Nearly every year growing up as a child, my family went to Idlewild Park (voted the 2nd best kid's park in the world!) and I have great memories of Story Book Forest and picnicking in the park. With our lunch packed and perfect weather in tow, we took P for his first Idlewild adventure. Even though the park is geared towards kids and there are no "big rides", P was still too small to ride most. We did get him on the carousel (cried most of the time), the cars, the teacups, Mister Rodgers Trolley Ride, and his favorite-a real pony ride! After lunch we explored the part of the park known as Storybook Forest that contains all of those well known rhymes-more than you can possibly photograph. This will definitely be an annual tradition!
The Little Engine That Could
Patrick giving his best attempt to free Excalibur
Patrick and the cutest pony ever. He smiled the whole way...
Patrick was not impressed with his fake horse.
Mr. Rodger's Trolley Ride was slightly disappoining, but at least there was no line.
Patrick loved the little car ride-until it started to move. Then he froze (but at least no tears).
Let me tell you-not a lot of room in the tea cups.
We had just walked through the book marking the entry to Storybook Forest when Patrick tripped and cut his lip on a rock. Thank goodness for lifesize distractions.
The Little Old Lady who Lived in a Shoe
Peter Pumpkin Eater's House
The Good Ship Lollipop
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