July 4th was our fourth and final full day in Mansfield, and it was chock full of activities. The kids opened their birthday presents (cool flashlights) in the morning.
Then we took a boat ride to the beach again.
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The weather for our Ohio trip so far had been absolutely beautiful, and this day was no exception. Blue sky, low eighties, low humidity.
After the beach, baths, and naps, we had pizza for supper. Alice was a great help.
Simon even helped set the table and carry out the pudding cups.
After supper, we took a bike ride down the trail the crayfish point.
Simon opted for another wagon ride (he usually talked himself into receiving two or three wagon rides a day during our stay).
Crayfish point was flooded--even more fun for these kids!
The extra fun part of the trail was a forest tunnel.
Then it was bubbles by the fire.
When suddenly Sera realized, "Wait, we haven't been on a canoe ride yet!" So off we went, for a little jaunt around the islands before bed. Alice paddled some, while Simon mainly dragged his paddle. On the canoe ride, we saw a hot air balloon.
Good times!
