#1 in Family Fun!!

My cousin Lyle and his family came down for the 4th of July weekend. The weather was somewhat uncooperative with our plans. It rained most of the day Saturday (which my strawberries are very happy about), but it meant that we had to alter our plans just a little. Instead of getting drenched in the rain at Holiday World, we spent Saturday afternoon showing off our construction projects at the house, eating taffy and chocolate at the Candy Castle, and went down to the Lincoln State park to enjoy shell collecting at the lake in between the rain showers. Thankfully, the rain was done and we were able to take in the Holiday World fireworks from the pasture- the perfect view without the crowd - as long as you successfully dodge the cow pies. After the fireworks it was home for bed- where the girls debated over who would get to sleep on which air matress! Somehow little Madilyn ended up with the biggest bed all to herself!

The girls playing pet shop...

Emma really enjoyed playing with Pepper during her visit... Pepper and Emma

It's a rough life for Pepper when company comes. She gets no attention at all.

Madilyn wasn't too sure she wanted to have her picture taken with Nick...

Sunday morning, we headed over to Holiday World for some family fun! This was also my first trip- and I have to say- we all had a great time! First stop- the Bumper Boats!!

Next...it was onto the Scrambler...one of Abby's favorite rides of the day.

Lyle and Madilyn

Nick and Emma

Lyle looks "scrambled" to me!

Then there were these poor people... I think they could fit one more person in their car...don't you think? When the woman in the middle got off, she was limping saying something about her hip...

Abby decided she wanted to try one of the bigger rides- The Raven rollercoaster.

While it most certainly was NOT her favorite ride of the day- we were all so proud of her for giving it a whirl.
Madilyn and Emma weren't quite big enough for the big roller coaster- but enjoyed their ride on the Holidog coaster.

Our favorite rides of the day were the Raging Rapids (which really makes you appreciate dry underwear), and the Scrambler. Madilyn also enjoyed Frightful Falls, a water log ride. When we were done I asked if she liked it... she said "It was scary......Let's do it again!!" So we did!!

We had a great time and hope they'll all come back!