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What would we do without the enjoyment we get from our kids and pets? Take at look at these amusing pictures submitted for this month’s feature. They certainly got a good laugh out of us, and they’ll likely do the same for you. Thanks to all who tickled our funny bone!

Who's having more fun? Here is Gary Offerdahl enjoying the pool with his granddaughter Lila Yankush. Photo sent in by Karen Conklin of Youngstown.

Who's having more fun? Here is Gary Offerdahl enjoying the pool with his granddaughter Lila Yankush. Photo sent in by Karen Conklin of Youngstown.


Raiden Rossi is always smiling. Photo sent in by Sandy Rossi.

Raiden Rossi is always smiling. Photo sent in by Sandy Rossi.


Sandy Rossi sent in this photo of her and her mother, Mary Ann Patrick. She says her mom has always been her best friend.

Sandy Rossi sent in this photo of her and her mother, Mary Ann Patrick. She says her mom has always been her best friend.


Some days, you've just got to have your cake. Eating it is optional. Photo sent in by Rosemary Hart.

Some days, you've just got to have your cake. Eating it is optional. Photo sent in by Rosemary Hart.


Raiden K. Rossi always smiles when he has his Steelers gear on! Photo submitted by Sandy Rossi.

Raiden K. Rossi always smiles when he has his Steelers gear on! Photo submitted by Sandy Rossi.


Megan Hruska says Evan Hruska, 3, and Johanna Ludt, 4, who are being held upside down, were getting anxious to see the last shuttle launch lift off at Kennedy Space Center for the last time.

Megan Hruska says Evan Hruska, 3, and Johanna Ludt, 4, who are being held upside down, were getting anxious to see the last shuttle launch lift off at Kennedy Space Center for the last time.


Bailey and her big sister Jordyn are just messing around. They're both from Hubbard.

Bailey and her big sister Jordyn are just messing around. They're both from Hubbard.


Another smile from Raiden Rossi, who's looking all grown up. Photo submitted by Sandy Rossi.

Another smile from Raiden Rossi, who's looking all grown up. Photo submitted by Sandy Rossi.


Monica Smith sent us this laughing couple.

Monica Smith sent us this laughing couple.


What else can you say about this photo other than ... what a hoot! Photo sent in by Rochelle Blanco of Boardman.

What else can you say about this photo other than ... what a hoot! Photo sent in by Rochelle Blanco of Boardman.


In the sport of fun, Fred Welshhans of Columbiana got all dolled up to go out with the help of (then) Kristen Cavanaugh. in February of 1997.

In the sport of fun, Fred Welshhans of Columbiana got all dolled up to go out with the help of (then) Kristen Cavanaugh. in February of 1997.


Doxie Damico of Youngstown sent in this photo of her dog Chloe, who, as a puppy, always slept in her kennel with her paws in the air, and always made her owner laugh.

Doxie Damico of Youngstown sent in this photo of her dog Chloe, who, as a puppy, always slept in her kennel with her paws in the air, and always made her owner laugh.


Gia Marie, a usually very energetic boxer, calmly "agreed" to let her picture be taken with one of her favorite toys. Photo submitted by Barbara Kukla of Boardman.

Gia Marie, a usually very energetic boxer, calmly "agreed" to let her picture be taken with one of her favorite toys. Photo submitted by Barbara Kukla of Boardman.


What's so funny? Here are Olive and Ellie Kotarski in a photo sent in by Jason Kotarski.

What's so funny? Here are Olive and Ellie Kotarski in a photo sent in by Jason Kotarski.


Madalyn Smith sprays her mom, Allison Smith, with Silly String. They’re both from Boardman. Photo submitted by Grandma Patty Hoover.

Madalyn Smith sprays her mom, Allison Smith, with Silly String. They’re both from Boardman. Photo submitted by Grandma Patty Hoover.


Connor Buzzacco reacts after being scared by his father. Photo was submitted by his mom, Jacki McGinnis, so says he was not too happy!

Connor Buzzacco reacts after being scared by his father. Photo was submitted by his mom, Jacki McGinnis, so says he was not too happy!


Here's a collage of smiles and goofy faces of Raiden Rossi, the pride and joy of Grandma Sandy Rossi, who sent this in.

Here's a collage of smiles and goofy faces of Raiden Rossi, the pride and joy of Grandma Sandy Rossi, who sent this in.


Things that make you go "Hmm ..." Charlie Boyer of Greenville, Pa., submitted this photo he took while on a peninsula drive near Presque Isle.

Things that make you go "Hmm ..." Charlie Boyer of Greenville, Pa., submitted this photo he took while on a peninsula drive near Presque Isle.


Hey, he's tired. Photo submitted by Gary Alexander.

Hey, he's tired. Photo submitted by Gary Alexander.


Shelly Toth shows off her collection of animated Christmas statues.

Shelly Toth shows off her collection of animated Christmas statues.


Olga Gerardino sent in this photo of her little men enjoying Boardman Park before breakfast at the festival.

Olga Gerardino sent in this photo of her little men enjoying Boardman Park before breakfast at the festival.


Renee Koliser of Austintown sent in this photo of her grandchildren Liam and Olivia Koliser sharing a laugh.

Renee Koliser of Austintown sent in this photo of her grandchildren Liam and Olivia Koliser sharing a laugh.


Ron Rossi found a mask that resembled his face. So says Sandy Rossi, who submitted this photo.

Ron Rossi found a mask that resembled his face. So says Sandy Rossi, who submitted this photo.


Here's one tough little guy who isn't afraid to show where his baseball loyalties don't lie. At 21 months old, Sam Manning lets his shirt speak for itself. This was sent in by Sam's grandmother, Joyce Buzzacco.

Here's one tough little guy who isn't afraid to show where his baseball loyalties don't lie. At 21 months old, Sam Manning lets his shirt speak for itself. This was sent in by Sam's grandmother, Joyce Buzzacco.


Now that is one happy baby! Picture sent in by Richard Pesce.

Now that is one happy baby! Picture sent in by Richard Pesce.


Great-grandma Patrick, 89, cuddles with great-grandson Raiden Rossi, 3. Photo submitted by Sandy Rossi.

Great-grandma Patrick, 89, cuddles with great-grandson Raiden Rossi, 3. Photo submitted by Sandy Rossi.