Earlier this month we went on a 9 day road trip through 7 states visiting with friends and family along the way. Our first stop was Columbus, OH to visit the Smith Family: Aunt Debra, Uncle Tom, Cousin Laura, Cousin David, Marge, and surprisingly, Joanie Smith (who is my running buddy, but lives in California). We also visited with our friend Heidi Harendza.
Knowing how much we love history, Aunt Debra, Uncle Tom and Laura Smith took us to Slate Run -- a historic farm set in the 1880s. The farm house has been restored to its 1856 grandeur. The first floor was open to touch almost everything and marvel at the umm.. lovely... umm... wallpaper. 
The site includes an historic working farm, complete with tons of old farming equipment, such as this broom maker. We only wish there was someone in that part of the area who could explain the equipment to us 21st century suburbanites. The farm has many heirloom animals in it, including baby turkeys, Merino sheep and a brand-new calf in it. The calf was named after a flower because he comes from a long line of cows names after flowers. The man with the calf admitted it was a challenge coming up with a male sounding flower.
The weather was absolutely perfect that day. Just ideal for lounging around outside and taking life easy.
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