State Fair. Don't mind if I do.

I just needed to make it more clear how worth it going to the State Fair is.

For one, food booths are shaped like the food they serve.

Speaking of food, donut burgers, fried green beans, and funnel cake.

And speaking of burgers, cows, pigs, alpacas, goats, chicks, zedonks, I love animals!

And speaking of pigs, we saw them, kids, pumpkins, and baked goods compete. And Andy won, too.

And speaking of Andy, he was there and so was Sister, Bekah, Nate, and me and even my dad, in a way.

And speaking of me, I rode a ride.

And speaking of rides, I love the State Fair.

i'm a 29 year old unemployed superhero

September 29

Front Yard

The first sign of my birthday. A giant package was sitting outside the front door. First, this made me think, I miss working at S&S where I could send packages easy peasy. Second, I opened it and a great day had begun. My friend Julia sent me this sign and said now I have everything I need to open my own bakery. And that's all I could dream about for the rest of the day.

September 30

Adam's Place and Surrounding Environs

A friend of mine was helping out a friend of hers by participating in a photo shoot for his AVAdventure promotion posters. I love dressing up and don't think there are enough opportunities for this. Especially when one of the required costumes is "homemade superhero". Yes, Please. I am on this poster and it thrills me.

October 1

Fairgrounds

There are so many fantastic things about the State Fair (click that). I don't think I had been to a state fair since high school and then it was just for the *awesome* concerts at night. It is so much better than that. Like all the amazing arranged photo opportunities.

October 2

Richmond Skateland

Instead of going to see a movie we went to see roller derby. Because why not, it's your birthday and you've always been curious. One girl had pumpkin underwear on the outside of her spandex.

October 3

Office Couch

Andy made sure Z could rest warmly.

October 4

Backyard

I haven't really said this yet, but I'm basically unemployed these days. I still have three jobs, but they all seem to be on hold right now. It kind of stinks except that it allows me the time to be a stay at home mom with no kids. So, this is my mid-yardwork boot. What a shame. Granted, I have had these since 2000 when I did a backpacking trip in Colorado with YoungLife.

Sideyard

This is my post-yardwork hair. I did find small twigs in it later.

October 5

Dining Room

Elisabeth gave us a garbage bag full of basil from their garden at the river. I guess we will be making some pesto!

It's not pie at all!

September 22

Scuba Center Floor

You can barely see the giant cricket that is on the corner of my bag in this photo, but I swear it is there. The Post-Its and pens are my attempt to dislodge it. I hit him several times but instead of jumping out, he went farther in. Finally Ed came to my rescue and got him out.

September 23

Hanover and Shields

I discovered that Abby lives on the same block as this. After our great beer-drinking brainstorm I took its picture on the way back to my car. (I'm not proud when these are the kinds of pictures I have to show for my day.

So lame, I know.)

September 24

The Cellar Door

A really great double date night dinner at this below street level restaurant.

September 25

Dining Room

Showing off my newest apron, thanks to Mom. Now I can bake AND look like a cat!

September 26

Kitchen

The baking I did in said apron. Who knew Boston Cream Pie is not a pie at all?! I sure didn't!

September 27

Front Porch

This brief, but really heavy thunderstorm made our power go out. But only for a few hours this time.

Thank the goodness.

September 28

Office Couch

I was way intimidated by cable knitting, but turns out it's not so bad at all! Here's my little sample of it

in my Scarf O' Scraps.

Eddie's meatballs

September 12

Living Room Floor

Supplies for Kristin's wedding. Her mom likes to call it "rustic," but I don't think there is much more charming than flowers in mason jars.

September 13

Lewis Ginter

I hardly ever know what I'm looking at at the garden even when there is a name tag right next to it, let alone when there's not. If you ask me what it is, I'll say pretty.

September 14

Dining Room Table

I guess this is September's pie although I didn't let Andy choose the flavor. I just told him I was going to make an apple pie. In a cream cheese crust. I'm going to go ahead and say it was really good.

September 15

Nate's Kitchen Counter

Potluck theme: Mexican You Haven't Made Before. Nate's contribution: Churros.

September 16

Lake Rawlings

There were a lot of firsts for this day. First time diving in the Virginia-famed quarry. First time real diving with Andy (the pool didn't count). First time diving with Elisabeth. First time eating a pumpkin donut from Dunkin' Donuts on the way home.

September 17

Sister's Kitchen

Surprise (not to me but to you)! My parent's are in town. This is my dad heading up the cooking in his special uniform. He's making spaghetti and meatballs, one of his specialties. But what makes him really special is that he made three separate sauces: one with beef meatballs for normal eaters, one with turkey meatballs for Sister eaters, and one with no meatballs for me eaters.

September 18

Macy's

Look at the date. Look at what I show you. Too soon!

September 19, Part I

Lewis Ginter

Mom, Elisabeth, and I went to the garden for a morning stroll. We found these incredible red-barked trees hidden on the path.

September 20

Front Yard

New Roof Tuesday!

September 21

Antique Store

This kitty ran away from me, but stopped under all the metal furniture.

I like to give you the option of looking at more photos if you'd like because often there is much more going on. Well, when I'm not being boring. So if you please, here are the more.