Monday, July 16, 2012

Blizzard of the Month

A few years ago my sister-in-law, Megan, introduced me to "The Blizzard of the Month" at Dairy Queen.  I didn't make it a priority back then, but thought that I would start a new tradition this summer with the kids.  We had our first trip today for the July Blizzard of the Month, Chocolate Candy Shoppe.  Here are the reviews:
"The Blizzard of the Month was great except for one chocolate chunk.  I liked the caramel and fudge but not the hazelnut.  I recommend that you should try it."

"It was weally yummy.  I can't wait until you try it for the first time.  It was especially good when I had the double candy mixed with it."

"I liked the ice cream, especially I didn't like the chocolate vanilla because those crunchy things melt and I didn't much like them and I always ate the whole thing."










So 2/3 didn't care for the chocolate chunks but otherwise thought it was great.  Owen was the only one who didn't finish it off, so it couldn't have been too bad.  I was asked after I posted this the first time what I thought of it- for me, if it's ice cream it's fantastic.  Plus my review wouldn't be nearly as cute as quoting a 3, 5 and 7 year old.  I finished Owen's for him so that probably says enough about how I felt about Chocolate Candy Shoppe Blizzards.  Can't wait to see what the month of August brings!

Saturday, July 14, 2012

The Battle

Owen got the idea to have a battle using his army men and some small fireworks and smoke bombs... it was pretty entertaining!
Before...

During...

After.  Thankfully, America won!

Idlewild

Thanks for a fun day, Grammy and Grampa!

Audrey loved all of the rides in Raccoon Lagoon

Owen spent almost 4 hours in the Soak Zone!


Fun with cousin Norah in the ball pit!

This slide is a favorite every year.

Audrey was fascinated with the bouncing balls at Jumpin' Jungle- she giggled for at least 20 minutes straight playing in there!  


Saturday, July 7, 2012

Ohiopyle

This is our second annual trip to Ohiopyle... we love the water...

and the camping...

And the family fun...

and the s'mores....

Cucumber Falls...

the wonders of nature (like Elaina under the rainbow)

Audrey's favorite hiking buddy for the day when Papa joined us...

the golden rocks....

And the Rails to Trails bike rides- almost 8 miles this year!! 

Camp With Me

Erik, Owen, Elaina and I had a fantastic time at Camp With Me at Seneca Hills this year!

Fun at the craft barn

Our crayfish catcher....

So glad we could experience this together this year!!