It Went Too Fast

Family visits never seem to have enough time. I plan this long mental list of things to show family & do with them, and it's only after they've left I realize what we didn't quite get to, inevitably thinking "if we only had 2 more days".

If only I had 2 more days, I would have played more Scattergories with everyone, as well as Apples to Apples. I would have had more time with just Haleigh. We would have grilled out some delicious marinated pork. I would've shown Sue & Jeff more local places, another Metro Park. We would have taken Jack & Aidan to the train book store, and maybe the mall play area.
See? There is always something to add on, after the fact.

So we didn't get to everything, but we did still have a busy, fun-filled (hopefully) week. Probably the biggest thing was going to Cedar Point. It was a blast! We were threatened early in the day with bad weather, but thankfully it passed. By the time we arrived at the park, it was sunny and warm. We truly had the perfect weather.
I went on my first roller coaster in 10 years. 10 years...that makes me feel & sound old.
I had a blast going on the Iron Dragon with Haleigh. Twice, actually. It was so much fun to be with just Haleigh for a little bit. One-on-One time is hard to come by ever since Aidan, Jack & Brennan came along. ;)


The "little" kids enjoyed the kiddy rides, as you can see by the pictures. Aidan thought it was great having Jack there with him to go on all the rides.

Cedar Point was one full, tiring day. The remaining days were still busy, but less exhausting. We had a delicious meal at Longhorns, thanks to Sue & Jeff. I thoroughly enjoyed my steak, and later, my cheesecake. (good call, Jeff!) After eating dinner out, Sue and I went to the movies. We saw The Strangers. Let me just say this: OH. MY. GOSH! I grew up watching horror flicks...you know, Freddy, Jason, Texas Chainsaw. But this was far more scary, because it's based on a true story. I was so freaked out, I've had a hammer and flashlight near me when I'm home alone now! (only at night. What do you think I am? A wimp? ;) It was a great movie. I'd actually see it again. An added plus was that it was my first time to this theater (Crystal-Maumee 18). It was a very nice theater! $10 for one dang ticket, but as rarely as we go, worth it.

Movies, amusement park, play time at a Metro Park, trip to Target, and eating out...it was very nice to catch up with the Kauffmanns in our neck of the woods for a change. We want you guys to come back!! Please? (or at least leave Haleigh?:) We really enjoyed the visit. Thanks for making the trip up!

I hate it that the family I am closest with lives so far away, but I'm grateful for the good times we have together.

(above: Aidan & Haleigh at what he calls his "Oklahoma house", at the park)(above: Jack & Aidan playing)

(above: Haleigh & Jeff)

(above: Haleigh & Brennan)