Hip to be Square

We just returned from a great visit with my family in Denver. Once again the kids were great little travelers – on the plane, the many car rides and sleeping away from home. Ari has really turned a social corner and talked everyone’s ears off! Keira was still more reserved, but warmed up to anyone who read her a story.

Our first day was spent around the house thanks to the lovely case of food poisoning I came down with. The weather was perfect for the kids to run around outside on the playground and drive the yellow jeep. Keira is big enough to drive it herself now and we almost couldn’t peel her away!

The second day was definitely the highlight of our trip. I thought it’d be fun to show the kids Heritage Square – a place I had fond memories of and isn’t too overwhelming. They have a small amusement park area and Ari was big enough to ride a lot of the rides. Keira could ride a few, but had to be with an adult. They both were nervous at first, but after some prodding, they took right to it – especially Ari.

Ari’s favorites were the Tilt-A-Whirl and the Scrambler (the pictures didn’t come out very well on those, though). Keira was very upset she couldn’t ride on those.

At one point we took a break and all hopped on the train that circled the park.

Then it was time for a carousel ride.

(This was Keira’s face on every ride she rode. Silly girl!)

And then some lunch and ice cream. Ari looks like such a big boy here!

We still had some tickets left, so Ari, Daddy and Auntie rode a few more rides then headed off to the Alpine Slide!

Keira was asleep before we even left the park and Ari wasn’t far behind. They also slept great that night!

Our last full day was spent around the house again as my extended family came over for lunch and to visit (forgot to pull out my camera). A nice way to wind down after all the excitement of the day before.

We had a great time overall and Ari’s already counting down the days until he can go to “The Square” again! :)