Cedar Point

Bill booked a 3 day trip to stay at Cedar Point at the end of Lake Week. We had not been in 15+ years and this was the kids' first visit. We are always telling the kids that Valley Fair is a mini version of Cedar Point. 

We had great weather for 2 days at the park and 1 day at the water park. The cabin we stayed in was convenient with early access. 

Sydney took on the roller coasters after we started with Iron Dragon and moved up from there. Her favorite may be Maverick. 

Colin and Bill loved the speed of the Millennium Force and the thrill of Steel Vengeance. 

Zonked out on their sofa beds.

Hot dogs in a stick with CP fries - Yum!

The kids enjoyed the Racing Derby Carousel as much as we did.

In line for the Gemini with Cousin Zoe and Sam (with a photo bomb).

They were there for the day. 

Valravn coaster

At the Lighthouse resort pier. 

We took advantage of the hot tub and pool at the end of the first night. 

On the Sky Ride

Everything "CP"

Saying a prayer? 

Syd preferred the Valley Fair North Star swings to these fixed swings. 

Lake Week 2023

Colin and Sydney are always so excited for Lake Week. 

It felt like we doubled the number of people with so many little cousins running amok. 

Colin and Liam (10 months)

King of the swim platform

S'mores!

ZuZu time

Annual trip to the Dairy Bar

Otis and Sydney

Colin wrestling Brodie and Otis

Aunt Jen, Nana Mary, Syd and I checked out the new tree top walk at MSU's Hidden Gardens

Family Reunion

The biennial Sroka family reunion was in MN hosted by Nana Sheila and Aunt Anita.

Lots of fun seeing that side of the family with great weather for pool time and Hammer Schlagen. 

The MN families were there with the Ohio group of John and Kathy, Paul and Zach, and Christine and Ian. 

Last Day of School 2023

 Both kids commented on how fast this year has gone. 

Sydney will be heading to middle school in the fall. Colin is just glad to have survived freshman year with a nice group of friends. 

Last Week of 5th Grade Activities

 I don't think Sydney has had any homework for the last several weeks of school.

The band performed at the School year end picnic. 

This last week was day after day of fun for the class of 2030. 

Monday - 5th grade classes' picnic at the park

Tuesday - PJs and blanket forts

Wednesday - 5th grade kickball tournament and pizza party

Thursday - 5th grade send off parade

Principal Beekman

High fiving the younger classes

Waiting to celebrate the 5th graders 

The Pre-K pals: Elliott, Naxon, Alison and Sydney 

On to the middle school next year. 

Happy Birthday, Sydney

Sydney had a great weekend celebrating turning 11 years old. Her birthday meal was once again chocolate chip pancakes from the Original Pancake House.  

We stood in line at Asia Mall to get Mochi Dough, Japanese donuts, for her birthday dessert. 

She invited several friends to Sky Zone trampoline park, something she's wanted to do since before the pandemic. She was thrilled when most of them could come over afterwards to play at the park. 

Neva, Tasha, Olivia, Kathleen, Alison, Sydney, Kaia, and Zaynab 

Colin questioning his decision to attend his sister's 11th birthday party. 

Her friends know how much she loves tigers!

Syd and Tasha