We spent a lot of time in the van today. The boys have been enjoying the 1960's Batman series, betting each other who the next villain will be. The reward for winning is bragging about it until the next set of episodes begins. Meg is not as enamored with the Cape Crusaders, but has found a new "dynamic duo" to watch - Cliff and Norm from Cheers.
Our early morning stop at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY was a big hit. Cal and I helped the younger two with a scavenger hunt through the museum. Their reward for finding all ten items were baseball cards. True to form they sat down and immediately started trading them. Doug and Brett enjoyed the history of the Hall and after two and a half hours we were ready to move on to our next stop.
I have to admit that the highlight of the trip for me happened next. I thoroughly enjoyed everything we have done, but the look on Cameron's face when we walked out on the observation deck at
Niagara Falls today was priceless. It was 30 degrees and windy, however, he was all smiles. Cameron had read a book about the Falls earlier in the year, but when he told all of his friends he was going to visit it, no one believed him. The Falls are beautiful and awe inspiring - well worth seeing once in a lifetime. As we walked out of the gift store with his Niagara Falls t-shirt, souvenir book, "Cameron" Niagara Falls mug, and "I survived the observation deck" magnet, Cameron turned to me and said, "Mom, this has been the best vacation ever!" I have to agree!
How nice...and the Niagara Falls will do that to you. I am glad that Cameron enjoyed it so much...and will have fun showing his friends that he actually did go there! Sounds like a great trip with lots of activities. Jackie http://familytrove.blogspot.com/
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