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Monday, October 27, 2014

County Fair

The picture I didn't get was the kids jumping a mile high when the bear started talking, there was a guy with a microphone across the tent that was hilarious.

Annabelle loves to feed the animals.

On her terms.

Nate *loved* the small birds, Annabelle did not (like mother...)

Annabelle & Daddy like the fast rides

While Nate likes to spin.

Annabelle had to get her annual Tower of Terror slide in, next year Nate will be tall enough.

While we swung high

Daddy & Nate stayed on the ground.

We all had our favorite fair food for dinner, pizza for the kids, sausage hoagie for Dad & blooming onion for Mom.

There was butterfly catching

and Nate's annual ride on a chicken.

As always a fun day at the fair.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Kennywood

Unfortunately our day at Kennywood with the Girl Scouts was rained out. We choose instead to go later in the week, our first ride required 3D glasses.

Annabelle wanted to ride all the daring thrill rides.

Nate preferred to stay grounded.

and pick up girls.

but they did find some common ground

All in all a good day but I doubt Nate will be going back for a few years. Nate does not have the patience to wait in lines.

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Dunkin

Our friends got a new puppy named Dunkin

He was exploring their yard.

and fighting with his water bowl.

and chasing the kids while they were playing in the water.

We wore him out.

Saturday, September 6, 2014

Irwin Parade

Grandma Joyce invited us to attend the parade for Irwin's 150th Birthday

Annabelle faced her fear of clowns and greeted some Shriners.

Honest Abe also attended.

Both kids were over the top excited to see their acting teacher and some friends from class.

Afterward we went to a small carnival at the playgrounds. My little bird perched on the top of the monkey bars.

Friday, September 5, 2014

Cousin day at Idlewild - Visit 4

The day after the wedding we headed to Idlewild with cousins Zachary & Miles.

Ball Pit Fun - until it closed.

We ran into a Pajamanimal - we didn't really know what that was but the kids had fun posing.

Boys in cars.

We barely made it to Story Book before it closed. Barely

Teacher Nate - Student Zachary

Handsome Miles in a train

All aboard!

Say cheese!

Even with help they just couldn't get it.

Loggin Toboggan fun with Aunt Charlotte

At the end of a long day Nate couldn't make it up the hill to the parking lot, Uncle Frank assisted.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Jenny & Jason's wedding

Before the wedding we rested in our hotel room and discovered Animal Planet.

Nate was so far beyond excited to wear his tux to be a ring bearer. "I look like Bruce Wayne!"

Annabelle was dubbed "The Greeter who couldn't be sweeter" She gave out programs & fans. We had so many compliments on her maturity & grace.

They really do clean up well : )

He was so intent on his mission to deliver the rings.

and then came the lovely Jenny with Uncle Jeff. Surprise - no tears!

After Aunt Charlotte read, Sarah sang

Vows were exchanged - Mr & Mrs were declared.

There were cookies

and dancing

and visiting with family

and more dancing

and more cookies

and some playing with boxes. All in all it was a beautiful day for everyone.