WNKU tour with the Scouts

Last night we went on a field trip with Max's scout group to our favorite radio station....WNKU.  We've been listening to 89.7 WNKU for years, and we are loyal listeners who donate to them each year.  It's such a great investment to help a cool radio station like this where they play such an awesome mix of music, and most importantly to me, they highlight all the great local music that we have in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area.  I love hearing the bands we see perform at our zoo and in local bars played on the radio.  And they are always introducing us to cool new music that we never would have heard on all the top forty stations.  Plus WNKU helps organize all kinds of great music events around town, inlcuding our favorite spring musical experience, Tunes & Blooms.  And best of all...no commercials interruptions every five minutes because they are public radio.  Thanks WNKU for being awesome.  And thanks to our tour-guide Aaron for an informative evening! 

 

Aaron had to spend time explaining this one to the kids. 

If only they were still together...

Pam Temple with the evening traffic

Hmmm....a future in talk radio perhaps?  How many people would tune in to a show dedicated to otters?

Treasures

Just a small snippet of the vast collection of music they have!

Tunes & Blooms

Last week we packed up a picnic and met family & friends at the Cincinnati Zoo for dinner & music.  Every Thursday in April the Zoo & WNKU present "Tunes & Blooms", and the final show of the month is always two of our favorite local bands, the Turkeys and Jakes Speed & the Freddies.  The weather was beautiful last week, dinner was delicious and the music was rocking. 

The Turkeys

The zoo's newest addition...a baby camel!  Ella caught this sweet kiss with my camera.

No Mommy!  Mad Henry

Happy Henry with his Dad

My son the bald eagle

Silly Ella Bean

Sam & Mommy

Jake Speed and the Freddies

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Dance Baby Dance

I have been planning this post for quite a while, deciding on my favorite dance videos in our home movie collection.  But I saved it for a time when I needed a smile.  This week I need a smile, and so I present you with our favorite music videos.  It's no MTV...I think it's better.  Hope they make you smile too!

Max at the Roller Derby

Henry's dancing is a tad more scandalous!

The Banana cheer always makes me giggle!

And because sweet Ella bean is so quiet & reserved most of the time, I can't find a dance video right now, so here she is whistling as a toddler.

queen city christmas

here's a christmas music video starring henry who and his mad dancing/climbing/singing/standing skills.  thanks to jake speed and the freddies for providing us with such a fun christmas soundtrack (and cuz too)!  be sure to watch the original video by the band...it's hilarious!
song:  queen city christmas from the losantaville cd

Old Timer's Day in Rabbit Hash Kentucky

There is no place in the world like Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. It's a tiny little place on the banks of the Ohio River. Blink and you will miss it. The people of Rabbit Hash sure do know how to throw parties. All year long there are barn dances, concerts behind the stove in the general store, and other festivities. Our favorite occasion in Rabbit Hash though is Old Timers Day. It is always a magical day, filled with old cars, great music, flowing beer, carnival games for kids in the barn, good eats, and more. Each year we run into old friends, and make new friends as well. The kids run all over the place and wear themselves out throwing hay, making musical instruments in the barn and dancing to the tunes. My words are not doing justice to this event, or to the city of Rabbit Hash...you will just have to meander down on your own one day to see what I mean. It's a very special place...made even better when they are throwing a party of some sort!  Oh, and did I mention, the mayor of Rabbit Hash is a dog...

Max & the other munchkins take on Jake Speed in a hay fight. Jake lost.

Sam always finds the best seat in the house to watch the tribal dancers. 

For more details about how to get to Rabbit Hash, and date of events in Rabbit Hash visit the Rabbit Hash General Store website!

{this moment}

Inspired by Soule Mama:
"{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see."

my very own naked cowboy

Rockin' out at Findlay Market