The Last Day

The last day of your vacation has to be the saddest one of all. But we were determined to make the best of it. It was a true girl's day out. We headed off to the mall and were suprised by a carnival in the parking lot. Who can pass that up? So we went, bought our tickets and Ella rode some of the kiddie rides - all of the ones that had a minimum height of 30 inches - she just made it! (Plus she even won herself a stuffed turtle by picking up the right duck in the moving pond!)



She even took a ride on an antique fire truck that could use some of Grandpa Pete's restoration.

Then it was on to a little shopping. Mostly Mom had to return a shirt but the walk around the mall was nice too. Plus they had more rides inside.



We played everywhere we went. Ella did her impersonation of Jackie O.



And then we were off for our final stop - a cookie break and a visit with Dad.



Another really great day, and one that will make the trip to work just a little harder.