Kite flying and Kid's Cove

We took Blair to Mount Trashmore to fly her kite. She climbed the stairs with Nick. When we got to the top, Blair intently watched Nick put together the kite. She helped Nick launch the kite in the air when it was all put together. She even helped fly it and thought that it was really cool! After she got bored with watching the kite, she practiced her jumping. She also thought that the kite package was cooler than the kite itself. She put the package on the ground, ran up to it, jumped on it, threw her arms in the air and said "TA-DA!!!" It was so cute!!!! After we finished flying the kite, we headed down the hill and went to Kid's Cove. It was fun but it definatly made for bigger kids. Nick had to help her out a lot. They are in the middle of remodeling and expanding the park so we will see how it is when it is all done!

Busch Gardens

We went to Busch Gardens with the Simpson's and of course picked a hot day. Even with the heat, we had a great time. Blair rode a ride in Sesame Street World, the Teacups 3 times, the Hot Air Balloons about 10 times, the Little Flyer's and the Carousel once. Nick is still joking me about watching Blair ride the Hot Air Balloon ride. It just really shocked me that in a year since we had gone last, she had grown up so much and was willing and able to ride rides by herself and wave at me while she was doing them. I realized that she really is growing up to be an independent girl. I guess I just don't realize that until we are put in a situation where I can't be there right next to her while she does it. I was the crazy mom that was crying watching my kid ride a ride! We had a blast and can't wait to go back and see what Blair accomplishes there next summer!