Arkalalah

Elmo was out in full force at the Arkalalah kiddie parade.  This was Ays's second time to walk in the parade, and he made it the entire way this year.  Last year he was practically running people over with his little ambulance, but this year, he took his sweet time, taking it all in. 

He was so cute, clapping...

waving...

and holding hands with Strawberry Shortcake (Kierslynn) the whole way.  It's so fun that these two get along so well :)

After the parade, we headed to the carnival.  Ayson was able to ride several rides, but his favorite by far was the carousel.  Look at that face...pure joy!

Haha...so typical!

He was getting a little too brave for his britches by the end of the ride.

Look at this big kiddo, riding his first ride without us...

and it's a roller coaster!  Kierslynn & Ays were perfect riding buddies.

Watch out for these backseat drivers!

I think he really thought he was driving ;)  Ha!