Yesterday we got up early and took in the Fair with our friend Deric. We decided to try to bring Gabby with, against Brian's wishes (he thought she might be a little winey.) We got there about 9 am and got started. There actually was not a large consumption of food on a stick by the Johnson's family.
Gabby got to ride in the backpack, on my back, for about the first two hours. And when my back was nearing the breaking point Brian took over. She was happy as a clam. We went into the barns and the girls were able to pet most animals. When we were in the Miracle of Birth building we saw a pig being born. It was pretty cool. After that Ally wanted some ice cream so over to the Dairy Building we headed. In there they were carving one of the finalist of the Princess Kay of the Milky Way contestant head in butter. Ally was fascinated by this. I think she would have stayed there until they finished.
Gabby finally fell asleep and we took that opportunity to go over to the kids Midway. Ally of course was bugging a little early on but settled down, per Dad's request. When we got there she was very excited. Her and I went on the Ferris Wheel first, then she went on the Dragon roller coaster with Dad. Next was the flying bee's and ended up riding with a girl that was in her dance class this summer, small world:) Then came the fun house, the race cars, flying ride, and the Big Jumper. She had a blast and Gabby slept through about half of it.
After the rides we just wandered a little. Brian had promised a wood sign for the girls new fort in the swing set. Well the only place we saw was on the other side of the Fair. So Gabby, Deric and I decided to have pizza on a stick while Ally and Brian ran back down there. When they got over there they found out that there was a 2 hour wait and waaaaaaay tooooo expensive. Ally agreed to look online with Dad for one. On the way back across the Fair Brian thought it would faster and more fun to take the Skyride. Well there was a bit of wait, but Gabby, Deric and I just tooled around in a couple of buildings and waited for them.
The girls had a great day and proved Dad wrong about their behavior at the Fair. We did not leave the Fair until a little before 5!!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Twins vs. the Yankees
Today I decided to bring Gabby over to Karen's instead of bringing her along to the Twins game. I was going to bring her and then decided to keep my sanity and let her go to Karen's to play!
Ally and I dropped off Miss Gabby and then headed off to the Dome. When we got down there Ally just wanted to get inside. I had to pick up our bobble heads first and then we headed in. It was $1 dog day so we both got a dog and coke. Ally was pretty excited to see her favorite player, TC. It ended up that we were surrounded by Yankees fans; two young guys from Iowa, one guy who flew in from NY, and Alex's girlfriend. Ally and I held strong even though they were all trying to convince Ally to become a Yankees fan:(- The guy behind us even offered Ally a batting helmet in exchange for life-long loyalty to the Yanks, she declined. We had a great time, Ally continued to flirt with the guy behind us, Gereld, and he did end up giving her the batting helmet! He even took a picture of her. It was a great afternoon and TWINS WIN!!!!!
Ally and I dropped off Miss Gabby and then headed off to the Dome. When we got down there Ally just wanted to get inside. I had to pick up our bobble heads first and then we headed in. It was $1 dog day so we both got a dog and coke. Ally was pretty excited to see her favorite player, TC. It ended up that we were surrounded by Yankees fans; two young guys from Iowa, one guy who flew in from NY, and Alex's girlfriend. Ally and I held strong even though they were all trying to convince Ally to become a Yankees fan:(- The guy behind us even offered Ally a batting helmet in exchange for life-long loyalty to the Yanks, she declined. We had a great time, Ally continued to flirt with the guy behind us, Gereld, and he did end up giving her the batting helmet! He even took a picture of her. It was a great afternoon and TWINS WIN!!!!!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Saturday, August 9
We went out to my Uncle Joe's house to swim and be on the boat. Ally swam with the boys for awhile and then we took the kids out to let them tube behind the boat. Miles and Alex made all the way around the lake and Ally made it half-way.
After dinner we took everyone out to the middle of the lake to swim. It was a little cool that evening and both Ally and Gabby jumped off the back of the boat. When it was time to get out everyone had no problem hopping out except Miss Gabby. She was very unhappy when we finally pulled her out of the water.
After dinner we took everyone out to the middle of the lake to swim. It was a little cool that evening and both Ally and Gabby jumped off the back of the boat. When it was time to get out everyone had no problem hopping out except Miss Gabby. She was very unhappy when we finally pulled her out of the water.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Today's Activities
We went on a bike ride this afternoon. Gabby was behind me and Ally rode behind Brian. It was great to have a lighter load this time. Ally loved being able to ride a bike behind Dad. She did really well. We rode down to the lake and then along it to Clark. Crossed the highway and made our way down Bald Eagle. From there we cut through by North campus to Division and then home. All in total we biked 5.4 miles. Wow what a great job Ally!
Gabby loved having all that room in the trailer. She just hopped right in and was ready to go. Fun day.
Gabby loved having all that room in the trailer. She just hopped right in and was ready to go. Fun day.
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