We went to Knoebels Grove in Elysburg, PA with my family. It is really great for all ages, especially little ones, because it is a no admission amusement park. You just buy tickets and pay per ride. As you can see (or not see from my dark pictures), Ben had a great time riding the rides for the first time!
Ben sitting in the ostrich on the merry go round with Aunt Sarah. They had to push and kick other kids out of the way to be able to ride in it. Well, almost, anyway.
Dustin playing with the digger
Brad and I went to St. John with 4 other couples in August. It was a fantastic trip and I highly recommend it to everyone.
Ben stayed with my mom and stepdad while we were away. He had a blast going to the zoo, making a mess out of dinner, and just playing outside in GRASS for a change!
This summer we also welcomed Baby Emma to the world! She is just adorable. My cousin, Elizabeth, makes a great mommy! It's so funny how fast you forget just how little and dependent newborns are. Time sure does fly by.
In August, Little Miss Chelsea turned 1! I can't believe how fast she is growing.
Labor Day weekend we took Ben to the Allentown Fair with my mom and Aunt Debbie. He had a blast checking out all of the farm animals, especially his favorite, the COW!
Most of all, this summer has brought on big changes with my little baby. He is now almost 16 months old and seems like a BOY much more than a baby. We are experiencing tantrums...
a daring, willful attitude...(I can't even count how many times a day I say "NO")
the development of an imagination...
and best of all, his sweet natured, comical, loving personality is blossoming.
The stress of a million tantrums is nothing compared to the amount of joy I feel when I see Ben smile.
