Monday, July 28, 2014

Back in the swing of things.

With everything that's happened this summer this blog has fallen off the radar a bit.  But rest assured, we've been as busy as ever.  Case in point...

Last Saturday we joined a few friends for a day at Heritage Square.  In case you may have forgotten, it's a fabulous miniature amusement part tucked right into the foothills.  Plenty of rides fit for both our girls, along with some halfway decent food made for a pretty nice afternoon.

This next picture is of what is about to be the fastest amusement park attraction Ava's ever been on.  I'm not sure who was more nervous - her or me - but Ollie and Brady were ready to ride, and Ava was not about to be left out. 


I shouldn't have worried.


This thing spun in both directions at what looked to me like a nauseating speed; the kids thought it was awesome.


Lila wasn't thrilled with the spinning rides, but was pretty happy on the whirly-bus.  I only have a picture from the inside so you'll just have to use your imagination about what it actually looked like.


And then we had what I consider a monumental first: Baby's First Pony Ride. Kids and animals can be a pretty unpredictable pairing, so I had no idea what the result of a Lila/Pony combo would be.  Again, all my fears were unfounded.  Little Sister was a natural.



Big Sister, of course, thought it was pretty cool too.


I have lots more to catch up on, but I think this was a pretty good start.  More to come...

Monday, July 14, 2014

Rest in Peace, Grandpa George


The day Ava was born.  He was so happy to be there.




Grandpa and Lila.  I'm so glad they got to meet each other.


This picture is my favorite.
You were a brilliant, funny, loving man, and we miss you every day. I'm only sorry we didn't have more time with you. 

Cheers to a life well lived.