Hagan Park Activity

On September 11th our ward had an activity at Hagan Park. We rented the Sacramento Valley Live Steamers and had the trains to ourselves. This was the first time we rode the train and were excited for the opportunity. We thought Ava would love it, but we were wrong. She freaked out when we got on the train with her and shook her head violently, "no, no, no"! For the rest of the day she would freak out if we even approached the train. We tried to get her to ride the train with some of her favorite people in the ward and some of her nursery friends, but she wanted nothing to do with it. Ava did have a good time though. She just found other ways to have fun.

Ava didn't want to ride the train, but she did love to wave bye and blow kisses to everyone on the train. She was also waiting to welcome each train back to the depot. Many of the ward members got a kick out of Ava 's goodbye and welcome back.

Ava also enjoyed playing with a couple of her friends. We are fortunate to have great families in our ward with kids around Ava's age. Ava just started attending nursery on Sundays and has made some good friends.

Ava was also happy to eat. She enjoyed a variety of food, but loved the watermelon. We have learned this summer that Ava loves watermelon. She gets excited when she sees it. She ate quite a bit of watermelon at the activity and got nice and sticky.

Even though, Ava didn't want to ride the train, Rich and I had a blast on it. It was a neat experience and a great way to spend a Saturday. I know Ava had a good time too and who knows maybe next year she will want to ride the train.

Me ready for my 1st ride on the steamer train. Rich is holding Ava who was upset and yelling, "mama, mama!"

Me waving to Ava through the trees.

This is one of our family friends and one of Ava's favorite people trying to convince her to go on the train. I'm sure you can tell by the picture that it didn't work.

Ava happy to wave to the train and people from a distance.

Ava playing with her friend Andrew.

Ava hanging out with her buddy Jill.

It was a long hot day and Ava just wanted to be held by her dad.