The Zhao Family

So Abbey decides on a very last minutes splurge to go on a end-of-summer get away on a Wednesday!! She chose to go because the weather going to be great and mid-week would be best for minimizing crowds and lines. It was lots of fun ! And of course we take no shortage of pictures to document the day.


The front entrance says it all

Here's an elevated view from the monorail that we rode after lunch


First things first, hop on mini-coaster and off we go!!


Stop by and let mama show where our milk come from.


The boys have no fear of going at it.


Clayton is just having lots of fun with driving the antique cars


We're officially Amish. Did you know that: 1) Da grew some facial hair? 2)Abbey loves to wear a bonnett 3) we have a daughter and 4) we have a muscular blond hair son 5)and a dog?


The object of this ride is to hold both levels to move the shovel portion of the bulldozer. Brennan caught on quick while Clayton careless about it.


Clayton's favorite animal so far: the turtle. And just happens that there's a turtle ride that will spin and toss you.



This part is cool. If you are too small, you can get pushed while riding the little choo-choo train...


or that if you are big enough you can use your hands and move yourself by rotating the wheels.


As you can see demonstrated by the children




The airplane ride was not so amusing to them..they didn't' know what to do.


It was kind of neat to see Clayton tip-toeing to pull the bell.


Thomas the train was having a show!!


And of course our boys were right next to the engineers.


It was a long day for the boys and Clayton took a quick power nap...





...while Clayton was sleeping, Brennan and mama took the lift ride from one end of the park and back.



Brennan and baba have fun riding the bumper cars!!




Finally Clayton woke up and find himself on the stroller while Brennan and mama on the lift


After a power nap, Clayton is ready for more fun!!


Do you see what I see? Mama's belly is starting to show. (Actually just last night the baby was starting to kick !!)


I am not sure if the animals were Pandas or other animals, nevertheless the boys did have fun riding it.


We ended the day with a bang! We took a ride on the water coaster! The boys seemed to like it or maybe they were too shocked to express their true feelings, but they didn't cry afterwards- so they must of had fun!!


And of course we end the day with someone(not the frog) kissing a princess to seal the day of fun!

Despite the drought that we are having this summer, Da's parents still managed to grow some fruits and veggies for everyone to eat.


Lots of tomatoes for the boys to pick.



Better yet, how about some juicy and delicious pears...


Lots of them.....


Eat as you go...


grandma

You can't go wrong with the Zoo...its got lots of space and animals to kill time for the boys to roam free and run wild.


One thing great about having to go to the zoo on a hot day is the mist sprinklers!!


Feeling the skin of lions


Clayton taking on the lioness !!


Look at the boy on the left..like he's never seen someone that tall with a little boy..hehehehe. He needs to check out the Giraffe area..hehehe


Too bad..mama got there first...hehehe


what a day...

It was a hot and sweaty day at the fairgrounds but its was very fun!! Its that time of the year again for the Agricultural Fair. This is the second year we've gone and the boys seem to enjoy it each year. Mama seems to get more tired each from it..hehe but after when its all gone and done, everyone had a great time.





I think he needs some real fishing....


or should we get Clayton a huge rabbit?


maybe Brennan a cow?



During the daytime, mama took the boys and have a relaxing time playing games and seeing animals. We went again at night and this time, just the boys had fun with the rides(sorry Clayton, next year)!!






At first he was scared to go on but once the machine starts spinning and he learned to rotate himself..he was having a great time!


He even went on the safari and roller coaster(not pictured) without any fears.


Best part of the night was when he rode the bumper cars...he went on it three times!!! enjoyed everytime.

Thanks a lot Auntie Mavis coming down to visit us!! It was great to see you and it was even better that you helped out mama so much playing with us and cooking and cleaning for us. Mama was very happy and grateful. We miss waking you up, jumping on the bed with you, and going to the park with you. Come more often!!