It is official

We have been here in Ohio for 2 years.  We marked the anniversary of our move by going to the IX center for the indoor amusement park.  This was our first big event when we moved here.  We enjoyed it then as much as we did this year, our 3rd time.  Our 3rd time...... 2 years in Ohio......  It is difficult for us to get a feel if that is a long time or a short time.  It think the best (and most difficult) marker of time is the kids.  When we moved Kiara was 5, Mckenna 3, and Ava not born yet.  We now have a 7, 5, and almost 2 year old.  Mason was 6, Gabriel 3, Ryan 2, and Emily was 7 months old.  Ben had passed away just over a year before.  2 years to adults can feel like a snap of our fingers but to the changes in our kids, our niece and nephews, and the events in our lives, it is a very long time.  We are good.  We are happy and I think these pictures show that.

Bumper Cars. 

It took Kiara a minute to figure out how to work the car, but she did it, all on her own!

Mckenna and I on the bumper cars.  This ride was SO FUN!

We stood in line for this little train ride so that the girls could take Ava.  It went round and round and went at a very slow pace.  Ava was not tall enough to ride but Kiara and MC went on it anyway.  They were hilarious on this ride.  They were both really happy when it ended!

Ava having a blast on the Carousel with Daddy!

Ava could only ride 2 rides.  Look at her face!

Tom, Kiara, and Mckenna in line for a ride. 

Kiara and Tom went on the Ferris Wheel for the first time.  Tom said he was kind of scared and Kiara said she loved it :)!

Once again Tom won the girls a big stuffed animal by making a basket. 

They picked out the Husky in the middle.  Not sure what is happening with Ava's hair but boy do these girls love these animals!!