We just got back from a busy trip home to Ky.

Emma and Taylor had a good time at Ma Ma's house. They like that she has a "park" in her yard (swingset). Next move we'll get one!! Swimming and unfamiliar toys to entertain. We got to see friends and family and go to

Kings Island, Totter Otterville. We also had 3 days of our Church Festival with rides and games. Below is a pic of Emma and Taylor in my favorite spot, the patio swing!!!

Taylor above, Emma below

Swimming at Ma Ma's house. Emma and Taylor have enjoyed swimming more this year and doing it more independently !!!! Makes it possible for me to take them to the pool by myself . Emma is a little too fearless, wanting in without swimmies, or "bloaties" as they call them.

We went to Kings Island and had a great time. Emma and Taylor love the rides and even braved a couple new ones this year. The giggle coaster (very small roller coaster), the log floom, and Scooby Doo's haunted ride. Swiper's ride was a favorite (picture). It whipps you around the ends and "tickles your belly" so we hear.

What's everyone looking at? This is Hollywood right???

VROOOOOMMMMMMMM....

They braved the Scooby Doo Haunted House and posed in the Mystery Machine afterwards.

Scooby made an appearence for pictures.

You should never stand too close to a 7ft dog.

The Log Floom there is Wild Thornberry's theme and there is an elephant at the end that sprays water at you. They saw the elephant and got excited to ride not knowing there was a hill to go down. They were emotionless on the way down and stiff as a board but laughed and enjoyed it after it was over. They told dad that they rode in a big STICK. Their first Big ride.....