Nathan and Cubbie
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Cubbie Award Ceremony
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Carly and Sparky
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Carly gets plaque
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Awana Awards Ceremony

Last night was the Awana Award Ceremony. This was a big step for both of my kids. Carly finished her third year of Sparks, and got her plaque. I think she was really proud of herself, as she should be. Next year she should start Truth in Training. Nathan finished his second year in Cubbies, and will be in Sparks next year.

A huge scare

My boy really gave me a scare today. I was walking the kids down to the bus stop, when a dog ran up and started barking at us. I've met this dog before, he's really a coward. He'll run up, bark at us from about ten feet away, and then run away, without getting any closer.

Apparently my son didn't know this, since as soon as the dog ran up, barking, Nathan ran off across the street, right into the path of a coming car. Fortunately, the car was going slowly, and was able to stop just a few inches short of him.

He, of course, was absolutely fine, and couldn't figure out why I was so upset.

Peanut's Playhouse artist's rendering (from http://www.worldsoffun.com/about_wof/whatsnew2005.html)
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Me
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Carly in Kanga Roo
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Opening day at Worlds of Fun
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Carly and Nathan
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Nathan in Krazy Kars
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Charlie Brown and Carly
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Opening day at Worlds of Fun

This was the opening weekend for Worlds of Fun. Being season ticket holders, we tried to be there for the opening. And we would have been, too, if they hadn't opened the gates early. By the time we were there at ten to 10, not only were the gates open and admitting people, there wasn't even any suggestion of a line backup, the full opening crowd had already gone through.

My daughter had was walking down the sidewalk while reading the park map, so she slipped and got some scrapes, making it necessary to by the first aide station. A couple of bandaids, and she's all better. Amazing what bandaids can do.

The kids both really enjoyed all the rides we went on. Unfortunately, we made the mistake of mentioning to my son that he was now big enough to ride the Fury of the Nile. We thought that'd be something he'd enjoy, but apparently he got scared. He kept telling us that he wanted to go home. (Between the other rides, which he really enjoyed.)

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