Ralph helping Brynn with one of the crafts--a Halloween bat...
Brynn also made a corn husk doll. We went through a corn maze. There was a candy cannon that shot taffy to the crowd of kids. They got to go on a train ride. Brynn also got her 2nd pony ride. She was nervous with the 1st pony ride (on a little pony at Gardner Village), so I knew she would be a little terrified when they put her up on this huge horse. I was right. Once the ride began, she insisted that Dave follow alongside her and hold onto her. Check out the kid-to-horse ratio:
They also had a petting zoo. Brynn wasn't too sure about it, but Collin LOVED it. He had no fear walking right up to the goat and sheep and petting them.
Any chance of Brynn bonding with the animals came to an abrupt halt when the sheep started munching on her hair and then she realized she stepped in poop. She spent the rest of our time in the petting zoo walking around like this:
I don't think she and I would make the cut as farmers.However, she and Collin both loved the puppet show. Collin was frozen like this through the show:
After spending most of the day at Heritage Park, we stopped by Dave's grandma's house for a visit. She is such a sweet lady and has a great sense of humor. I'm glad that Brynn and Collin have had the opportunity to visit her on several occasions.
Our trip seemed to go by too quickly, and before we knew it it was Sunday. We already miss "Grandpa Ralph" and "Grandma Ida"! We really appreciate all the delicious meals, the laughs, the patience with our two crazy kids, and the sacrifice of their sleeping quarters. Thanks guys!
Brynn and Collin are also missing this cute little guy:
This is Ida's grandson Jaxson. (This kid has the best eyelashes and cutest cheeks!) Brynn and Collin loved having an extra buddy during our stay. Thanks to him for sharing his Grandma and Grandpa with us for a few days!
5 comments:
Melanie, you have such a great talent is your "journal" writing!! I was smiling the whole time I was reading & looking at your pics! But my favorite was Brynn tiptoeing (sp?) her way aroung the petting zoo. THAT made me laugh! I could just imagine it!!!
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So so so cute! I just want to squeeze Colin. Your pics always turn out so beautifully. Maybe I need to have you come over and shoot some of mine. Brynli was waving "hi" to the pictures of Bryn. I love her scared face.
Melanie...that's right by my house in SLC. I love heritage park. Sounds like a great Fall break. So glad you could get away. Love the pictures.
What great shots! You really captured the day. Lovely.
We must have been in Utah about the same time. I finally got to you from Kelly's blog, so here's the fruit dip recipe:
8 oz. cream cheese (not reduced fat--it doesn't work)
1 6 oz. carton of lemon yogurt
zest of one lemon
1/2 t. lemon extract
1 small container of whipped topping
1/4 c. powdered sugar (if needed)
Whip the cream cheese and yogurt together till they look fluffy. Make sure that the cream cheese is room temperature or you'll get lumps. Add the zest and the extract and whip again. Gently fold in the whipped topping. Taste for sweetness. It is not supposed too sweet or it overpowers the fruit. Depending how much sugar is in the yogurt, you may need the powdered sugar. Fold in the sugar if you need it and chill before serving.
Enjoy!
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