Grandma and Grandpa Ballis Visit!

Hooray - a visit from the NJ side of the family. We had so much fun being with Grandma and Grandpa Ballis. They arrived on Friday morning and we met for a fun lunch near OSU's campus at "Eddie George's" where our own eddy ordered and consumed (in large quantity) edamame. The weekend brought many outings and adventures, including some work around the house (thanks pops!); a trip to the zoo (where we ran into our friends/neighbors); a tour of German Village with stops at Schiller Park and the famous Thurman's (where we waited for 90 minutes for an okay burger - oh well). I guess sometimes the wait is the famous part.

eaw particularly enjoyed the atmosphere of the burger joint, singing and dancing and entertaining patrons to his heart's content. Maybe next time, they'll seat us sooner if we drop his name.

On Sunday evening, we hosted a bbq for neighbors - thanks for all your hard work and delicious cooking Mom! It was fun, although very very very very very very hot. We almost melted Grandma Ballis. The evening ended with an impromptu concert with Terrence (on accordion) and mtw (on trumpet: and mdw, eaw, and Colby dancing with glee. A fine summer fete indeed.