Northeast by Southwest: Canobie Lake Park and Weekend in Maine

After Nathan enjoyed the carnival a little while ago, we decided it was time to take him to Canobie Lake Park in Salem, NH. We used to live nearby, and it is a great amusement park, so much closer than Six Flags, and so much less expensive!

We weren't sure that Nathan would even go on the rides in the kiddie area, since he can be a little cautious. Boy, were we wrong! He got bored of the kiddie area (left that up to his 1 year old brother) and graduated to the dragon roller coaster very quickly. Nathan also tackled the log flume, the train and gondola. It was a gorgeous day, we will be back!

Heading in the gates at 9am on the dot!

First ride on the firetrucks.

Oh yeah, just cruisin' in my wooden speedboat.

The dragon roller coaster. Nathan rode it 6 times!

Riding the river.

Nathan's first ride down the log flume!

We tuckered Alex out, first nap in a stroller since he was a baby.

Riding the steamtrain around the park.

Then we were off to Maine for the weekend for a visit with Mimi, Papa, Uncle Will, Aunt Lynn and Cousin Christopher. It was just a weekend of relaxing, enjoying doughnuts (mmmm, Frosties), Gelato Fiasco and lots of family time.

A little quality time with Papa.

First birthday present, a day early! A glide/balance bike (bike without pedals to teach balance). He was very excited.

Dance party!

Playing ball outside.

First gelato! Nathan wanted "red", his favorite color, he ordered himself and everything. He must be 3!

On Sunday (birthday!), Uncle Will brought over his remote control airplane and we walked over to a local soccer field for its first flight.