Abby's 1st Ride!

Last night we went up to the boardwalk to let the kids go on a few rides. It was Abby's first exposure to rides! (Abby is my sister's daughter and is 7 mos. old) Jacob was in charge of holding her on and preventing her from climbing out while in motion and Allison was in charge of making sure she didn't cry! Both kids successfully fulfilled their "big cousin" roles and everyone got off the rides smiling!
Jacob also accomplished a monumental task last night! The Merry-Go-Round on the amusement pier we went to has a contraption that allows riders on the outside horses to reach out and grab silver rings off a wooden arm. He asked me to ride w/ him so that I could reach and get him some rings since Eric had done that for Allison last time and he couldn't reach the rings. So we went on and I strapped him in real tight and told him I'd hold him while he reached for the rings. First time round - Bingo - he got a ring then another and another! He was thrilled w/ his accomplishment! His goal was to get the gold ring which entitles you to a free ride. He didn't get the gold ring but was extremely happy with the rings he did get!