I Hate Lagoon

Gary LOVES Lagoon...but my biggest fear is being on the Rocket, or any other ride for that matter, and falling to my death. So when Neil asked us to go with him, it was PERFECT!! I could let the two of them run amuk and live out their Lagoon fantasies, and I could stand with my feet safely planted to the ground and snap pictures of them like I was their momma. In the end, they made me go on rides anyway.

Here is Gary so scared on the Haunted House ride. Getting ready to go on the Colossus! I cried real tears my first time going on this.

It was so cold out, so I wasn't going to ride this with them for fear of getting soaked. Which the two of them did.

Snuggling on the Tidal Wave!

Gary got a little restless waiting in line for the Rocket, so he kept getting Neil's nose. I don't think Neil really believe that Gary actually took his nose though.

We were there during Frightmares so there were all types of costume cutouts for the boys to try on. This is my favorite!!

I have no words for this. Just laughter!

And something gross and scary!

They were so so scared of the actors walking around.

Mostly Gary was scared though. I love his face in these pictures. You can totally tell he's having so much fun! As much as I hate Lagoon, it was worth it to go and see Gary have the time of his life. And I ended up having lots of fun too!

Here I am!!! On the Tidal Wave. It's been my only really favorite ride since I was a kid. I love it!

Thanks Neil for the discount tickets, managing to get us free parking, and for going on all the rides and through the Haunted Houses with Gary!

Autumn Souvenirs

This is a poem that my friend Hiro wrote to me. He doesn't come in to my work anymore but still emails me lots of poems that he has written. I love that he still wants to stay friends! Fall is my favorite time of the year so I liked this one best.

Autumn Souvenirs

September flings her lukewarm days
To Indian-Summer's golden rays.
October sunsets purple hue
Regales a sky of denim blue.

Flaming leaves fly fancy-free,
Attired in Autumn finery.
Wild geese flying in V-formation
Hurry in anticipation.

The harvest moon's magic spell
Bathes frosty nights, the bids farewell.
Then snowy Winter interferes...
And covers up Fall's souvenirs.

Redwood Forest

I have wanted to visit the Redwoods since I first saw a picture of one of the trees. I don't think anyone can even grasp how large they are until you're standing at the base of one of them. I was so lucky to be able to visit the forest this year and I'll never forget how amazed I was!

This is a tree that you have to pay to see (lame). Everyone wants to drive their cars through it, but we couldn't because we were pulling a trailer.

A hallowed out tree!

Some clever fellow named this tree below, "Big Tree". I think it was a caveman.You know me and forest creatures...

I wasn't too sure what to expect before we drove through, but whatever it was, my expectations were by far exceeded! Simply amazing!