The elementary school that Little attends has a carnival every spring. They fill the parking lot with rides galore and students can purchase a bracelet that gets them all the rides they want, a bag of popcorn, and a bottle of water. Little went with her daddy and had a GREAT time.

Can you pick out her little head on the far left? Hopefully that arrow helps!

She is so tiny to be riding such rides. Makes me ache a bit. This pictures is cute, though. Both she and the older gal have their heads down but are obviously chatting. Cute.

Now, the Flying Dutchman at Six Flags Atlanta was one of my favorite rides. There was a bit of a rush involved but not so much motion that my issues with motion became a problem. SO FUN to see our Little enjoying a similar ride.

Ready to go:

Looks like she is having second thoughts:

Holding on for dear life:

And then the swings . . . who doesn’t enjoy the swings?

It seems to be a bit tame for her, eh?

All in all it seemed to be wonderful and I am so thankful for a Honey who will shamelessly take a gazillion photos so I can “experience” what I actually missed.

I think this picture may become one of my very favorites – a genuine smile of true delight – fruit punch stain and all! The promise of a new “machine” gave Little a sense of purpose when it came to the potty. She has by no means mastered this much needed skill, but the fact that she stayed dry and went when we told her to five times merited rejoicing and rewarding.

This machine is meant for little ones but I tell you, it has letters, music, an animated dog, and has kept this girl happy for over a week. Within the 48 – 72 hour range we were already shopping for new batteries!!!

Way to go, Little!
Thank you, Jesus, for a glimmer to renew our hope.

Little surprised us yesterday with a great treat. Watch for yourself but know that this was the fourth time she had done it and so some parts look memoriized. I guarantee the first time through was all phonicsy and sight wordy.