Lagoon . . . It's What Fun Is (9.5.11)

My sister Cami found an awesome deal for Lagoon tickets over Labor Day weekend that we couldn't pass up.  We were excited about going because Kaylee had so much fun at the county fair.  We went on Labor Day and we were all a little worried it would be crowded but much to our delight there was hardly anyone there.  We rarely had to wait to ride a ride and the ones we did were "big kid" rides.  It was perfect weather--overcast and about 80 degrees.  It was so much fun and I can't wait to go back.

Train ride.
Kaylee being a total grump but cheered right up when the train started.

We started at the bumper cars.  I was a bit nervous to see how Kaylee would react to bumping into her.  While I was buckling her in I kept telling her, "People are going to bump into you with their cars but it's okay.  It's fun."  She loved it!  She didn't totally understand turning her steering wheel in a complete circle to get out of a jam but luckily someone would come along and bump into her and knock her free.

Big grin!
And don't forget to check out Rian's big grin in the back--blue car, green shirt.

Our second stop, and I think Kaylee's favorite ride, the Dragonfly aka kiddie swings.  I actually could ride this ride with her and she giggled the entire time.  This ride/moment alone made the entire day worth it.  As a parent, life doesn't get any better than seeing your kid smile and giggle with pure excitement.

Rian--best ride partner ever!  Squeals and giggles.  Every. Ride.

I was so impressed with Kaylee's bravery.  She went on anything she could.  Bombora, the newest roller coaster at Lagoon, was fast and fun.  She went on this a couple of times and enjoyed herself but her face during the ride did not portray fun.  She would duck her head into me the whole time.  But she wanted to ride it again so I guess she enjoyed it.

Brian & Rian

The biggest surprise ride--The Tidal Wave.  I couldn't believe she wanted to go on that and I was actually a little nervous for her but we sat in the center rows thinking it wouldn't be too bad.  Umm, you still go pretty high in the center.  She enjoyed it at first but once the ride got going she started screaming, "I don't like it!  I don't like it!"  As the ride finished she said, "See, not scary."

Me--enjoying the ride
Brennen--consoling Kaylee

We brought Allie along and she was a champ!  She loved people watching and took a great nap.  She got to ride two rides--the Carousel and the train.  She thought both were awesome.

She slept like a rock for about 2 hours.

Near the end of the day while the girls, Kaylee and Rian, were playing at the splash pad, Brennen and I went and rode a few rides.  I was so excited because last time I was at Lagoon I was pregnant with Kaylee and couldn't ride any.  We went on the two I hadn't been on--Wicked and The Spider.  The Spider was fun but Wicked was amazing.  I was talking with the girl next to us when all of sudden we're shooting out of the building going straight up into the air.  It. Was. Incredible!  I laughed the entire time and wished we could have gone again but the line was too long.

A little nervous at first.

Still warming up.

Brennen helped Kaylee get some courage.

And we're done.

We rode rides all day.  Taking only two brief breaks--one for lunch and one for a treat.

"The Flying Aces"

Kaylee and Brian riding 'OdySea'

and getting wet in the process.

Puff!

Thanks again Jacoways for the invite.  We had a blast!  Can't wait to go next year!

Train ride!