ValleyScare

In the past, we've had great luck with the weather on the day we pick for ValleyScare, but this year was a different story. We delayed the trip a bit because of rain, and went to lunch first. There was a pretty consistent mist but we braved it out and headed to the park. I'm pretty sure none of the kids cared a bit, but I kept saying I felt like it was bad parenting at it's best. Taking three runny nosed and coughing kids out in the wet cold, all in the name of fun and tradition! But they never complained and they had a blast!
Our first time through the new Dinosaurs Alive exhibit. Very cool! A must see.

She is THE happiest girl on rides! Such a big smile, almost looks painful.

Frankenstein and Dracula. Hudson is the only one who'd get close enough for a picture.

There weren't many rides she could go on, but I took her on all of them. Even the ones that went round and round and round and round, like these balloons. I wouldn't deny her anything that gives her that happy smile.

This was Hudson's first time on this "big kid ride". Him and Sid were both a little nervous but they braved it out together. I told Hudson that Mommy would go with him if he wanted to, and he insisted on going with Sidney.

She ran up to every Peanuts character and wrapped her little arms around them like they were going to be the best of friends. I may have had a weepy moment and teared up just a bit.