Gilroy Gardens

After a full week of recovering from Girl's Camp (which I desperately needed) I decided Ava and I needed to have some fun.  I called my parents and arranged to visit them.  While we were visiting them I also made plans for a couple of fun activities.  The first thing we planned to do was go to Gilroy Gardens.

Gilroy Gardens is a small amusement park for younger children.  Ava had been talking about going on a roller coaster, so this was perfect.  The park had 2 small roller coasters, but unfortunately Ava was just an inch too short for them.  She wasn't too disappointed and enjoyed all the other rides.

Ava waiting with Papa & Nonna Kurz for the park to open.

Ava using the map to lead the way.  She really loves maps right now.  She referred to it throughout the day.

The first ride was the carousel.

Ava and Nonna enjoying the spinning strawberry.  Poor Nonna had to go on most of the rides with Ava because Papa & I both get motion sickness.  Next time I will have to wear a patch.

Bobbing fish.

Fireman Ava.  I tried to ride with her, but I was too tall.

I decided to give Nonna a break and ride the balloon ride with Ava.  I was nervous, but I was ok.  I made sure to face forward.

Ava shooting a water cannon.

Papa & Nonna riding a swan paddle boat.  Ava and I rode on a big yellow duck.

Ava and I cooling off in a water park.

I don't know if you can see us, but Ava and I are waving from behind the waterfall.  It felt good to get a little wet during the hot afternoon.

We enjoyed a tour of the park on the little train.

Ava pointing out other rides from the top of the ferris wheel.

On the Ferris Wheel.  Ava love it.

Ava by some beautiful black-eyed Susans.

The last ride was an old small carousel.  The horses were tiny and Ava was the only one that could ride them.  Nonna was able to sit on a bench that went around.  Papa & I watched Ava enjoy the ride.