Ethnic Expo and Duck Race

I've lived in Columbus for a few years and have never been to either. I always hear about them every year and this year decided I was going to go. Michael is in Wisconsin, finishing up another phase of BCNOC (leadership course for the military) and Jeremy had drill at Ft. Knox this past weekend, so it was just Jaime and I with all the kids.

Our first stop was the duck race at Mill Race Park. We didn't actually buy a duck (they're rubber duckies that are "released" via helicopter into the pond there. It raises money and the top prize was a new car. The most exciting part of the race was the release because it wasn't a race at all, the finish was over before we even knew it, and it was all very anti climatic. Oh well. Lucas had a good time watching the copter drop all the ducks and make friends with a lady and her dog.

From there we went downtown to the Ethnic Expo. At this point, everyone is hot and we just wanted to get something to drink. Lucas, practically melting on the sidewalk, almost didn't make it, so I put him in the stroller with Nate. The expo was neat-a band was playing and there were tents all lined up, selling food from different countries. It smelled so good. We got a couple bottles of water, watched Lucas play in the bouncer for a bit, and then decided to just head home. Probably an activity best done without little ones...or on a cooler day.

But I'm glad we went and I was finally able to see what all the fuss is about. I feel like I need to go to more events and places to feel more "local" as I still don't feel like a Hoosier or a Columbusanite...or whatever the word would be for someone from Columbus. :) I think Columbus has a lot of great things to offer and especially now that we have a kid, I'd like to become more involved with all the city has to offer.