Cincinnati with the Drakes

Over Fourth of July weekend, we took a mini vacation down to Cincinnati for the weekend with the Drakes.  We had lots of fun things planned to do.  It was crazy hot, but we still managed to have a great time.

First stop:  Cincinnati Zoo

Lucy was brave and touched a snake.

Checking out the animals

Riding the "round-and-round" with Wes.  I think Lucy rode that thing about 10 times.

Everyone took turns being in the stollers, pushing the strollers, riding on shoulders, or just plain walking.  We were there for a combined 6 hours (we went twice in one day).

Wes sharing his chips with Lucy. 

Lucy and Daddy.  She was more interested in the train going by than looking at the camera.

Not exactly sure what she is doing in this picture, but I thought it was cute.

Evan got in on the animal action as well.

Next Stop:  King's Island

Excited for the day ahead

Lucy got to meet Snoopy

Daddy, Lucy, and the Snoopy statue

Lucy's first roller coaster.  They waited in line too long, it was extremely hot, and it barely moved at all, but it was her first one none the less.

Then Lucy rode the Peanuts cars.  She really like them, until they stopped.

Then it was off to the water park.  Everyone was a little grumpy because it was so hot, so we needed to cool off.  The water park was just what the doctor ordered.  Lucy loved the water.

Evan isn't so sure about the water, so he hung out in the sun pool side.

Wes LOVED to splash everyone.

He got a taste of his own medicine.

Lucy having fun in the water.

Family picture.  There was a little bit of water on the camera, hence the faded spot.  That's what I get for taking the camera in the water.

All the kids were dead tired after the day.  They were asleep before we were in the car and stayed asleep for a LONG time.  We actually had to wake them up for dinner which made for some cranky toddlers.  It was a great day though.