Cedar Point Amusement Park

We surprised Mackenzie with a surprise trip to Cedar Point.  We rarely have 1-on-1 time with Mackenzie and we thought that with her going off to elementary school this year, that it would be fun to have a special trip with just her!  We met up a group of our friends and their kids and enjoyed 2 nights away, thanks to the help of Nana and Grandma Buzzard. :) 

Of course, to prepare for the trip, Aunt Emily and I took her to get her very 1st pedicure.  I wasn't sure how she would do with the whole spa experience (hot foot soak, nail trimming, lavender exfoliating rub, etc), but as it turns out...she is a diva! 

I have never seen her sit so still...

she was so proud!

And so were Aunt Emily and Mommy!

Toe-tally ready now for our adventure!

The next day, we hit the road for our adventure with our sweet girl.  Of course before we made it to the hotel we found a cute little icecream shop on the side of the road.  It was pretty hot so of course we had to pull over and support the local economy. 

After arriving at our hotel and meeting up with some of our friends, we relaxed at the hotel pool and let the kids play at the indoor water park.

Inside the hotel was a really cool indoor water park.  There was the fastest water slide known to man.  If you don't believe me, here is proof...

The next morning, we had access to early admission since we stayed on site, and hit the park. We were unsure what Mackenzie would think of of the roller coasters.  She has only been on fair rides, but we quickly found out that we have a dare devil on our hands.  She loved the roller coasters, riding kiddie rides with her friend's, and having Mommy and Daddy all to herself.  We are hoping to make this an annual trip with our friends the Essman's and the Baker's!

The kid's mapping out their game plan

Ready to hit the park!

...and these two BFF's were a stitch,

they totally thought they owned the place!

and when you're this cute, I'm pretty sure you do!

we may have to forbid them from hanging out together in their teenage years!

I'm pretty sure we stopped at every kiddie ride in Camp Snoopy!

...and after a dozen kiddie rides, it was time to move on to a legit roller coaster....

she was a little apprehensive, and may have been white knuckling it...

...but our little dare devil loved every twist and turn,

...and of course wanted to seek more thrills!

...and on we rode...

occassionally the heat got to us...

...and what better way to end the day than with fireworks?!

The next day, we all met for breakfast and hit the "beach" aka Lake Erie. 

We had a blast!  And at times, I forgot that I was really on the lake, and not at an actual beach.

We loved every minute with out sweet girl, and she loved every minute with us...and I'm pretty certain Caleb loved being spoiled by two of his favorite women in the world!  Thanks Grandma and Nana for helping make this trip possible!  It was one we will not forget!