Busch Gardens

The company I work for generously hosted a day at Busch Gardens for all employees this year! They only picked the hottest day in what seemed like the past century, but I shouldn't complain about free tickets :) That being said, we still had a great time, despite the 100 degree temps! This was both Claire and Griffin's first time at the park and they loved it. I know Griffin would have loved it a little more if he was say a year older, because he wasn't quite tall enough to ride some of the rides that Claire was able to ride and he was super bored on some of the slow "baby" rides. In fact, I think his expression on the swings was "are you for real mom? my nap is faster paced than this thing". The Sesame Street section was their favorite! Claire LOVED roller coasters and when she saw the adult coasters do their thing, she begged Jeff to take her on them! 

so excited for the first ride to start! 

Jeff and Claire getting ready for the big swings to go up!

She loved! 

on our way into the park (red cheeks all around already!)

Griffin would have hung out all day with Ernie and Bert-they escorted him out :) 

meeting Big Bird!

highlight of his day! meeting Elmo!

big hugs for the dude who loves cookies

Jeff and Claire went on the Grover roller coaster together.  I know what you're thinking; it couldn't be that fast, but I promise it was! Jeff even said he was impressed for a "kids ride"! She LOVED it-can't you tell?! 

really? you put me on this? so boring!