So Long Summer!!

WOW can you believe Summer is coming to an end soon, not so much in the weather and calendar sense but in the back to school for the kids sense! Last week we took my two step-daughters out for "back to school" shopping. It was pretty easy, but we ended up going to three or four different stores and probably spending more than we planned on! I still can't get over these graphing calculators that are a "must need", even for a Chemistry class, and they aren't cheap...they cost about $80 or more! We were thinking of getting one online, but when you look at the ratings and feedback of the sellers and then you add in shipping costs you really just want to be safe and be able to take it back to the store if anything happens to it.

So the day after having so much fun doing back to school shopping, we went on our first family camping trip at Knoebels Amusement Park! The park has a very old time feel and a very family and even pet friendly atmosphere! There were dogs everywhere, I guess when people go camping for a few days they like to take their pets with them. We had a great time on the rides, roasting marshmellows by the fire, and just hanging out with our close friends who brought some of their family members along as well. The little kids and our daughters had such a great time. I have to tell you this park had some great food that really impressed me as far as amusement park food goes. I ate some of the best white pizza I've ever had...yum!! We also had some great tasting pierogies and refreshing slushies too! OMG...and they have the craziest wooden rollercoaster you have ever been on! Every time the coaster went up a hill or around a corner my butt was in the air! It was fun, but a little scary too!

What is everyone doing to celebrate the end of summer? Here are some fun photos from the park!

PS what are some programs you use to make your photos look more interesting on your blog?