Pennsylvania 2009

We just got back from our trip to Oma and Opa's house. The kids had a blast and created some great memories. It was an extra special trip because we also got to see Aunt Jennifer, cousin Aurora, and Great Oma (or Tic Tac Oma as she liked to be called) while we were there. Here's the photo tour...

It all started on our Southwest flights. The older two did great but Brielle was not exactly our best flyer. Nevertheless we made it!The caption here: Farmers Market Feeding Frenzy Fun
Jen made the girls these cutie patootie matching dresses- aren't they sweet! Below is a short
but cute video of the girls making some great music together :)

Brayden has a special gift. He is just full of love. He's never put off by differences. I've seen it time and time again. His great grandma doesn't speak a word of english but did that stop Brayden from being her buddy- not for a second- he loved to spend time with her. I think this picture below is priceless.

Hershey Park- Good Times were had by all...

The rain was a bit of a hinderance in our Hershey experience. We went to the park the night before our full day with just Brayden to hopefully get some bigger rides out of the way. Well before we reached our first coaster, most of the rides started closing due to weather. We got onto the "swings" and just as the ride started up the heavens opened and the rain poured! So after that thorough swing soaking we fled the park. Then the next day after many hours at the park the rain came down again. Kevin and I were in line for a roller coaster which kept opening and closing due to weather when again we were soaked by rain. We ran to meet Opa and the kids under the only shelter we could fine- a Pizza line- so we got some dinner and ate in the line as the rain poured down, and then once again we fled the park.
We met Opa at his work for an early dinner and played at a nearby park. It was a fun time.

Last time it was Makenna but this time it was Brayden who was enthralled with the dogs.


Tinkerbell the pony was a fun new attraction with her cart. The kids loved these rides behind the pony.

Brielle loved to look at the horses but was quite nervous about touching them... well until she saw her siblings riding the horses--- and then of course, she had no fear, and had her turn at riding too.

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