Dinner in the park

For at least the last 20 years, our city park has housed a darling carnival for young children. It sports 5 rides.

Our most favorite is the Iowa Express.

This summer Gracie is finally old enough to go on all the rides.  She is ecstatic and talks about riding the train and airplanes all day long.  Since Jace is an old prow, -this will be his third summer - he holds her hand as the train makes it way along the track.  It travels in a large circular pattern that overlooks the Iowa river. It is a gorgeous little ride.  We love it.

The whales-or fish are probably their least favorite.  They are jerky and bumpy. 

But they just hold on for dear life and never miss a turn.

Jace really likes this little Ferris Wheel because he can see across the park when it reaches the top.

 Here is my little Darlin'  looking ABSOLUTELY darling on the carousel.

And here is my handsome boy with his legs all grown long enough to reach the stirrups on the horse this year. He doesn't need Ryan to stand by him anymore.

This is their second favorite ride.  Five airplanes spin in a circle for a few minutes, then come to a stop.  With all of Miss Rue's shrieking, you would think it was the best invention on planet earth.  

This past weekend we went 2 times, Saturday night and then again Monday for Memorial Day.

Saturday, we ended the evening by sharing a Jimmy John's sandwich.

This all makes for a lovely evening in the park.