Pittsburgh's Grand Prix...So fun!

Pittsburgh's Grand Prix might be my favorite family outing in the city this summer.  I just think it is so unique and special that Pittsburgh has a Grand Prix and then it is located in beautiful Schenley Park.  We enjoyed it with some of our favorite friends: Alex, Hilary, D and Huck.  The weather was hot, but breezy, and we found a place in the shade for our picnic, so it was very comfortable much of the time.  The kids were fantastic and the races were exciting and interesting.  Then, on top of all that, there were so many other things going on with car shows, activity tents and more.  Why have we never done the Grand Prix before??  Here's a glimpse of the great event...

When we arrived it was Lotus races.  

And a video, so you can hear the engines!

The buddies.

The chance to climb in a beautiful Porsche.  Yeah, no big deal.

The second race we got to see was the Vintage Time Trials.  This was very exciting to watch as the cars changed places a lot and they were super loud!

And a video again so you can experience a glimpse of it.

And what Melder family event doesn't include a few cute pictures of Penn Rye?  Here he is.  He was amazing.  Such a trooper just hanging out in the BabyBjorn, stroller and on the picnic blanket happily for hours.  Oh and this must-be car lover didn't even mind the engine noise (by the way, have I mentioned he says, "vroom!" now?!?).

Well, the Melder Grand Prix day was a huge success.  This event is definitely going on the "must-do annually" list.  Thanks, Pittsburgh!