Binky. Paci. Plug. The good ole pacifier. Some kids hate them, my kid LOVES IT!
When he was 1, I started only giving it to him during nap time and at night while he sleeps.
I told myself that when he was 2, I'd get rid of it for good.
Well..he's 2 and I've been dreading it.
Yesterday for his nap time I told Jake that binky went bye bye. He said, "Yeah, binky bye bye." Good! He gets it! In told him to get his blankey and we were going to take a nap. Right away he kept saying binky binkyyyyy.
Heart. Is. Breaking. Poor little guy, but I gotta be strong.
I put him in his crib with his blanket and left.
25 minutes of crying and he fell asleep.
Ok not so bad. Does it get easier or worse as the days go on??
Night time rolls around. Here we go again. I reminded myself that it will be better in the end.
Jake grabs his blankey and asks for binky. I reminded him binky went bye bye. He whined a little as we walked upstairs.
We said prayers and I stuck him in bed.
I was prepared for crying and carrying on...but there was nothing! I checked the monitor making sure I was not going crazy.
How far along? 18w1d
Total weight gain/loss: 5lbs
How big is baby? 5.5inches long!
Maternity clothes? I'm wearing my "fat" jeans right now because my 1 pair of maternity jeans are dirty, and the other is still way to big!!! I'm still in some regular tops..but they are getting a little short!
Sleep: Sleep is my favorite!!!
Best moment this week: Last week of school- now I'm on BREAK!!!!
Movement: Yep..I feel some jabs and pokes!!
Food cravings: Cuties- ya know, the little oranges?? I cannot get enough of them!!!
Gender: GIRL! I can't believe it!! I thought FOR SURE it was another boy! I'm SO excited!!!!
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? In
Stretchmarks? No new ones!!!
How are you feeling? Great. I get a little pain (round ligament) every now and again! Nothing to complain about!!
What I am looking forward to: Christmas this week and our anatomy scan on the 27th!
What I miss: Not a thing!
Weekly Wisdom: There is always, ALWAYS something to be thankful for!
Milestones: Hmm...Nothing this week! I think after the antomy scan I'll feel more accomplished!
I am SO excited for Christmas!!!! It is my all time favorite holiday and season! I love the music, decorations, and family time!!!
HERE is a link to Jake's 2nd Birthday-Construction theme!!! I'm so pleased with how it turned out, but I'm so glad its over! :) (if that link doesn't work, here is the acutal thing: (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?et=a.804496536017.2152979.68600236&type=1&l=6156aff37c)
On Friday, my baby turned 2! I tried to document the day via my iPhone. Enjoy the pics!
Pics of his Construction Birthday Party to come!!
The day started out with a trip to the donut shop! Jake got to pick the one he wanted!
We went home and had a "carpet party" (where you eat on a blanket in the living room so the hardwood floors I JUST cleaned in the kitchen doesn't get dirty before the party!)
We then went to visit Grandma And Grandpa!
I got my nails done while Jake went out with Grandma!
Next, we picked up some Chick fila for lunch! Another carpet party!
While Jake napped, Joel and I got a few things done for his birthday the next day:
Our last stop for the day was to The Rainforest cafe! Being rookies, we didn't ask for a table by any animals..so that was kinda a fail..but Jake still liked it and loved when a thunderstorm came!
I cannot believe my baby is 2! It's been such a blast watching him grow! He's the sweetest little guy!!
I'm a huge Lee Brice fan. His music has definitely been overlooked besides the singles hes put out on the radio. Hes got some really good songs!!! His new single and video "I Drive Your Truck" just debuted on CMT.
I tear up every time I listen to it. It's about a man losing his brother in the army. Such a good song! Take a listen, I think you'll like it too!
As I am sitting here watching a hallmark movie, looking at old Jake update blogs all while he is sleeping it reminded me of how much I want to read these someday when Baby #2 is sleeping!
I had always told myself I want to do everything I did with Jake in the belly for the future kiddos. I know I won't do EVERYTHING, but I want to try. So..on with the updates of Baby J#2!! How far along? 15 weeks exactly
Total weight gain/loss: According to my last Dr. appointment, I haven't gained anything. I even lost a pound a couple weeks ago. However, I haven't been to the Dr.'s in 3 weeks.. How big is baby? 4 beautiful inches long :)
Maternity clothes? I'm still squeezing into most of my normal clothes..but its getting rough! I've got lots of "new" maternity clothes from my friends who just had babies! I think it will be soon that I will be in all maternity clothes.
Sleep: Great!! Best moment this week: Finally telling my co-workers I was pregnant. I'm glad they just don't think I've been gaining weight!
Movement: Not yet!
Food cravings: pancakes.
Gender: We will know in LESS than 2 weeks!! I'm thinking another boy! We will see!
Labor Signs: Nada
Belly Button in or out? In
Stretchmarks? Old ones from Jaker..no new ones- but ya know what, If I get them again, so what? I'm over it!
How are you feeling? I'm feeling MUCH better since I've hit the 2nd trimester-hardly feel nauseous at all! I'm still tried and my back hurts often. What I am looking forward to: Jakes 2nd birthday next week!!!!
What I miss: nothing
Weekly Wisdom: "Worry less, Pray more."
Milestones: Feeling less "chubby" and more pregnant..but still chubby. lol
Ha- gotcha! (Or tried Atleast!!) No, we don't know what Baby J is yet (but I only 3 weeks till we know Yayyy!)
We got a dog-a 10 week old puppies to exact!
Joel And I have both grown up with dogs, so we knew we wanted Jake to have one as well (although who is outside in the garage with it now at the butt crack of dawn????
Me. Well. Joel was out here earlier and, being a good wife all cozy in bed decided we should do shifts.
We were looking online for a few weeks but didnt want to jump into anything too fast. We saw this Lab/Aussie Sheep dog mix and knew we wanted one!
We ended up picking up Jett yesterday. We knew he was "the one" because right when we walked in Jett followed Jake around and was super sweet toward him!
I was dreading the first night and nights to follow, but he did really good!! We went to bed at Arlie's 1130, and he was crying non-stop in this little crate we borrowed. We ended up taking him out and letting him just sleep on his blanket in the garage. We are getting an extra large metal crate today.
Anyway- once we let him out, he would whine a bit then go back to sleep. We didn't actually get up with him until 530. Yay! I know the whining will eventually stop so there is light at the end of The tunnel.
Yeah yeah, I'm well aware its NOT even Thanksgiving yet..but seeing as I haven't updated in forever, who knows when my next post will be.
I was already listening to Christmas music on the radio and was reminded I need to put some of my all-time-favorite Christmas songs on my iphone.
We all know I'm borderline obsessed with music, so I thought I'd share some of my favs from back when. (I totally would have put The Carpenters Christmas on my list, but I thought I'd stick with the teen-booper theme!)
Don't judge :)
1. Hanson- What Christmas Means
**NERD ALERT** In middle school, I was IN LOVE with Hanson. I had all their cds. My room was FILLED with their posters. My mom won tickets on KIIS Fm to see Hanson, Aqua girl, Chumba Wumba and Savage Garden. LOVE. Anyway, I like this song..and like the way they do it!
Remember what I said about not judging, right??
2. Nsync- Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays
This.song.is.a.classic. Enough said :)
3. Christina Aguilera- Oh Holy Night
I LOVE this whole Christmas Cd. There is no doubt that she has got some vocals!
4. Jessica & Nick- Baby Its Cold Outside
Love it..love the duet...love the song.
5.She Daisy- That's What I want for Christmas
Remember them??? I liked them a lot. I loved this song and their harmonies. I could only find them singing it live, but the recorded version is really good! (They start singing around .37)
Now go download theses songs and think of me when you play them over and over ;) lol
Where the HECK did October go?? I'm not going to say I've missed it because I can't wait to get to Thanksgiving, Jakes birthday, my birthday, then Christmas! I just can't believe how quickly this fall season is going!
We did our annual pumpkin patch trip (along with EVERYONE else and their mothers)
It's always fun to kiddos running around excited to pick out pumpkins and go on the rides. Its also fun to see what parents are willing to do to get their kid to smile for a picture (I am SO GUITY OF this. If you would have seen me, I would have been embarrassed.) Oh well..thats the wonderful world of parenting!!
Here are some pictures from the patch!
What a difference a year makes, right??
Jake NOT a fan of the pony ride. Maybe next year!
Halloween was WAY more fun with Jake than last year, I mean, he was adorable last night but pretty much just sat. This year he was running up and down, asking for candy, being a silly monkey (literally).
We always go to our church and pass out candy for "Truck or Treat." Its a great way to bless the community and its way more safe in our hood then going door to door!
Loved this costume his year. Fit him perfectly!
Here is Jake and his cousin Evan
While Jake and I were at the mall yesterday on a little playdate, we went to the pet store, JUST to browse. We have been thinking of getting a dog, then found out I was pregnant and kinda changed our minds...but are still dipping our feet in the idea. Hubby says it will give him and Jake something to do when the new baby comes!
Anyway, I always liked cocker spaniels since my Aunt has had them forever. When we first got married, the CUTEST King Charles Caviler lived down the street..but I want a huge fan of their buggy eyes. I also like the Springer Spaniels with all their freckles on their noeses! Well..as I was oohing and ahhing over each puppy I came across: a Cockalier.
Um PERFECT. A cocker spaniel and caviler mix!
I found this one online this morning for SALEEEE
HOW CUTE IS THIS DOG??
Who knows. Maybe Jake will get a dog for his birthday next month!
One last thing- Did ya'll watch the CMAS???? I got to watch it Eastern time, thanks to my parents who somehow get all the shows early! Hoooray! I loved every minute of it! I really liked Kelly Clarskon's new song ft. Vince Gill. Ya heard it?? If not, take a listen!! Love it!!!!!
I had a little commute today bc I had to drop off Jake, then head the other direction to work...but this gave me some time to listen to the cd I'm OBSESSED with right now, which is Jason Aldeans night train. Omg so good guys.
Anywho, I found this ecard and giggled, so I thought I'd share!
Went to work this morning, came home and have lunch with Jake, put him down for a nap...now time to catch up on my shows!!!
Breaking Amish- check. Married to Jonas-check
One of my guilty pleasures is VH1s Couples Therapy. I watched last season and was totally hooked!
This season there are some good couples with LOTS of issues to work out. Is it weird I find it refreshing at 1. All couples fight. 2. We all want to get along with our spouse 3. I thrive on drama lol
Anyway, it's a good watch.
I just had to post this pic of Shane Llamas (yes, winner of bachelor whom, no, is not her husband in the end-who would have thought! Ha!)
Look at that bling!!! Wowzers! That ring would look ridiculous on my fat, teeny, fingers...but looks so good on hers!
Ps. Who went out and got the new TSwift cd??? Meeeeee! Love it! Jason Aldean last week...Taylor this week...LOVE!
We had a Dr. appt today and Baby J #2 is measuring right on schedule!
(Ps. We call it Baby J because all of our kiddos will have J names)
We saw the heartbeat flickering away and will hear it in about 3 weeks!
I'm so excited and blessed to go on through this process again!!
In other news- go get the new Jason Aldean cd "Night Train."
I've only listened to it once(since it just came out today) but know its going to be a hit! I love all of his other albums, so I knew I'd like this one too! So- go get it!!
Jake's doing some light reading on whats to come in May 2013!
Hes going to be a BIG BROTHER!!!
We are so thrilled to announce we are expecting ANOTHER little miracle in May!
With Jake, we waited till the 2nd Trimester, but with this one..we are sharing kinda early...because we are so excited!
I saw the heartbeat at about 6 weeks, which was as amazing as I remember it being! Knowing complications could still happen gives me the chills, but I'm relying on God and his plan to prevail whatever circumstances occur.
We had Jake wear this shirt to tell both of our families! I remember seeing this on Pinterest (and I think I re-pinned it too) hoping that one day soon I would be able to go it for Jake and heere we are!!
Heres a bigger picture of what it says.
We go back to the Drs on Tuesday for another checking!! Keep us in your prayers for this little baby to grow healthy and strong!!!
Oh yeah, and did you know I got a job???
I'm the 4th/5th grade Intervention teacher! Its a part time gig- Monday- Thursday 8-12...perfect hours so I can still spend time with Jakers AND get a nap in for me too!
I start on Monday, and work until May 2nd, which is right before Baby 2 will be born!!
This post is going to be full of RANDOMS. So beware.
First, here is a video I must share. When Jake is doing something he shouldn't, I say, "Jaaaaake." Well, hes been repeating how I say it and its so cute! I got it on video last night! Its kinda hard to hear him at first, but you get the picture!
Next, I'm totally sucked in Revolution. I heard it was supposed to be like Lost (which I was obsessed with) and I can totally see similarities. I would definitely watch it!
Ohh ohh...I'm going to be an AUNT, again! My Brother in law and Sister in law are pregnant!! Wahoooo. I'm so excited for April to come around!! :) I love babies! By the way, my friend Chelsey had her twins and they are sooo cute (I'm gonna get pictures of them up here soon!), and my other friend Holly is due to POP any time!! Babies, babies EVERYWHERE!!!
I've got a busy week coming up...subbing 3 days, then attending a rehearsal dinner for my cousin's wedding I'm singing at, then I have the wedding on Friday!!! Busy but FUN!
Last, I've got a new single for you to listen over and over enjoy. My brother played it for me and I was instantly in love and hooked.
Casey James- Cryin' on a suitcase
Not sure why I'm in such a good mood this morning, but I've got my coffee/hotchoco and the new people magazine, all while working...life is good!
(edit: While writing this post, my contact split.in.half. in my eye. Yep. I'm at work and am partially blind- Waiting for the hubs to bring me my glasses!)
So whats new???
Diet:
I'm down 3lbs! Woo woo!! I ran 2x this week...and have been making ww friendly dinners! Joel was even down some lbs too! SUCCESS.
I tried 3 pinterest ww dinners and 1 pintreset ww dessert.
I tried Chicken Noodle Casserole (YUM), Bubble Up Enchiladas (YUM YUM), and Skinny Baked Ziti (Eh..)
I can't wait to try some new ones this week!
The cookies were DISGUSTING (Skinny Monkey Cookies). I guess that's what you get for trying to make 1pp cookies..Jake had fun making them with me though! :)
Subbing:
I am so thankful to have received so many jobs in the next few weeks! I'm working 2-3 days for the next month! Praise the Lord!
I am always reminded of Gods faithfulness during the beginning of the school year. I get into a little funk in September being reminded I have YET to have a full time teaching job, but then remember how nice it is to pick and choose the days you work!
The Jakster:
What a SWEET boy I have on my hands! We've had so much fun the past few weeks hanging out knowing that soon I would be going back to work for a few days!
I've been trying to teach him "Jesus Loves Me." He LOVES singing (or maybe he just hears me constantly singing) and hes trying to catch on while I sing.
I've tried a million few time to capture him singing, but he always stops the instant I get my camera out, or he does it..but not AS CUTE as when its spontaneous.
Anyway, here is what I got last night. (He TOTALLY knows hes being recorded too lol)
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Music:
There is TONS of great, new songs out right now! Here are some of my favs:
Jason Aldean- Take a little Ride with You (See it HERE) <---trust me, you want to watch. Jasons got some scruffy-beard action going on! Mmmmhmmm
I think we all know I'm a lot little obsessed with Jason. Love his down home, rugged, country music. I am anxiously anticipating his new cd, which comes out Oct 16! Holler!
I've been following Karmin since she was doing covers on youtube, now she has 2 successful singles! I love her beats and her rapping skills! (yes, I'm going to try and learn her raps and sing them and annoy the hubs muahah)
Cold Ford ft. Jake Owen- Back (See it HERE)
So call me a little Redneck if you must, but I really like this song. I know...country and rap together?? I was kinda like "Say whatttttt?" But hey, Jason Aldean did it..so don't hate!
I like this song 1. Because I love the catchy chorus and lyrics...things WERE so simple back when we were little, huh? 2. I like him rapping. Who would picture a big, redneckish type guy rapping?
Are you still with me??? I really gotta find a way to shorten these posts!
Thats about it for me! Hope you have a great weekend!!!
"You lift me up when I am weak
Your arms wrap around me
Your love catches me so I'm letting go
You lift me up when I can't see
Your heart is all that I need
Your love carries me so I'm letting go"
...you'd know my family and friends are the MOST important thing to me.
...you'd know I absolutely despise the word moist, crevasse and the phrase "cup of coffee."
...you'd know I'm a yo-yo dieter who reallllly wants to get serious about losing weight.
...you'd know I want dream about being a country singer.
...you'd know I'm super frustrated with California's teaching situation which = no jobs!!!
...you'd know I'm OCD about the radio and not listening to a whole song, definitely a channel flipper.
...you'd know I like instagram...a little too much...and love hastagging it. #fun
...you'd know I'm a reality t.v. junky...and proud of it!
...you'd know ever since I had my son, I have to have a cup of coffee in the morning...for your sake, friends not mine! ;)
...you'd know I'd rather have dessert then eat dinner.
...you'd know that Christmas is my favorite holiday...love the reason for the season, the lights, presents and the SWEETS.
...you'd know I HATE that Kristen cheated on Rob and that will ruin Part 2 for me. (yep I'm a twi-nerd)
...you'd know I have all my future kiddos names already picked out.
...you'd know I have a secret crush on Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan- but what countrygirl fan doesn't?
...you'd know I was supposed to grow up in a small town in the south, but ended up in So. Cali.- Country girl at heart.
...you'd know I love taking pictures of people
...you'd know I'm so excited about my churchs' new sermon series coming up (ERC) called "The Story" going over the different stories in the Bible!
...you'd know I can listen to a song 1 or 2 times and pretty much have it memorized.
...you'd know I get annoyed with listening to pandora on the computer and you have to click the "still listening button." Yes, if I was done listening I would close it!
...you'd know that my son is THEE cutest boy ever!
I think this is going to be the show I love to hate.
I keep thinking, "Is this family for real??!"
Jake was entertained, too! He kept pointing to the pig and snorting- ha!
I'm watching it while Joel's at work because I can guarantee I would get crap for days about watching "good quality tv" (which he says about teen mom too! Leave me alone!!)
I wonder if Alana is going to watch this when she's older and regret it..
Anyway-
I can't. Stop. Watching and am a little embarrassed to admit that!
Paramount Unified (where I'm a substitute) starts this coming week already!! Gesh! Summer felt SO MUCH longer as a kid!
My Pinterest board is filling up with TONS of pins about beginning of the year and teaching ideas, which of course, I'm repinning because WHEN I do get a job, I'm pretty sure I'm going to have the cutest classroom and ideas EVER! Thankyouverymuch. =)
I already told the hubs that I want him to start taking down the fall dcorations...bring on the brown/orange colors and the pumpkin candles- Fall is a comin'!
So lets get on with it!
The Diet:
HA. Lets talk about this another morning.
I'm hoping that once I start subbing again I'll be able to get back on it.
As far as running goes...I've been TRYING to go, but have sadly only gone 1x this week, and I almost DIED of heat exhuastion. Okay, not almost died..but it was realllllly hot.
Excuses, excuses. I know.
Jake:
This kid serioulsy cracks me up. He is learning something new everyday and I absolutely love it! He is such a talker and an entertainer!
Here is a video of showing us how he can 'wink" now!
Besides winking, he now can give "smooches," which is just a normal kiss, complete with the kissing sound, instead of the doggie-lick-kiss. It is absolutely adorable and I'll have to try and get a video of that, too!
The Journey:
I've been learning so much about God and his faithfulness with my father-in-law being sick. He is on his way to recovering now! (Praise the LORD!) I have such great family and friends who have all rallied and prayed for this sitatuion. Bless beyond belife is all I can say, and we can see that all the prayers and reliance on God has helped!
If you read my post a few weeks ago about worry and trust, youll know that is something I"m tryng to work on, and its soooo hard, people!!! Its so easy to say it, but to acutally DO....it is way different. I find that if I talk about it, or type in this case, I am reminded, "Oh yeah, I did say that..I need to remember to DO it.
Music:
Who has heard Taylor Swifts new single"We will never get back together"?? Thoughts???
I have to say, I own all of Taylors albums and I think she is very talented with her songwriting and I always ocassionally blast her music and sing at the top of my lungs to her songs.
But, her new single. I'm just not sure of it. It always takes me a few listens to like a song, but this new one is taking me longer to absorb. I mean, I do like the "ohhhhhh" part.
Its definitely NOT country and its werid hearing it on a country station, right???
I do like Kip Moore's new song- Beer Money
Very catchy, so check it out!
I'm off to a baby shower for my cousin, Arianna! I'm LOVING all these baby shower for baby girls!!! Pink pink pink!!!
I seriously have thee best kiddo ever. He makes night time routine so easy.
We eat dinner, take a "baaaaa" (bath), play...then when he's tired (or even when I ask) he says, "nigh night" proceeds to grab his blanket and binky and is ready for bed.
Seriously?
Easy peasy.
I've heard horror stories of temper tantrums from not wanting to go to bed.
I was looking back on old posts, and took a trip down memory lane. One post was about my brother getting engaged, then it jumped to my worst day subbing, then Jakes birth, new music I was obsessed with, and my bffs being pregnant. So many memories are here. I came to a post on Sept. 11, 2010. I was 20 something weeks pregnant. So excited about Jake, yet feeling blah about subbing and not having a job. (Which is funny because I'm almost getting to that point again!) I found this quote under my weekly pregnancy updates: “Worry implies that we don’t quite trust that God is big
enough, or powerful enough, or loving enough to take care of what’s happening in
our lives." isnt that the truth? Why haven't I remembered this? Its such a true, inyourface quote. I remember when I was 5 or 6, I had a solo singing at church. My song said "I cast all my cares upon you. I lay all of my burdens down at your feet. And any time I don't know what to do, I will cast all my cares upon you." I deal with worry every second day...whether its about Jake, Joel, a job, future baby #2, family, friends...the list could go on. But who doesn't worry, right? Its human nature. I like reading Matthew 6:25-27 from the message: “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?26 Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are?27 Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? Sounds so easy, right??? Worrying can not add anything to your life but headaches. Easier said then done. Psalms 46:1 (Message) God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. It says right there ^ that he (God) is ready to help!! So why don't we turn to him more often????? If more people, including myself, would put more trust in God our lives would be less stressful. Its just so hard when things happen (or don't happen) and we don't get an instant answer from God as to why it is happening! I guess that's where the trust comes in. I guess what I'm learning, from this very post..is that worry and trust come hand in hand. If you trust more, you will worry less. If you worry, you need more trust. You couldn't read this post without somehow knowing I would connect it to a song, right? Thank you LORD for giving us music..which helps us celebrate, mourn, get over, praise, dance, sing through anything:
And I'll praise You in this storm And I will lift my handsFor You are who You are No matter where I amAnd every tear I've cried You hold in Your hand You never left my side And though my heart is torn I will praise You in this storm
Whatever your "storm" is, big or small. Lets praise him....because he is there for us always and will give us peace.
Everyone knows how much I LOVE music. Obsessed, maybe. I love sharing my passion with friends and Fam so everyone can enjoy it as much as i do. Some people (cough cough my hubby) couldn't care less for new songs, great lyrics or a catchy tune.
That, my friends, is why I have you and my blog!
Ok let's get to the music.
My bff, chelsey, told me about this song, I you-tubed it and i absolutely fell in love! This girl has got pipes and she's very pretty! Love the song, too- so catchy and country!
Since I'm blogging From my phone, I can't put the music on here...just the link.
Please listen and tell me wha you think! I definitely think she is up and coming!
Jake has been saying "poo poo" and "pee pee" for a few weeks!
His latest thing is sayin "toot" when he farts. hahaha Its really funny, actually.
Last night you could tell he was going number 2, so I asked him if he was going "poo poo" and of course, he shook is head no. Then he kept saying poo poo, so I ran him to the bathroom and plopped him on the toilet. He was pushing away but he kept just saying "toot."
We are not hardcore into potty training yet, just introducing the concept. I need to get a potty or toilet seat for him...any suggestions as to what??
Look at that face, though. Hes growing up TOO FAST!!!!!!!!
I'm in a "I wish i was famous on youtube and could play the guitar and sing" kick....and seeing some AWFUL people sing is absolutely kinda making me feel better. ha.
We had a great Sunday! We decided to take Jake and Grandma Lorna to Knotts Berry Farm! We got both grandmas passes for Mothers day, so it was fun to see Lorna use it!
Going to Knotts on Sunday is ideal because it's soo empty and hardly any lines!
Jake went on 7 rides and Joel and I went I the new swing ride! It was crazzzzy high but fun!
