Storyland!

Daddy was on vacation for a whole week so we spent the entire time up in Maine. One of the days we were there, we drove over to Storyland! Last year I was only 18 months old when we went so I don't remember any of it. This year, however, was a much different story. I met the height requirement on all of the rides and I was ready to go!

I drove a car with daddy. He had to help me a little bit with the pedal but otherwise I did fine steering the car on my own.

We also rode the train all over the park. Oliver and daddy went on a roller coaster. Mommy and I watched because this was before we realized that I officially met the height requirement.

We realized I met the height requirement when we got to the Crazy Barn ride. Mommy and daddy told me that they didn't think I was tall enough to go on the ride. Well, I was NOT going to have any of that so I maybe threw a little bit of a crying fit. Okay, a big crying fit and I kept on saying over and over again, "I am tall enough, I am tall enough." The man running the ride came over and brought me to a section to check my height. After careful examination, he informed me that I just made it and could go on the ride. I started jumping up and down and could not have been more pleased:) (can't you tell by my face?)

While Oliver and daddy went to get our lunch from the car, mommy and I waited in line to go on the pumpkin ride to see Cinderella.

I got to meet Cinderella. True to my very shy personality, I timidly walked over to her and stood beside her.

After lunch, we went on some more rides together as a family.

We also spent some time playing at the Loony Lab.

We liked the tractors so much we rode them twice.




It was a fun day that ended with ice cream at Dairy Queen.

Not So Brilliant Idea!

The other day, mommy thought she had planned a great late morning/early afternoon activity for us. She told us we were going to Russell Orchards to look at the animals and have a picnic lunch. This would have been a fantastic idea if the weather had not been so hot. Apparently, mommy forgot to check the weather and envisioned a day with a nice breeze and temperatures in the 70's. Not so much. When we got there, we were already hot. But, we decided to look at some animals and still eat our lunch in the shade.

Here we are looking at the pigs. Oliver and I loved looking at the pigs.

One of the pigs was taking a bath and we thought it was hysterical!

We also wanted to go into the barn to look at the horses, but we discovered that mommy is terribly afraid of being pecked by a chicken. So, we got close to the barn but we wouldn't go in with the scary chickens!

After our walk, we found a nice picnic table in the shade and ate our lunch.

Despite the heat, mommy could not get me to take my leggings off. When I decide to do something, I like to stick with the decision.

As usual, we decided to be silly. I think sometimes we drive mommy nuts with our silliness but we also end up laughing so we think it's fun!

We call this game "pretend to eat your sandwich."

After lunch, we played a quick game of tag and then headed back to the car and our air conditioning!

Dancing in the Rain.

Yesterday after dinner, mommy told us she was taking us to park because she thought we would be in for some fun. She asked us if we had ever danced in the rain. We told her we hadn't so off to the park we went.

When we arrived, we played for a little bit before I felt a raindrop.

Here comes the rain! We were really excited!

And then the fun really began. I was a little shy, but I still did a few twirls.

We're dancing! And getting wet! And it was rather lovely.

Of course we had to catch the raindrops on our tongues.

And then we ran to the car when the ran really started pouring down.
Mommy was a little bit disappointed in her camera. She had a hard time capturing our fun. But, it was still a fun memory to have.

Eating Noodles and Riding the Train!

Daddy took this picture of me because he couldn't get over my determination to use my chopsticks while eating my ramen soup at Wagamama. We went their to celebrate Dawn!

I also need to share this story even though I don't have any pictures. Last weekend, while mommy was at the movies with her friends, daddy planned out a very special day for us. He put us in the stroller and walked us down to the train station. We were so excited when we found out we were taking the train to Manchester to go to Singing Beach! Daddy had figured out that it was a very inexpensive way to go to the beach up there on a weekend. We rode the train the whole way, got back in the stroller and walked up to the beach. When we got there, we had a blast! We played in the singing sand, made sandcastles and just enjoyed spending time with daddy. On the walk back to the train, we even stopped for ice cream! When we arrived back in Beverly, mommy was waiting there to pick us up! We had the best day with daddy!

Cape Cod- Traditional Rules Need Not Apply!

Last week we spent a few days at Cape Cod with mommy visiting Nonna and Papa. When we got there, we were getting ready to take an outdoor shower when Oliver and I decided we needed to use the potty. Nonna told us that we could go outside since it was Cape Cod. Well, we held her to her word and anytime Oliver tried to go to the bathroom outside at their house, he would say "Nonna, it's okay to go to the bathroom outside because you told me I could on Cape Cod." It made for some very interesting moments.

At the Jamaican barbecue, Oliver and I decided to dance together.

After we ate, we went to a play area and found a wagon. Oliver told me he would give me rides around the farm. As we were playing, another boy who we did not know decided to go along with us for the ride.

The next day, we went to the beach. The weather was perfect. We packed a lunch and spent most of the day on the beach. We went swimming with Nonna and Mommy.

The next day, mommy, Nonna, Oliver and I went to the Heritage Museum to watch a concert and eat a picnic lunch.

Oliver and I found a really cool tree and decided to climb in it.

We also joyfully went on the Carousel ride. As many of you know, I love going on rides. My brother is very conservative. But, he proudly decided that since he was now 4 he was going to ride on a horse. He had a blast!

When we got back from Cape Cod, Nikki watched us for part of the afternoon and the evening. We went to a park, ate dinner and watched a movie. While we were doing that, mommy and daddy were having much more fun on Thompson Island with Harpoon. It was their 25th anniversary and they really celebrated.

There was lobster, corn on the cob, salad, potatoes, chowder and lots of beer.

There was also lots of incredible views of the city. And lots of games, karaoke, dancing and fun!




Mommy and daddy had a great time!