Summer Seabreeze Trip

Once a year we go to a local amusement park situated right next to Lake Ontario. It was built in 1879, and has some nice old rides and some newer ones too, as well as a water park. Because of its age, much of it is shaded by some beautiful old trees. 

We like to arrive around noon and leave when it's starting to get dark. Halfway through the afternoon we go to the huge wave pool to cool off, though this year we didn't stay long, as it was too chilly. This year we went on a Wednesday, which meant the lines were short.

Josh is a year older and able to handle a few rides this year. Sam is starting to enjoy more of the bigger-kid rides. 

The big old carousel is always a hit. They have a calliope playing continually at the same time. You can tell it's an old one, because it occasionally plays a hymn.

Josh was happy to repeatedly ride a little ride in which he motors around a small course in a '56 Thunderbird and with other hapless toddlers. Usually it doesn't occur to him to put his hands on the steering wheel--he just enjoys the ride.

Sam was nice enough to take a turn with him at first, which made it less scary.

Sam also joined Josh for the boat ride the first time. The second time, later, Sam and Susan were off watching some gymnasts do a tumbling routine, so I let Josh do it by himself. He only made it halfway around before he was overcome and started crying, and I got him out. A little too much new stuff late in the day.

Here's are Susan and Josh on a ride which always pleases, a train ride we can all take together. Pure fun for Josh. We must have done it five times.

This is called the "music express." The cars go around in a circle at high speed while music blares. It's meant to resemble a big turntable, an image which is probably lost on everyone under 40. This is one of the best rides. Smooth, fast, exciting. 

Sam took us on a medium-sized rollercoaster several times. Moderate hills, and a good time.

The Yo-yo is always a favorite

Susan and Sam on a kiddie rollercoaster

This is what we get to look forward to as Sam gets older!