's go." 

... Jessica gets dressed and tries to stop being a poopstick. As soon as we pulled into the parking lot, I got really excited and was so glad he dragged me there. 



Aren't those bright awnings so much fun? All those shops lining the little walkways are different types of food merchants. You can really find almost anything here. 


Part of the weekend Farmer's Market. The sellers always look like they are having fun in all the busyness.


Lazy Elsie, pooped before the party even starts. 


Moerlein Beers on draft. To me, the OTR ale literally tastes like Over the Rhine and Main Street. (Hendrix is enjoying water from his girly cup. He's secure in his manhood.)


Dojo Gelato is new since I've last been there. We shared sea salt caramel. Wow, was it good.


 There are always local musicians on the weekends, usually nearby all the craft and artisan booths.


Nick decided to try a key lime pie popsicle from this little street vendor. Literally the best popsicle ever- I can say that confidently and objectively.


In the car ride home, I told Nick we should spend lots of Sundays there this summer. He gave me his "why-would-you-ever-doubt-me" look. Then at home, he proceeded to make the best grilled carnitas tacos with homemade salsa ever. I know, where did this guy come from?





6 comments:

  1. He's pretty cool.

    I like that H has a purple cup. How do you sleep at night??

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  2. I love putting my daughter in the Ergo and toting her around.

    My oldest loves to walk around and choose veggies when we go to the Farmer's Market.

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  3. I wish I got the sport bjorn! She's getting so big and I love, love, love her name

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  4. Hi Jessica,

    look to my blog - I have made the hair and lips application and Ilove it :-)
    Thank you so much for sharing,

    many greetings
    Heike

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  5. So much fun! I'll take one of those Popsicles!

    xoxo
    Janee

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