Cedar Point for the first time...

Yesterday was Hannah's first time ever at Cedar Point. In truth, it was just okay...for she and I. I think she was a bit overwhelmed by it all and didn't much take to the rides. In fact, she preferred to watch others ride then get on anything herself.

In total she rode five rides...well, actually, she rode one twice so really it was just four separate rides. And her favorite, which coincidentally happened to be the one she rode twice, was Snoopy's choo-choo train. Yup, that's right: it was her favorite. When I asked her why she liked that one "the best" she responded, "Because it was slow mommy."

LOL! My oldest might not be a roller coaster fan after all but it doesn't matter. I enjoyed the experience with her and was able to witness Cedar Point through a three-year-old's eyes. And that was more than worth the cost of admission!

Hannah on her 1st ride, the Merry Go Round! She opted to sit on the bench during the ride and wanted no part of any of the actual horses! LOL!!

It doesn't show here really, but Hannah pretty much cried the entire time during this ride. And screamed that she wanted to get off... =)

Family...

This weekend all of my sisters and their families are together...in one location again. It feels great to have all four of us and my mom together again. In fact, it's fun! It's also chaotic too but I wouldn't want it any other way. Hannah and Caroline both are enjoying their time with the cousins and I love to watch how they interact with everyone. Hannah is constantly running around and Caroline is just smiling and laughing at all the activity.

I am thankful for all of it. As I looked around this evening and watching everyone laugh, talk and just have a good time, I couldn't help but wonder what my dad would think. I know he is looking down on all of us tonight and smiling. He's smiling at the memories he has and watching the memories being made. AND he's witnessing the women his daughters have become. For that I am thankful. Doesn't make me miss him any less but I know he is part of all that we do, even if it's from Heaven. =)

These images are of my mom and dad circa 1960s!! The left is on their wedding day, June 6, 1964! And the left is of them dating in late 1963. Thank you Mom and Dad!!

The crawler and her big sister...

Caroline is now crawling as of this evening...it has been an exciting night in the homestead much to Hannah's dismay! Hannah is realizing quickly that Caroline can now get her toys and that means no "Hannah toy" is safe from Caroline. I've heard plenty of no's coming from Hannah tonight as she attempts to block and move books and dolls. Only now Caroline is going after them again and again. Tim and I just laugh b/c we know this is the beginning and I suspect we have many years of this ahead. Of course Hannah could surprise us and begin to share readily but I'm going to bet otherwise...or she'll share some things but her favorite toys, well, that's going to be another issue.

Let the next journey begin!