The Greatest Show on Earth

Today we went to the circus with Sarah, Phil and Collin. We all had a WONDERFUL time. We got there early so we could enjoy the pre-show events, down on the floor. We did a little clownin' around, got tattoos and watched some little shows.

I love events where they encourage you to take pictures! Of course I took full advantage but I'm only sharing a few :)

Rich the clown

She wasn't a big fan

Honk!

Collin did some clowning around of his own

This was Olivia's face pretty much all day.

Z got to sit on one of the awesome motorcycles. He said they were his favorite part of the show.

The start of the show

elephants!

The End!

Z barely made it out of the city before he fell asleep

Olivia, well, she never went to sleep!

What a great family fun day!

Firecracker, Firecracker...Boom, Boom, Boom!

We just had a super busy and spectacularly fun 4th of July weekend! Saturday we went to The Jack's house for some swimming, eating and fireworks extravaganza!

Olivia went swimming for her 1st time.

A family photo!

Anna & Olivia

Lillian running around

Collin

All 5 cousins!

Daddy & Z waiting for the fireworks to start.

Hey, ANOTHER family pic! Poor Olivia is being strangled.

Me and the kids - Poor Olivia again

The fireworks display was amazing. Top notch job Phil and gang.

Yesterday we all got in our patriotic outfits and went celebrated with our neighbors. It was such a great day!

Next up... someone special has a 3rd birthday!!!!

Long Weekend Recap

We had such a busy and fun weekend that we're all totally pooped from it today!

It started on Friday with a trip to Cecil County to visit the Plumpton Park Zoo. We met up with my mom, Lily, Anna, Phil, and Collin! All of the cousins were accounted for which is a rarity for our family.

Here are Lily and Anna enjoying a ride in the stroller to see the animals.

Zachary checking out the miniature pony.

This was a bull-type creature. Only a Cecil County zoo would have such a beast.

Collin fed the donkey's while Z watched.

Collin and Zachary petting a donkey.

Somehow I missed getting a picture of Olivia but she really enjoyed the zoo, too.

On Saturday we went to Boordy Vineyards with Chris and Cristin. I think this was our 4 year going to this event with them and as always we had a GREAT time.

Sunday we went BACK to Cecil County (lots of driving this weekend) to pick-up Zachary. He stayed with Sarah, Phil and Collin all weekend. We had a little cook-out with them and celebrated Memorial Day a bit early.

Olivia beat the heat with Pop & Nana.

Hanging with Aunt Sarah.

Taking a little nap in her tent. How big does she look here? She's getting so long!

Zachary spent some time by the pool. He wasn't too interested in getting in it though.

Monday we lounged at home which was much needed after all of that running around!

Where Kids Can Be A Kid

With all of the rain we've been having today we started going a bit stir crazy being stuck indoors. We decided to head up to York to Chuck E. Cheese for some good old fashioned fun! Surprisingly the place was pretty empty and the kids who were there were well behaved (minus the little girl who smacked Olivia across the head while I was bent down - seriously).

Zachary had an absolute blast playing all of the games and running around. It was so nice to get out of the house for awhile!

He beat Daddy at the water shooting game every time.

Learning how to play skee ball.

Doing is wrong - haha!

He could have played on the racing games the entire day if we let him. Rich had to hold down the gas pedal for him though.

Air hockey

Olivia safe and sound in her car seat. Far away from miniature baby beaters.