Cedar Point

 We took a trip to Cedar Point recently. I'm not much of a thrill seeker, so of course I did not ride any roller coasters! However, Parker and Preston did ride some! We had a lot of fun. I couldn't believe how much Parker LOVED it. We will definitely go back every summer with the kids.

 Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang were there to greet us.

 Why didn't anyone tell me that Charlie Browns hat was literally attacking Parker. Next time we will stand on the other side!

 Parker calls this "Big Charlie Brown"

 Snoopy and Linus....they had to be SOO Hot in these costumes. 

The whole gang on the frog hopper....

.....and Parker all by himself enjoying the ride. In the morning there was pretty much no lines to ride the kids rides. They could just walk right on...over and over again.

 Flying his own Airplane at Cedar Point....Just like tintin!

 Cousin David flying with parker

 Riding with Aunt Hollie and cousin David

Snoopy's Submarine

Parker riding in the front this time

...and Lauren and Isabel riding too see who could fly higher

Racing in PigPens truck

Parker driving me around after a long morning

Woohoo. Hands up for a fun time at Cedar Point

Racing with Daddy

Sooo much fun

Junior Gemini.

Dinosaur Exhibit

Zoo

 Zoo Trip.....

Each time we stopped to watch the animals Parker would say the animals name, ie: "Hi Elephant" and wave at them. Too cute.

Parker enjoyed riding the Zoo train so much that he cried (brief meltdown!) because he wanted to ride it again.

Sleeping beauty was tired by the end of our trip

Parker fell asleep on the car ride home.

Independence Day

Its was sooooo HOT for the fourth of July here. I mean Over 100 degree Hot with an even higher heat index. High Heat + Good chance of Rain=We kept the kids indoors, instead of getting out to the beach or to the park.

Happy 4th Of July. Laylas 1st July 4th. Nana babysat while we took Parker to see the Fireworks (thank goodness because it poured down rain right before they started)

David and Parker getting ready to watch Preston light off some fireworks (didnt get pics of that)

Parker holding a sparkler..with daddys help.

100 degree heat, no nap + Carnival rides to big for little guys to ride=Crying toddler

Nice and dry..BEFORE the rain. We really thought it was NOT going to rain, but to our dismay it started pouring about 10 minutes before the fireworks were supposed to start.

We were soaked (my curly hair and Parker without his shirt) Note to self: Always bring an extra outfit for the kids! We got completely soaked but the kids still had fun (don't let the look on Parker's face fool you) It stopped raining AFTER we all RAN as fast as we possibly could to our car (which was not anywhere nearby). So we decided to stay (for the kids sake) and watch the fireworks. Despite them being wet, there were still plenty of Ohhs and ahhs

We weren't sure how Parker would react since this was his first year watching the fireworks. Lucky for us, he loved them. What a good sport!

All About L.B.

I have not blogged about Layla turning 7 months a few weeks ago...so here goes...She loves to play with her toys.

Is pretty much able to stand up from a sitting position on the floor. She is LOVING Woody from Toy Story, just like her brother. There is a daily squabble or two about who gets to play with Woody.

Pulls up on furniture like No Big Deal

Again...stands like a big girl

I cannot believe how much she has accomplished this month. Its quite amazing. She is a tough little lady.

Loves to swing and usually smiles so big..however she is sporting her serious look in the picture

Woody Again...might be her favorite toy..which is a problem since its also Parker's favorite toy too. Guess I should buy another one, which wont make a difference because Parker will think they are both his!