For some, the Indiana State Fair is about the food: Fried butter, Fried Oreos, Turkey Legs, Pork Sandwiches, Fried Potatoes … More
Category: Family
My Son: Braveheart
Ben is a warrior at heart. He isn’t angry. He doesn’t rage. But he is strong and courageous and I … More
Fair Friends
I can’t explain how it happens but for the past few years we’ve found the Parks – or they’ve found … More
A Moment on the Fifty
Yesterday was State Fair Band Day at the Indiana State Fair. We followed the kids to the fairgrounds and enjoyed … More
Summer Vacation 2011: DAY 3
Bear the Cat and Ben the Boy enjoy some quiet time. The last traveling day of our family vacation began … More
Summer Vacation 2011: DAY 2
THURSDAY – Today’s agenda includes a visit to the IMA (Indianapolis Museum of Art) and ComedySportz (ranked #1 by all … More
Summer Vacation 2011: DAY 1
Vacation is off to a GREAT start. We began our day-trips by driving to Kokomo, which everyone knows is the … More
VDP for the Masses
Summer vacation week has officially started for the Austin Family and this year’s experience is a little different than those … More
Seriously, Merry Christmas
http://www.youtube.com/get_playerSome people take their decorating VERY seriously. This gentleman’s home is in Fishers and every year he broadcasts a soundtrack … More
Piano Man
My son is 10, soon to be 11. His school provides a music class in which the students are introduced … More