Steppin Out, Part 2

 We had an excellent 2nd day at Steppin' Out. We managed to do a really nice two part day, with a meal and a nap in the middle, and thus miss the majority of the massive rainstorm (which seems to be becoming a daily occurrence in Blacksburg...).

We began with some of the kid-related booths.

 This local lady makes awesome felt food for creative kid play. And she set up a free play table! Bless her.

Here I model the noodle necklace, an appreciation gift from Miles. My first craft gift!

 Next, we stopped by the NRV varmints dog corral. Highly recreational for both the dogs and the watching children.

A few of the vendors. I mean, a teeeny sample. You really ought to just visit us for Steppin Out next year.

Play weaponry. Marshmallow guns, swords, etc.

Crafty upcycles. Birdfeeders.

Wooden toys. We hit this one up every year. Picked one up for Adele this year.

Fab knit hats

Gorgeous handmade furniture.

One of several Hokiebird mascots was out and about.

We let Adele have some frolic time out of the carrier.

She waves now. And claps. And OWNS MY HEART.

 

See?

Not sure how this recycled dress helped the environment, but it sure got attention for her booth.

What monsoon? What? Nothing happened here.

Clapping for the bluegrass with big brother.

 We did it stroller free in the afternoon, and it was SO much better that way! Strollers can be very useful things, but I hadn't realized how much ours was bumming me out until we ditched it. We could cut through a crowd like nobody's business. And when Miles got tired on the walk home, we got out the sling for Adele and Miles got to be hoisted home.

Hooray for a 40 lb weight limit!

Steppin' Out is one of our last summer hurrahs. I return to work in less than a week.
More on that later.