Yesterday, Ben, Vana, Gina and I headed out to the 12th Annual Ohio Pawpaw fest. Here we are in the car on the way to pick up Vana.
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Gina knew just about everyone at the fest. Here's Gina in the VIP booth.
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In the t-shirt tent!
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Gina and Barb!
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The pawpaw man himself offering Gina some tasty fruit.
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Time for a refreshment in the beer garden. Mmm, Pawpaw Wheat! CHEERS!
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Gina and Andie!
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Tink!
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Gina and Kelly.
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Sue, Gina and TJ.
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Gina hanging out with the Millers!
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Gina and Joey.
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Gina taking a spin on the Village Bakery's corn tortilla making machine.
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Look at those tortillas! Gina made the dough for those!
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After all of Gina's hard work, we just had to get some tostadas for lunch.
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We also had some delicious kabobs and noodles with pawpaw sauce!
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Victoria and Gina at the Snowville Creamery booth.
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Ben, Gina and I took a spin in Dennis's electric car.
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Whee!
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Gina and Billie!
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Sue got a unicorn pegasus!
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Back in the beer garden.
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Gina and friends.
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Family!
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Gina and Mason!
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Gina and Jason!
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Gina and Nicole!
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Gina checking out the beer garden.
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Vana and Gina standing in line for some delicious beer.
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Hitting up the dance field.
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Gina and Adrian!
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Cheers!
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Olivia and Lexi showing off their unipegs.
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Smooch!
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We had a wonderful time at the beer garden.
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Say cheese!
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Mmm, Pawpaw Wheat!
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Gina sure has a lot of friends!
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Gina and Michelle!
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On our way out of the festival, we met this giant pawpaw walking in!
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After the festival, we went back to our house for pizza. YUM!
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Gina and I had such a good time at the festival yesterday, that we headed back with my parents today!
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Gina and Kelly!
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Gina, Dad and Baby Kate enjoy a pawpaw popsicle.
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Gina and friends!
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Moss was on his way to participate in the skateboard demo.
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Gina and Warren!
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Gina and Kayla!
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Gina and Joy!
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Gina and Mac!
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Gina and Paula!
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Mom, Gina, Baby Kate and Dad getting ready to take a horsedrawn wagon ride.
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Gina and I check out some of the artwork.
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At the tostada station again!
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Spencer, Marilyn and Gina!
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Gina and Ginger!
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On our way out, we checked out the sheep pen.
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Pawpaw Festival 2010 was a blast!! Of course, it wouldn't have been nearly as fun without special guest Gina Geremia.