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Winners and Knoebels
Well yesterday’s Knoebels trip was a BLAST!!
The girls rode almost all the rides together! There were only 2 rides that Autumn didn’t want to go on with Haley. It probably would have been 3 but we didn’t walk by the Grand Carousel.
The first ride of the day WAS going to be the boat driving ride but the line was TOO long.. well not too long but the wait was too long. You see the operator has to wait for a boat to return before he can release any boats.. so depending on the drivers steering is how long it takes.. so we jumped out of line and went to the boat rides where the rider sits inside and rings the bell.. The girls were happy.
Autumn wanted to sit next to Haley.. it was so sweet.. she’s really starting to act like a big sister even though she is the younger one. 
Next stop was the fishing game.. two tries each at that..
If you look in the background of the second picture you can see the Bambini.. that was next on Haley’s list but Autumn went to the ball pit on the other side.
I got to ride on the Bambini with Haley.. man that thing goes fast if you are closer to the edge.. LOL
After our ride was over we joined daddy and Autumn at the ball pit.. the girls played in there two times.
Then it was time for the JUMPY HOUSE!!!
Autumn was fine.. I think she either bonked into a little boy or hit herself.. she was fine..
Next we tried to get Autumn to ride the Flume so we could ALL go on.. but she didn’t want to go.. we all played a water game but even after that she didn’t want to go so we watched and waited for daddy and Haley to ride the Flume..
They got to jump the line shortly after this picture was taken.. because they were two riders and not a group of 3 or 4..
Here they are going up the first climb..
I only have one gripe with the picture.. they can’t cut out the people we don’t know.. sorry girls.. they were scared and didn’t know there was a first drop.. LOL
After daddy’s turn it was mommy’s turn to take Haley..
Like the first ride we were told we could go to the front.. 
Here we are in the front of the log.. first time for Haley to be in the front!
I decided since she clearly LOVES this ride we would try riding it with our hands up at the down hill.. she wasn’t holding on to me or worried.. she was laughing the entire time.. it was sooo fun.. the girl behind us with her dad.. she was scared but I think she had fun too.
By the way.. I was holding her with my legs.. don’t worry grammy.. she was safe..
Here is a picture for Grammy.. it’s an antique Rooster Carousel statue thing-a-ma-bob.. LOL
Well after cleaning up from the snocones and visiting the Carousel Museum we went to the ball pit one last time and then home. That was after I vowed not to let the girls go into the ball pit if there were more than 6 children!
Well as you can see the day was fun and the girls can’t wait to go back.. maybe next year Autumn will be riding the Flume with us.
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EVERYONE’S A WINNER!!!
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Dusting..
DON’T FORGET..
FIRST FRIDAY FABRIC BAG GIVE-AWAY!!
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The girls have this thing about wanting to dust the car.. but there is only so much dusting you can do in a car.. so today the girls dusted dad!
LOL
Now if we could only get them to dust the house!
Knoebels!!! The Flume Ride!!!
DON’T FORGET..
FIRST FRIDAY FABRIC BAG GIVE-AWAY!!
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For the past several years we have been going to Knoebels with Mike’s parents. Mike’s dad is a retiree from Jersey Shore Steel and every summer they host a family day at Knoebels. They serve lunch and give employees and retirees tickets to the amusement park.
Last year was the first year the girls went on any rides. This year Haley has discovered she LOVES roller coaster so it should be fun.
The morning started off with the usual drive by the power plant.
I don’t think I could live close to this place.. just too scary the “what if’s”.. I don’t even like driving by it but it cuts out 1/2 hour from the drive..
Well an hour or so after leaving the house we reach the main sign for Knoebels..
Knoebels is a family amusement park with rides for both kiddies and adults. The Phoenix, The Flume and The Twister to name a few are some excellent rides for the thrill seekers.
The park is nestled in the woods.. for the most part the park is pretty shady! They also have camping, cottages and water park with slides, pools and fun for all!
Haley was so excited to get on the rides she ate lunch in a flash and then spent the next 30 minutes asking us if the park was open because she wanted to get on the rides!
The first ride for the day.. ALWAYS the Grand Carousel!
One day all too soon I know she will want to be on the outside stationary horse..
you know..
that horse that you ride on so you can grab the rings.. the one you have to hang on for life and lean out to grab rings.
My shoulder still hurts.
But for now.. she rides with daddy on one of the middle horses and loves it! Well except for the loud music.. maybe next year we will remember the ear plugs.
After the Grand Carousel it was ice cream time!
Didn’t get pictures because it was hot and everything was melting and getting sticky.
Off to the Kiddie Boat Ride.. Autumn didn’t want to get on it at first but she finally decided at the last SECOND that she wanted on..
Autumn is not much into riding on the rides.. she wants to play the games..
Haley decided to ride on the Spanish Bambini next.. It’s a pretty fast kiddie ride but the kids seem to like it.
More games and the time for a quick break to watch the magic/dog show.
Autumn won a paddle pad thingie and Haley won a whistle.. oh joy!
The dog/magic show was fun and the shade was even better!
That’s Mike’s dad in the cowboy hat.. and YES he wears a cowboy hat whenever he can! Very easy to see in a crowd.
When the show was over the girls just HAD to try out the water spout thing and the backhoe thing.. it was really cute and the girls LOVED it!
The Supershovel
Next “ride”… jumpy house “Space Walk” of course!
I think Autumn enjoys the jumpy house more than Haley.
Haley decided she was Goin’ Buggy!
Autumn waiting for mommy, daddy and Haley..
Last ride of the day…
The Flume!!!!
Here we are waiting in line for the Flume.
While waiting Haley gets a kiss..
When we got closer to getting in the log Haley says..
“Mommy this isn’t the ride.. I wanted the wet ride so we could go SPLOOSH!!!”
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Quick click of the camera on the way up to the top..
Sorry for chopping your head off daddy!
Haley won that little RED raccoon and he HAD to go on the ride with us.
The first little splash, through the tunnel Haley laughing the entire time!
Wee.. seconds before I get soaked from leaks from up above..
Here is the much awaited Flume picture!
August 8, 2010 – Haley’s first time on the Flume
She was laughing as we got splashed and reached the bottom.. then she said “Hey those rocks are wet!” Which made Mike and I laugh.
Immediately at the end of the ride as we were getting out she says..
“I wanna go again!”
Sooooo..
we went again!
Immediately after the 2nd ride.. she wanted to go again!!!
We said next time we will go more..
Haley will need an all day pass for the rides and Autumn will need more tickets and money for all the games.
All in all we had a GREAT time!
Dentist Visit Yesterday
The girls went for their first REAL dental cleaning yesterday.. I was concerned because Autumn kept referring to the dental office as the “bad doctor” because of the visits prior to this.. she and Haley at the tender age of 3 1/2 years had to have many many fillings.. so they were not happy with those two visits..
Anyway, the morning started off HUMID.. YUCK.. could barely see the hills as we drove down the road for our 1 1/2 hr drive to the Pediatric Dental Care office in State College.
On the way the girls watched a movie and we got a chance to chat. It’s so funny to listen to them watch a movie sometimes because Haley will laugh at some parts and Autumn won’t and Autumn will laugh and Haley won’t.
At one point we were talking about how he thought the day would go at work since he wasn’t there and then we saw this truck..
Mike said ”Lemco Company Tools..Where you should be!.. Yea I SHOULD be there but I’m on Vacation today.. HAHA..”
I said it should be ”Where SHOULD you be??”
We saw other things I wanted to take pictures of but I forgot to charge my battery so didn’t get many pictures.
We got to the office around 7:45AM and there were lots of kids their age waiting to be seen. Most of the kids were playing in the playhouse and Autumn kept announcing this is my new friend and Hi my name is Autumn and her name (point to sister) is Haley. The girls went from the playhouse to the video games to looking at books and play with various toys in the waiting room. Mommy and daddy just waited for them to be called and tried to stay awake.
They were called in shortly after 8AM and they were not too concerned walking back to the exam room with the dental assistant. Autumn walked back introducing herself and telling the assistant who this other girls dressed like her was. I don’t dress them alike too often but this morning it was just easier because we had to leave home so early.
Well about 45 minutes later they emerge from the back and they were all smiles and giggles and couldn’t wait to play in the playhouse again. My camera was almost dead and I couldn’t get a picture of them running to us to show us their loot.
The head dentist came out with them and he was smiles but I was worried because “the boss” came out with them.
Autumn announced what toys she got and ran off to the playhouse.. Haley followed suit. As Dr. Kelly approached I smiled and removed my ear buds and waited for the report…
NO CAVITIES!
Yes you heard it right.. NO CAVITIES!!! I guess mommy and daddy have been doing something right for a change..
After paying the bill we had a difficult time removing Autumn from the playhouse.. you see their were more and different kids to play with now that their dental visit was over.
Once getting the girls all buckled in we proceeded to go to our next stop. The Supercenter WalMart! Yes you heard me.. we had to go to the Supercenter WalMart… why you ask??? To find some…
If you haven’t tried it… Please do!! It’s yummy!! The girls love it and so do we! But unfortunately, no stores sell it locally so we have to either order online or drive a distance to get it. Just so happens that the Supercenters in State College carry some of their products.
After WalMart we went to find some food… we were all hungry!!
On the way home we made more stops in State College but the camera was near dead so only one more picture..
As we were driving to our next stop, Room Doctor, to pick-up a free step stool I had won back in May when Mike noticed this intersection..
.. and with a little photo editing..
LOL
Our last stop before going home was to the Nittany Valley Mall in State College to get a special treat for a most EXCELLENT dental report..
Remember.. NO CAVITIES!!!
Haley picked this adorable frog and named it Skeevie (I think)..
Autumn picked this adorable giraffee and named it Melman..
Here is a picture of Autumn helping daddy put together mommy’s new FREE step stool..
What color should I paint it??
To end the full day of activities.. oh yea.. we went swimming too.. here is a picture daddy passed out on the couch..
Girls Learn How to Process Green Beans..
Daddy said from the kitchen..
“.. look girls.. we are learning how to be Amish but where is Mommy and Jessica??”
