Spooky Season

 The kids carved pumpkins and cranked the Halloween tunes. It was a little early for carving and the jack o’lanterns rotted out before 10/31.

First Day of School 2024

 Here we go junior year and seventh grade! 

Syd is very excited to get the vibe of all of her classes. She already signed up for the musical tryouts and is thinking about travel band. 

Colin will continue to work part time at Scheels. 

Valley Fair

 We took advantage of the last days of summer to hop over to Valley Fair on a great weather day. 

And, it was just a so-so visit. Since we'd been mentally and physically challenged by the mega rides at Cedar Point, Valley Fair didn't really offer the same level of excitement. We hit the coasters and then we were kind of ready to head home for dinner. 

Sydney’s Summer Creations

 When she is looking for something to do, Syd will tackle any craft idea armed with her sewing machine and glue gun.

Lobstah 

Star Lord

Arc reactor

Iron Man

Cedar Point

 We spent another three days at Cedar Point again after Lake Week. This time Syd and I rode all the coasters at least once with Bill and Colin (skipping the extra jerky ones, of course). 

Magnum XL’s first hill is a doozy and once was enough for Syd and me.

Steel Vengeance is super scary, but really cool at night.

Top Thrill 2 wasn’t open. It’ll be months before those design issues are resolved.

Taking a break at a watering hole. The drink plan is a life saver with the humidity.

By the third day, we were okay with riding the smaller rides like the Derby Races and Bumper Cars.

Lake Day

 Our flight home was cancelled and we were rebooked leaving 2 days later. With the family planning to be at the lake any way, we spent one more day with Grandpa and Grandma, Jen and Zoe. 

We crammed in some games that we didn't get to during Lake Week and enjoyed more time floating in the water. 

Lake Week

 Another sunny and fun week with the aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins at Lake Week. 

Fireworks for the Fourth across the lake lasted over 40 min. Maybe 10 min too long. 

Colin and Syd both tried their hands at water skiing. Colin got up and Syd was very close. 

 

Syd, Sam and Emma were excited to learn to fish from Zoe and Big Sam. 

And the annual stop for ice cream, this year at Swiss Swirl for a 'medium' cone. 

The new duck tube was a hit with the kids.