After spending the first day of our weekend family trip in Rehoboth, we leisurely spent the next day at Cape Henlopen State Park. It was our first time going to Cape Henlopen, and we liked that it was a little quieter and had calmer waters than Rehoboth, which was perfect for younger children.
My dad walked out on a little strip to stand out in the middle of the ocean.
Looking at a horseshoe crab that Dan found
Mirei with her obaachan
Mio showing ojiichan the seashells she found on the shore.
Mio petting a horseshoe crab at the Seaside Nature Center
Mirei was terrified of the fish.
Not a fishy fan!
Mio, on the other hand, was fascinated by the fish!
We took a weekend trip in late August with my parents and my sister to Rehoboth Beach and Cape Henlopen. The girls loved the beach and were happy to be back at Rehoboth!
A sandy-faced Mirei, at 18 months old.
Our little beach babes
Why so serious, Mirei?
Sea turtle Mirei and mermaid Mio in the sand.
Mio is a beach lover for sure!
Mirei fell asleep while she was made into a mermaid…
Since visiting Dutch Wonderland for the first time nearly two years ago, Mio has been continuing to rave about how much fun she had and how much she wants to go again. They say kids have such a short-term memory, but I was impressed that the theme park had made such a huge impression on Mio that she was still talking about it two years later! We couldn’t go last year because Mirei had just been born and required so much attention, but we really wanted to take both of them this summer! Mio’s wish came true when we took a day trip up to Lancaster, Pennsylvania on Sunday, July 19th to revisit Dutch Wonderland!
Mirei’s first time at Dutch Wonderland!
In line for the Turtle Whirl ride with Daddy
Mio & Mirei on the Sky Fighter ride together
Mio and I are astronauts!
Dan and Mio as astronauts!
M&M on the Wonder Whip together. They loved it!
You can hear Mio screaming in delight in the video below!
Cooling down at Duke’s Lagoon water park at Dutch Wonderland
Mio loves the water park!
Our little princess in the castle tower!
Enjoying Rita’s Italian ice
On the Dragon’s Lair log boat – one of Mio’s favorites!
Mio and I in line for the Sky Ride. Mirei couldn’t go on because she was too small.
Mio and I riding the Sky Ride
Mio and I on the Joust Family Coaster. Mio is such a thrillseeker – she loved it, while I was more scared! lol
Riding the rollercoaster with Daddy this time
Leapin’ Frogs ride
The girls on the Duke’s Dozers ride
Mio on the Balloon Chase ride with me
Knight and Princess!
Mio was so brave, she wanted to ride this Kite Flight ride with me.
Mio’s absolute favorite ride is the merry-go-round!
Going for round two with Daddy
Look at that content smile! I think her bucket is filled!
Sweet 18 month old Mirei
Mirei waving at the camera
For our last ride, we went on the Wonderland Special train ride!
Saying goodbye to Dutch Wonderland
Thanks for another wonderful time, Dutch Wonderland! We’ll be back next year!