here's to you, step 2

in a world full of short lived toys and video games,

i feel the need to give a shout out to step 2

for making this toy that has provided hours of fun...

the kind of fun that keeps you outdoors,

getting a little dirty and laughing hysterically

 learning to take turns...

and when it's okay to push your brother or sister... 

 learning to do your part to keep the fun going...

and that sometimes it's okay to fall down... 

  we got our beloved step 2 roller coaster from some friends

that outgrew it just before griffin turned two...

five years later it is still one of our most loved toys,

and even a favorite at griffin's party full of seven year old boys.

so, here's to you, step 2.  five years and counting...