We don't necessarily need a Farmers market. Um, we have farms within walking distance (one or two that sell produce).

But, that said, we did get our own Farmers Market, this week.

The sad thing was that it was right by the library and we didn't see it. I suggested they need more signs. Though sounds like they sold out fast and maybe it had mostly wound down by the time we were in the area. We just had no idea that was going on a few feet away from us.

SO, what we have is a Farmers Market Saturday mornings through summer (residents are hoping to extend that to year round). It's right by our new library. AND we are getting lights in on the freeway overpass, so we may feel comfortable enough to ride bikes over there. It is probably about a mile away - if that. There is also a huge park/bike path over there. We can't ride to anything particularly useful at the moment (stores) because the freeway overpass is such a dangerous obstacle. So, the combo of all this stuff is pretty sweet.

I look forward to some nice Saturday mornings, next year. We can go on a ride, exchange books at the library, and bring home some fresh produce. I really like the sound of it.

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I've got so much "homework." I filled out reams of paper while the kids played, yesterday. (School paperwork). I have to write a pile of checks and update Quicken.

I took BM to practice soccer last night (on our own) but couldn't find a ball to practice. Remembered one maybe went over the fence, and the other one was too small and not inflated.

We borrowed a neighbor's ball, but BM still has a gift certificate from his birthday, which lord knows what we would use it on since he just got a billion toys.

SO, using it for a soccer ball, or 2, is a good start. I think 2 is good for when we lose the first one.

Anyway, practice was good for 2 reasons. First - he was a natural when he tried. He was kind of running away from the ball at practice. So I told him we needed to practice! I Told him to play like that at practice, and he said okay. He may be too goofy for it - just not taking it seriously. He sure took it seriously against me, and kicked my butt.

Secondly - in the goofball area - he acted like he was exhausted after an hour of practice last week. He kept laying on the field. This is my HIGH energy kid.

So we practice on the local soccer field last night. Holy heck is that field BIG. I have a new appreciation that BM is just really exhausted. I about passed out. LOL.

But, all the more reason to practice. OUr weather is still unusually cool, so we need to just go out there every other night or so and run around the field. Could be good for my waistline, too, if I survive. I do admit I wasn't a great opponent because I couldn't keep up with him at all. I exercise plenty, but more speed walking than long term sprinting!

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Today we are going to the pool and having friends over for a simple dinner.

Trying to enjoy the last bits of summer. Our pool usually closes Labor Day and I am realizing that summer will be over very soon. School doesn't really change the summer-y feel for me. The kids just go to school while I am at work, so eh. We are still enjoying SUMMER here. But, boy, where did it go???