Pedicure

I got a pedicure.

It was so relaxing.

What do you think of the color?

July = Busy

July has been a very busy month.

We travelled to Wisconsin to visit Darren's parents for a week. We stopped in the Dells for a half a day. We spent a night at the cabin (I was eaten alive by mosquitoes and frequently quoted the Parent Trap "get me outta this stinking fresh air") and went to the Minneapolis Science Center.

We returned home in time to head to Canton for Sam's 9th birthday party and Henry's 1st birthday party. On the way home from there we went to the family reunion on my mom's side of the family. It was at a park in Zanesville that I haven't been to in years...much smaller than I remember it being.

Last weekend was a birthday weekend scrapbook crop. It was so wonderful to spend a weekend crafting with friends!!!

Here are a few pictures from all of our adventures...

On the Wisconsin Dells Duck Tour...


Feeding Deer at the Wisconsin Deer Park


Miniature Train Ride


Swimming in the lake at the cabin...brrr!


boating at the lake


Minneapolis Science Center...heartbeat machine


Science center - doing a puzzle


The birthday boys and Ella


Cake face



hopefully I will have more time and keep up with the blog a little better. :)

Aha Museum

We went with some friends to the Aha Museum in Lancaster the other day. The museum is a hands on play area with lots of pretend play areas - stage with dress up clothes, grocery store, bank, pizza shop as well as other interactive play areas like a sand table, climbing structure, face paint table...the list just goes on and on. It is a pretty cool place. Ella really enjoyed playing with Gracie and Tommy and we are looking forward to another fun get together soon.

park, fountain and a quick nap!

Ella and I checked out a new park in Westerville. We actually didn't stay long at the park because it was hot and the sun made all of the equipment hot to the touch. Ella actually said "okay, I'm ready to go now."

wow!

We then headed over to Easton to play in the fountains. I wasn't planning to go there so we didn't have her swimsuit or towel. Actually, we only had a shirt in the diaper bag because we had used the shorts and hadn't replaced them yet. Oh well, being wet won't hurt anyone right? Thankfully they provide towels at Easton - Sweet! They also provide juice boxes for the kids. We will definitely be returning.






I think she was worn out!

Greek Festival

Ella, Granny and I went to Canton to visit the Snyders. Just a few blocks from their house was the Greek Festival. I love greek food (well specifically chicken gyros) so we headed on over. They also have rides for the kids. I bought a wristband so Ella could have unlimited rides. I was a touch worried because she looked at all the little kid rides and refused to go on them...uh oh....

Waiting for the Giant Bee ride to start...


I think she likes it...


Entertaining herself while in line for another ride. That is Sam's finger she is examining.


All strapped in on the dragon roller coaster ride.

I think she likes this ride too...

Actually - I know she LOVED the roller coaster because before she even got off of it she was saying "Again, again!!"

The giant barrel. Sam and I both rode this with her (he is on the other side of the car). I held on to the center wheel to prevent excessive spinning. I didn't want Ella to be too afraid because you are just sitting on a bench - no seatbelt. Turns out, she likes to spin.

The giant whale...

She didn't care so much for the rides like the whale - she wanted the roller coaster! She also wanted to ride the "scrambler" but after waiting in line we learned you have to be 48 inches tall. She cried. Back to the giant whale for my little dare devil!

Daddy Date

Ella and Darren are officially on their first father/daughter date tonight.

I bought tickets for them to see...

drum roll please...

Dora Live!

Here they are all dolled up (meaning sort of clean shirts and combed hair) right before they left for the theater.

father's day contest

http://themeanestmom.blogspot.com/2009/06/tv-martyr-western-union-fathers-day.html

here's the link. :)