Memorial Day Weekend was soooo much fun!
It started the Thursday before when Peyton and I went on his school field trip to see the Orioles.
I know, I know, anyone who follows baseball has to be thinking, the Orioles??? They don’t exactly have the best record and frankly Peyton likes the Yankees and tells me that the Orioles stink, but it was still a really fun field trip. Of course, this is also about the same time the 100 degree heat wave started and we only got to watch into the 3rd inning, but all in all, a pretty good field trip to attend.
Friday was Field Day at Peyton’s school so I took another vacation day. The morning consisted of outside activities for the entire school. Each class traveled around to different stations set up such as tug of war, water sponge duck duck goose, obstacle course, relays, etc. Sorry, I tried really hard to find some pictures, but they all have other kids so I can’t post.
On to Memorial Day weekend!!! Jason and I planned to take a couple of long weekend trips this summer since we aren’t going to be able to make it the LPA Conference in Anaheim and don’t have any other big vacation plans. Last year we took a trip to Dutch Wonderland and had a BLAST so we thought we’d do a repeat, but stay the weekend and add in a day at the Strasburg Railroad. We all had soooo much fun.
Jaxson loved playing in this little play area while we waited for Peyton and Jason to ride the Log Flume.
Here’s the boys on their log ride
Next Jaxson and I watched a few ducks and geese while Peyton and Jason rode the bumper cars.
It was pretty warm again that day and Jaxson was ready to ride something so we decided to grab a few icees and take a boat ride.
Peyton was a great big brother that day! He had lots of opportunities to ride stuff that Jaxson couldn’t but also took the time to ride some of the slower stuff that Jaxson could also enjoy. Jaxson was so excited to be able to drive the monster truck and shoot from his fighter jet!
Peyton loves riding the big swings whenever he gets the chance so he absolutely had to ride on them as soon as he saw it. Actually, I think he rode them at least twice that day….Jaxson and I took the opportunity to listen to a little folk music ;)
And later, Jason gave me a chance to ride my favorite ride with Peyton – the Spinning Turtles! We all four rode last year and Jaxson cried the entire ride :(
Can you believe Jaxson actually asked to ride the Carousel this year? Anyone who remembers last years post can understand why I was pretty hesitant, but he really wanted to go and we were walking right past it on our way out so we thought, oh well, let’s give it a shot…..Much better outcome!!!
Unbelievably fun day!
Part 2 coming shortly – Strasburg Railroad
I have never been to Dutch Wonderland! Everyone says it is so great! The boys look like they had so much fun! Would you be willing to go back to Dutch Wonderland or come to NYC! I would love to get together with other POLP this summer. I want Lyla to meet all my new friends I blog with. I want her to have as many LP friends as well as avg. Height friends. There is no one close to her age that lives on Long Island. Wanted to maybe get some people together. I know you know more POLP then I do since I am new to the LPA community. Just an idea. I also thought since Jaxson and Lyla have an arranged marriage that they can meet! LOL! Email me and let me know if you think this is a good idea. I always see so many POLP getting together...I just want to do what's best for my sweet Lyla and since I am new I want to know when you all get together. Ttyl xoxo
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great weekend you had! Fisrt off, a field trip to the Orioles - awesome! Seamus would have been in his glory. Dutch Wonderland is so much fun, what a great idea to go back and enjoy it again. We'd love to go again too! The boys look like they had a blast. Peyton is awesome for being such a great big brother. I love seeing Jaxson's smiles on those rides!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you guys had a blast Memorial Day weekend! I remember going on field trips to see the Orioles as a kid - fun times! Field Day sounds like so much fun too! Yay for such an awesome day at Dutch Wonderland - the smiles say it all! I'm sorry we couldn't make it, but we are so excited to take the boys later this summer. Peyton is such a great big brother . . . you can tell how much he and Jaxson truly adore each other!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing you guys on Saturday!!