Weekend at the Lake

We are just settling back into a normal routine after a long week at Lake Erie. We started out venture with a day at Cedar Point. Of course it was great fun, but I certainly missed getting to ride roller coasters. Soon Ethan will be old enough to enjoy them with me!

We stayed at a Bed and Breakfast at Lakeside. We packed a lot of activities in, but were able to enjoy the time without feeling rushed. We made a couple of trips to the beach, spent a day at Put-in-Bay and got to visit the Animal Safari.

Here are some pictures of all of us at Marblehead Lighthouse.

Roman's Belt Test

Roman had his belt test yesterday and he passed with flying colors. Congratulations Roman!

Hershey Park

Well, we went on a sort-of vacation this week. Kris had to train near Hershey, PA so, I loaded my laptop and family and worked out of the hotel during the day and vacationed in the evening. The kids got some swimming time in and we got to visit Chocolate World. The last evening we were there, we went to Hershey Park. We had a great time, although I am certain that Roman will not get on another roller coaster for years!

Pretty Thunder

We had a full calendar for the Fourth this year. We watched the fireworks at Buckeye Lake on the 3rd. We went to my mom and dad's for the 4th, and watched Zak and Kris in all of their glory performing their own fireworks display. We went to a pool party at Rita's on the 5th and then went to PJ and Sandy's which is always the best show around. And then we were at Karol and Howards on the 6th. Kris let Ethan have some more freedom with the fireworks this year, which was horrifying for me. Roman does not like the loud noises, but did much better this year. Kate started out terrified of the fireworks, but by the third night decided that she liked them. She name the fireworks "pretty thunder." I can't think of a better title.

Here are some pictures from the long weekend.

Kate's 2nd Birthday!!!

The balloons ...


The cake ...


The presents ...


and of course ... the chocolate ...


Kate was all partied out by the end ...