Dinosaur World Kentucky

Exit 53 on the interstate, between Nashville and Louisville, is one of James Raymonds favorite places on earth.

On the way down to Nashville this year we stopped off at Dinosaur World but only went into the souvenir shop and picked up some dinosaur toys for James. We told him if he was good on the way home we would take him through the park. One of the nights at the hotel we even watched a dinosaur documentary which everyone enjoyed called “The End of the Dinosaurs” (or something similar in name) which detailed how and why the dinosaurs went extinct when a meteor hit the earth.

Well, for the most part James was very good on this trip, especially in the restaurants. Yes, he did pour his bubbles into the fountain at the nursing home and Yes, he did shoot a rocket off down the hall of the nursing home and Yes, Uncle Bills new Lazy Boy chair got a bit of a workout, but for the most part he was very well behaved and a good boy so on the way home James got rewarded by a walk through Dinosaur World.
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Edited: August 31st, 2010

James Sunday Visits

Just because Peg is recuperating and in therapy does not mean that Jame’s Sundays have changed that much. This last Sunday he went to Peg’s to help dad pick up her mail, cane, and some stamps. Then we went to Pegs who gave James a cookie for his trouble (james carried in the cane without hitting anyone, an impressive feat). Afterwards we stopped at a park where James got to play. The park was empty (most are around here probably due to video games and computers) but James and Dad made the best of it. We even had a foot race.

The park was unique because of the dinosaur slide which drew us in. Pretty cool and was the first thing James went to play on.

After the park James went home and made “pretzel alphabet words” which he later ate. If you would like to see pics click on the link coming up (more…)

Edited: August 23rd, 2010

Madison Park

Aunt Peg was admitted into the hospital for trouble with her leg, but James and I still managed to have some fun at a local park which had 3 different sets of playgrounds for him. The park is at Madison in Dearborn so its not too far away to walk to.

The primary elections were going on but hardly anyone was going into the school to vote. Guess that must be a sign of the times.

One thing that I liked about this park was that it had a musical section at one of the playgrounds where the kids could play different music on different instruments. Strange we were the only ones using the park, perhaps the kids in the area need to take more of a break from video games (including James). James currently is playing Toy Story 3 video game on Wii, but thats another story. All in all, we both had a really good time at the park.

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Edited: August 19th, 2010

Magic Show at Greenfield Village

James got to see a magic show at Greenfield village, he’s in Colon MI alot (the magic capital of the world) so its not unusual for James to watch a magic trick. This was the same day that Thomas was in town so needless to say it was a very big day for James.
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Edited: May 1st, 2009

Oakwood Park 2008

Most weekends in the summer we make a visit to Aunt Pegs and visit the park next to her complex. James has been playing here since he was in a stroller. There is a huge soccer field there also which comes in handy if we want to kick a football or shoot one of James rockets off. They have a swimming pool in the summer but we never go to it, I think you have to live in the city for that. However we seldom see anyone using the pool anyway so why bother.
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Edited: May 30th, 2008

Champagne Park 2005

Peg wanted to take James to Champagne Park so we went up there one Sunday and had a blast with James in the playground. We get together most Sundays and when its nice out we take James to a park. When its crappy weather we usually go shopping. This day was perfect.

James liked the park because it was shaded better than others we have gone to, and this was a pretty hot day so it was a good choice in parks with playgrounds.
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Edited: August 1st, 2005

Hines Park Picnic 2005

The day began with a potty mishap, then we were on our way to The Knights of Columbus annual picnic at Hines park. This was the first time many at the council met James. James did a little dancing on the floor, then enjoyed some barbecue hot dogs and potato salad.

On the way home we took a couple pictures of the arch bridge which is going to be the “Gateway to Detroit” for the 2006 Superbowl which is only about 6 months away. Somehow I don’t think the Lions will be playing in it but you never know…well, actually I do know.
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Edited: June 17th, 2005

Bush Rally 2004

James got to see the president this day, his first time being searched by security as well.

The funniest part of the whole event was when they introduced Bo Schembechler. The crowd roared then got all quiet and the only sound you could hear was Mary asking “Who the hell is Bo Schembechler”?
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Edited: August 30th, 2004

Cedar Point Halloween 2004

This was James first visit to Cedar Point and he had a blast playing on swings and such. Most of the rides were far beyond that of a ten month old kid, but he enjoyed himself and loved the atmosphere.

They had their Halloween faces on this time of year, more skeletons and pumpkins than I have ever seen in one place. I especially liked the graveyard of rides where they had tombstones for old rides that have since been replaced at Cedar Point. One of them was the pirate ride which was a favorite of my family.
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Edited: July 16th, 2004

Elizabeth Park

Elizabeth Park is one of the prettiest parks around and we were hoping for a nice day before the end of the year to take James to it. Unfortunately, his response to the park was the same as Greenfield Village as he slept most of the walk.

Lots of fond memories of Elizabeth Park. We used to have family reunions here and later when I would go fishing with my friends we would launch the boat from Elizabeth Park (then usually travel downriver to Portofino’s and drink beer). I rode my first horse here and I would imagine that james will ride his first horse here too.
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Edited: October 3rd, 2003