Lagoon

Such good friends :)

Tami's family had planned a day at Lagoon yesterday and they invited us along. Kevin took the day off of work and we headed up there for perhaps the most fun day of the summer!!
We were up there not long after the park opened. We beat the Holman's so while we waited Kevin took Rylan on a ride--The Dragonfly. Ry loved it and was ready for the twins to get there so they could go on more rides together. Later on during the day the three of them went on The Dragonfly together and I think that was one of the favorites.
Okay, so once the Holman's arrived, we set up camp in a grassy area and we headed over to the kiddie rides. The boys rode the little cars and loved them. Being naive and just assuming we didn't have to pay for Asher, we just walked into the park with him. They didn't question us when we put him in the car with Kade and we were excited that Asher had so much fun. Later on during the day Kevin tried to put him back in the car and the Lagoon worker wouldn't allow him on because he didn't have a stamp. Darn! Guess we should have checked ages for admittance. I just assumed a one year old was free! But seriously, Asher was content just watching, sitting in the stroller, and walking around. He didn't ever take a nap and he was the perfect little boy the entire day--seriously!

"Who you telling to smile?"

It didn't take the older kids long to get a better plan going. Mykenna, Brooklyn, and Kyler wanted to go ride the big rides so they left with Garren and Kevin. Tami and I stayed with the 4 younger boys (Asher, Rylan, Kaleb, and Kade). Asher hung out while the triplets rode on lots of rides. They drove the bumper cars several times but I'm not sure if it's because they were having loads of fun or because it took them several tries to figure it out!





After a couple hours we all met up and had some snacks and relaxed for a few minutes. But we were all still having so much fun we didn't stop for long. To the log ride we went where Kevin, Rylan, Asher and I all got to ride together! We got a little wet but I think we all liked it! So we went to Rattlesnake Rapids to get even more wet. Tami didn't want to get wet so she offered to stay behind with Asher and Kade. I missed the ride because I had to take a bathroom break but that just meant I got to take their picture :)

This is typical of Rylan--not showing how much fun he's having! He really is loving this train ride!!

Then it was time to split up again. This time Tami and I took the three older kids on the big rides. We loved Wicked, Wild Mouse, Spider and...? Tami and I both felt queasy after riding Colossus so we waited out the roller coaster and then joined up with the boys. I love roller coasters!!! (well, mostly)

Rylan started complaining that his feet were hurting. I first thought it was because we'd been walking all day. Then for some reason I had the thought to take off his shoes. Poor little guy had some seriously wrinkled feet. He'd been walking in wet socks and shoes since Rattlesnake Rapids. I felt horrible. (Yeah I know, this is a bad picture but oh well)

We had dinner and then tried to get on as many more rides as possible. Kevin and I rode OdySea and I laughed hysterically...it was so much fun! We were turned away as we got in line for the Rocket ride because the park we closing. After the worker let a different group go we walked back up and he allowed us to go through. Yeah! That was another fun one :) While in line all the other rides were stopped and the lights were turning off. By the time we got off and we were walking to get our stuff, it felt like we were the very last to leave! The parking lot was mostly empty as we loaded up and put our kids in pajamas. Asher fell asleep as I was buckling him in. What a good boy he is :)
We had such a fun day! So glad the Holmans invited us along!!