My parents took me and my neice Brynley to PA to visit my brother, sister in law, and my nephews. We stayed in their cute house and had a blast.
Statues in the airport. My parents couldn't believe I didn't know who they were and I still don't haha.
Brynley "helping". She loved playing secretary in the plane.
It was perfect timing because we got in late and the next day when we saw the kids it was Kauner's 6th birthday.
Birthday presents
Kauner got a ipod touch.. a 6 year old.. yes I'm jealous.. he loved playing angry birds the rest of the trip and treated it like gold
Super hero costumes
For Kauner's birthday we all went to Hershey park which is like disneyland/ lagoon with no characters. They have a ton of roller coasters, kid rides, a zoo, and a water park. His parents had to talk him into going because he wanted Chuck-e-cheese. Once he got there he was sold he made the right choice.
Nats and Cam
Matt and Brayden
The merry go round.. I was choosen to go because Matt was sick after the previous ride.
They closed down all the rides for 45 min because a storm was coming so we watched this singing and dancing show. After the show they found out it was Kauner's birthday and came and sang to him. He was so embarrassed but loved it.
The frog hopper (a mini rocket from Lagoon) was the kids favorite ride. After about 10 times they finally had enough.
Brayden was too short to ride so we watched. As you walked into the park you measured yourself and determined if you were a hersheys miniature, a hershey kiss, a reeses, hershey bar, twizzlers, or jolly rancher. All of the rides had a sign of the shortest candy bar that could ride. I thought it was such a cute idea and the kids knew which candy bar they were so they could tell if they were big enough.
Feeding the ducks
My parents of all people talked us into going on this roller coaster called the Storm Runner. It takes you from 0 to 72mph in 2 seconds and the whole thing was just a blur. Natalie and I went and my parents were in front of us when I saw sunglasses hit my mom in the face while it was reaching 72mph. After she said her eyes were closed for it when something all of the sudden hit her face.. ouch! My dad liked it so much he went on it again with Matt... my parents surprised me with this one haha.
The next day we went to see the Amish town. I couldn't help but laugh and take a few pictures when I found out the Amish city is in Intercourse, PA.
I don't know if I could handle being pulled slowly by a horse watching all of the cars drive past or wearing so many clothes in the middle of summer.
Our buggy tour of an Amish farm. It was really interesting to learn about their way of life and their beliefs. The farm we toured actually provides milk for winder dairy. 
When in Idaho Drew has always told me this is like the cow NICU and they stay here so they are not picked on and have a fair chance from the beginning.. well the Amish agree so my hubby isn't crazy :)
The only picture of everyone from the trip and our Amish tour guide. While we were riding in the buggy and the kids were sitting next to the guide Cameron started singing "Follow the Prophet". We were confused at first but realized the beard and clothes the tour guide was wearing look like they are from the prophet pictures haha.
The Amish had an event (don't know how everyone comes ontime if they don't have batteries or electricity for clocks) but their parking made us laugh. How would you ever tell which one is yours? We also learned when they are 16 the parents buy them a buggy and a horse. Just the buggy costs about 8000 dollars and if you get the upgrades (a windshield wiper worked by hand) it's 9000. Wow! As expensive as my first car!
The best icecream!
Brayden thought it was hilarious to almost be licked by the cows.. the other three not so much.
Storytime with grandma
The next day we went to Gettysburg.. I think I learned more in one day then in my whole civil war history class. I had no idea Gettysburg was a city not a field. We took the care tour and listened to a tape as we drove around the city. Below is a picture of a panaramic picture that lit up in different places throughout the story.
Top of the scenic view my mom made me go up 100 stairs to see.
Texas Roadhouse.. good but the service here is better (my hubby)
It was so sad to leave. Cam tried to hide in the car by Brynley and started crying when his dad tried to get him out. This started everyone else crying.. I just have to keep thinking they are coming for Thanksgiving thankfully :)
Super hero costumes
For Kauner's birthday we all went to Hershey park which is like disneyland/ lagoon with no characters. They have a ton of roller coasters, kid rides, a zoo, and a water park. His parents had to talk him into going because he wanted Chuck-e-cheese. Once he got there he was sold he made the right choice.
Nats and Cam
Matt and Brayden
The merry go round.. I was choosen to go because Matt was sick after the previous ride.
They closed down all the rides for 45 min because a storm was coming so we watched this singing and dancing show. After the show they found out it was Kauner's birthday and came and sang to him. He was so embarrassed but loved it.
The frog hopper (a mini rocket from Lagoon) was the kids favorite ride. After about 10 times they finally had enough.
Brayden was too short to ride so we watched. As you walked into the park you measured yourself and determined if you were a hersheys miniature, a hershey kiss, a reeses, hershey bar, twizzlers, or jolly rancher. All of the rides had a sign of the shortest candy bar that could ride. I thought it was such a cute idea and the kids knew which candy bar they were so they could tell if they were big enough. 
Feeding the ducks
My parents of all people talked us into going on this roller coaster called the Storm Runner. It takes you from 0 to 72mph in 2 seconds and the whole thing was just a blur. Natalie and I went and my parents were in front of us when I saw sunglasses hit my mom in the face while it was reaching 72mph. After she said her eyes were closed for it when something all of the sudden hit her face.. ouch! My dad liked it so much he went on it again with Matt... my parents surprised me with this one haha.
The next day we went to see the Amish town. I couldn't help but laugh and take a few pictures when I found out the Amish city is in Intercourse, PA.
I don't know if I could handle being pulled slowly by a horse watching all of the cars drive past or wearing so many clothes in the middle of summer.
Our buggy tour of an Amish farm. It was really interesting to learn about their way of life and their beliefs. The farm we toured actually provides milk for winder dairy. 
When in Idaho Drew has always told me this is like the cow NICU and they stay here so they are not picked on and have a fair chance from the beginning.. well the Amish agree so my hubby isn't crazy :)
The only picture of everyone from the trip and our Amish tour guide. While we were riding in the buggy and the kids were sitting next to the guide Cameron started singing "Follow the Prophet". We were confused at first but realized the beard and clothes the tour guide was wearing look like they are from the prophet pictures haha.
The Amish had an event (don't know how everyone comes ontime if they don't have batteries or electricity for clocks) but their parking made us laugh. How would you ever tell which one is yours? We also learned when they are 16 the parents buy them a buggy and a horse. Just the buggy costs about 8000 dollars and if you get the upgrades (a windshield wiper worked by hand) it's 9000. Wow! As expensive as my first car!
The best icecream!
Brayden thought it was hilarious to almost be licked by the cows.. the other three not so much.
Storytime with grandma
The next day we went to Gettysburg.. I think I learned more in one day then in my whole civil war history class. I had no idea Gettysburg was a city not a field. We took the care tour and listened to a tape as we drove around the city. Below is a picture of a panaramic picture that lit up in different places throughout the story.
Top of the scenic view my mom made me go up 100 stairs to see.
Texas Roadhouse.. good but the service here is better (my hubby)
It was so sad to leave. Cam tried to hide in the car by Brynley and started crying when his dad tried to get him out. This started everyone else crying.. I just have to keep thinking they are coming for Thanksgiving thankfully :)
