I have been on a mission to get the kids on a tilt-a-whirl and saw online that the local carnival in New Buffalo had one. So, I insisted we all go. Guess what? NO TILT-A-WHIRL! It had been raining on and off and the carnival grounds were so muddy, our feet squished as we walked. But, since we were at a carnival we figured we needed to take advantage. We got a few ride tickets and the kids went into the fun house / mirror maze together, then Brooke and Ryan did the swings while Luke rode a motorcycle.
There were a few ride tickets left and somehow Ryan and Jeff agreed to go on the "Cliff Hanger." Ryan's first legit ride. Nobody else was willing to go. Ryan was thrilled, and the look on his face was well worth the whole outing.