Kings Island

I haven't been the greatest with pictures this summer, but when my parents were in town, we went to Kings Island (it's an amusement park literally 5 minutes from our house). They had a great kid area and the boys LOVED it!

Will on his first ride. He thought it was fun!

Josh wanted to get in on the action so the merry go round (or merry going round as Will calls it) was next.
Another ride with Gma and Gpa and the little boys.
Will didn't totally know what he'd gotten himself into, but he was willing to do it. It's one of those rides where they take you to the top and then drop you down. All set and ready to go!
Going up to the top.
This is pretty fun! I love this pic...check out Will's face. Pure happiness!
Gma and Josh take a helicopter ride...you can see Josh's arm coming out. He thought it was cool.
Will LOVED the airplane!
Taking a ride in the truck.
Randy looks thrilled to be on this ride. :) The joys of having a pregnant wife who can't go on the rides.

These last five pictures are priceless. This ride by far was the boy's favorite. They were in these little bugs going around in a big oval and when it got to a corner, it would whip the boys around fast. I really thought Josh was going to cry on it, but he loved it!

Hopefully I can get some videos up soon!

Myrtle Beach 2011

The week of Memorial Day, we went with Randy's parents and his sister, Stacia, to Myrtle Beach. It was amazing! The weather was perfect and the ocean actually felt good! The boys loved it and it was fun to watch them play around at the beach. This post is huge, so good luck going through it and if you make it to the end, good job! :)

Having dinner outside on the first night. It was a little hot and Josh was sweating and had cute red cheeks.
Grandpa and Josh--these two were buddies at the beach.
The men hanging out together.
The boys loved having the adults have them jump over the waves. Will and Josh probably could have done that the entire time.
I think Randy forgot to pick up Josh. :)

Cute kid. He loved using the shovel.

Will asked to be buried and was very patient as we buried him. Josh on the other hand, wasn't as thrilled.
Good looking guys.
Buddies.
Randy and his parents.
Normally we would go to the beach in the morning and then the boys would take naps and we would head out to the pool after. Will loved being under water and using his goggles.
One of the few pics you will see of me in this post.
Grandma and Will jumping over the waves.
Splashing around in the water.
I think it's cute how they are in each other's way.
Action shot!
Heading down to the beach.
Grandma reading her book.
Sitting in the "pool."
Josh had just dumped water on Randy and was proud of himself.
Stacia and me.
Josh's sumo stance. It was pretty funny.
Jumping to grandma.
Trying to jump off, but it was more like walking off.
He was fearless.
Our hotel had a mini golf course, so the boys went and played.


Diving under with grandpa.
Swimming around.
One night we went out to eat and we found Captain Hook. We took this picture for Will cause he loves pirates!
Eating lunch.
Trying to grab the camera.
Diving for toys.

Showing off their muscles.

Will loves being thrown up as high as Daddy can go!

Josh washing off his big belly.
The fam.
Who wouldn't want to smooch those big cheeks!
Boys will be boys....
Will and gma.

Grandpa and the boys.
A great vacation with some great memories! Thanks gma and gpa!

Did you make it through all of the pictures????