Finding Courage / Chasing Mars

Today - we went to a big water park called NRH2O. I was very afraid to go on the rides and only stayed on the edge of the water. Then, I saw the kiddie slides. I loved them! I pushed and pushed my way faster and faster down each slide again and again and again (Lily -- with note from Mommy: I am so proud of Lily for overcoming her fear!); Tonight, I woke up at 4 am because daddy told me that tonight was a special time that we could see Mars really close to Earth. Daddy and I went out and saw the sparkly speck called Mars. Then, I woke up Mommy and told her to come see it because we may not have a chance to see Mars so close for a long time. (Aaron).