The Great Escape

We've had season passes for the Great Escape the past few years, but with a tyrannical two year old and a new baby, we decided the logistics would make it too tricky this year. The girls were disappointed, but we've managed to keep busy and haven't really missed going. We were all pretty excited to find that Global Foundries Family Day was at the Great Escape this year so we could at least go once.

It was easily the most difficult day we've had there, as expected, but MiniM.E., LittleL.G. and SlimJim all had a tremendously fantastic time, so I'm super happy we got to go once this year and even happier we won't have to go again.

And no day long trip at the Great Escape is complete without ice cream from Martha's(that nobody ate- good thing Daddy didn't eat all his shaved ice!).

Happy Birthday LittleL.G.!

Today LittleL.G. turned four! 

LittleL.G. you are so sweet and loving. Always looking for an available lap to sit on and always ready to help a sibling with a hug. I love to watch you intently focus on coloring or writing, making sure you are careful and make everything perfect. You keep us entertained, always with a funny story or suggestion; without you our house is too quiet! I love that you want more than anything to be a big girl like your sister but I'm glad you still feel small enough to find me for a cuddle. Happy Birthday my little four year old!

We started the day by opening some presents.

Then we headed up to the Great Escape, LittleL.G.'s choice of activity for the day.

Then more presents and a bike ride to test one out.

Of course no birthday is complete without singing and cake! Happy Birthday LittleL.G.!

An Activity Filled Weekend

With a big first week behind us one would think we would choose a restful weekend at home, but instead we filled our weekend with fun stuff and crammed in a little yard work and school prep too!

Saturday was Malta Community Day. The weather couldn't have been more perfect for walking around outside and doing fun things like riding ponies, holding snakes and climbing in fire trucks.

 
Sunday afternoon we took advantage of the weather by heading up to the Great Escape. Getting there later in the day there were no lines! The kids jumped on all their favorite rides, including BabySlimJim.

They were also having Oktoberfest activities at the park so we played some games, listened to a polka band, and had fun with the festive jewelry.

Weekend Fun

We started our weekend with fun Friday when we made ice cream in a bag. It took a bit more work and was colder than the girls expected. And our cheap ziplocks made the ice cream a little too salty... but it was fun and tasty anyway.

Saturday we decided to check out Wilton's ParkFest. It was a bit like a mini county fair, with a few animals, some expensive rides, lots of food and pig racing.

Then Sunday we wanted to be by the water since it was so hot so we decided to check out the water park at the Great Escape.

And by Sunday night we were all exhausted!!

Great Escape with Friends

Today we went to the Great Escape with friends. It was my first time taking the three of them without Daddy, so I was a little worried about how it would go, but we did fine. At least there was another mom there to help out. Her little guy got sick on the rides, so I'm not sure how much fun he had, but everyone else had a great time.