Cleaning out some old files I realized there were some summer photos we never had the chance to share…

The guard dog found some mud... and was eager to share.

The guard dog found some mud… and was eager to share.


Early spinach from the garden.  This bowl full was frozen for this winter.

Early spinach from the garden. This bowl full was frozen for this winter.


Potato Boy clowning around at a display at the Iowa State Fair.

Potato Boy clowning around at a display at the Iowa State Fair. At first glance, you thought that turkey was real, didn’t you?


Peanut with fresh green beans for her shake.  She goes through a lot of green beans.

Peanut with fresh green beans for her shake. She goes through a lot of green beans.


A rainy day enjoyed at Adventureland.  An inch and a half of rain fell while we were at the park.  Not ideal, but perfect if you don't want to wait in line.

A rainy day enjoyed at Adventureland. An inch and a half of rain fell while we were at the park. Not ideal, but perfect if you don’t like to wait in line.


Potato Boy on the Log Ride at Adventureland saying "I'm gonna stay right here."  A rainy day meant no lines and he stayed on the ride without getting off for over 90 minutes.  Two days later Adventureland announced the Log Ride would be torn down and replaced by a new roller coaster.  Good thing he got his time in.

Potato Boy on the Log Ride at Adventureland saying “I’m gonna stay right here.” A rainy day meant no lines and he stayed on the ride without getting off for over 90 minutes. Two days later Adventureland announced the Log Ride would be torn down and replaced by a new roller coaster. Good thing he got his time in.


Sissy's show heifer (rt) for the year at the county fair.

Sissy’s show heifer (rt) for the year at the county fair.


This old tomcat spent the summer dreaming of a chicken dinner... he's still just dreaming.

This old tomcat spent the summer dreaming of a chicken dinner… he’s still just dreaming.


Silliness at the hotel after a long day at the Iowa State Fair.

Silliness at the hotel after a long day at the Iowa State Fair.