Lagoon

This is the first year in a long time that we haven't had season passes to Lagoon.  But it wasn't on purpose...only because we kept forgetting to buy them and waited too long.  It was July before we even had a chance to go to Lagoon so we decided not to get them.  We have still managed to go twice (thanks to Bounce back passes), but we really miss being able to go whenever we want for a few hours on the summer evenings.  We love Lagoon! 

The first time we were lucky to go with cousins Kade, Lucy, Sadie, Norah, and Alex.  Aunt Casey was in town for the 4th of July.  Millie didn't get to go because she was in St. George for her Student council retreat.  The kids had a fantastic day and even though it was hot...we went on plenty of wet rides to cool us off!  But the best part of the day was when Quincy realized she was FINALLY tall enough to ride all of the big rides!  Yep, 46 inches exactly!

And she didn't waste time being too scared to ride them.  We went on many big rides together  like Spyder, Wild Mouse, the big swings, the White roller coaster, and sitting on the back row of the Tidal Wave.  So brave!  But she did want more time to think about riding Wicked and The Colossus and "ride it next time."  Which is what she did when she and the boys went back to Lagoon the next week, but this time with BS. She rode Wicked and Colossus, along with any and all rides she could!  She couldn't get enough of it!  BS took some really cute videos of her expressions during the rides.

It's always fun to be with cousins!  We had a great day and closed the place down!

Q and Sadie

Kade and Lucy

 

Norah and Casey

 

For Will, Lagoon isn't complete without a game of Lucky Ducks.  This time he scored a fishy that he gave to Q

We look forward to going back in October for Frightmares!!!! 

Cousins!

Every summer we look forward to our cousins (Nate's girls) coming to visit from out of state. They moved from Minnesota to Oklahoma last year, so just a little bit closer.  We love spending lots of time with them and making big plans or just chilling at Grandma's. Whatever we do, it's always a good time!

Ellie, Nate, Cambree

Pooped after a fun filled day at Grandma and Grandpa's

At the splash park

Getting the campfire ready for Smores

Cole's Birthday party! We went to the Monsters University premiere party!
Alix, Sam, Ellie, Cambree, Quin, Bode, Will, Millie

 

We spent a day at Park City doing the Alpine coaster and slide! So much fun!

We love our cousins!  We wish we could see you every day!

Lagoon Part 1: Summer

It's no secret that we love Lagoon.  For the past 8 years we have bought season passes.  You only have to go twice to pay for your season pass.  We know we will definitely go at least once in October for Frightmares, so that means even if we only make it one time in the summer it is worth it. 

The thing is, BS and I would probably hate Lagoon if we spent one long day and night there in the hot summer - which is what we would do if we didn't have passes - to make it worth the $45.00/person/day. Nope, we just go for 3 or 4 hours in the evening several times during the summer, an afternoon to spend at Lagoon-A-Beach, and a couple of times in the Fall.  

Anyway, this year Lagoon did not disappoint!  

We met up with our cousins a few times to make it even better!

Quincy was extra brave and tried some "big" rides.  She loves Bambora, The Bat, and the yellow umbrella ride the most.  I love going on them with her and hearing her scream and giggle!

The boys can and will go on every ride!  Their favorite is probably "Wicked."  Will's favorite thing to do, of course, is to play the games and try to win prizes.  He is constantly trying to find ways to earn money so he can play the games.  He likes to play "Lucky Ducks" because at worst you still walk away with a little prize.  

Millie now goes on every ride at the park except for The Rocket, which is a really tall ride that either drops you from really high, or shoots you straight up.  There is no talking her into it.  Oh well, that's ok!  She especially loves Samurai.  The new Airplane ride is really fun too!  She had fun with her friends and is glad that she is finally old enough to venture around the park on their own :)

It's What Fun Is!

Sky Ride at Lagoon

Rather than posting about each time we went to Lagoon this Summer and Fall, I am grouping them all together.  We went with friends, we went with cousins, we went with just our family.  We love Lagoon, and we keep finding outselves buying season passes year after year.  You only have to go twice in 5 months for it to pay off!  During the Summer, we especially love going at about 6:00 pm, right after dinner, until close.  It's not as hot, the lights come on, and the crowds aren't bad.  In the Fall we love going to Frightmares!  It's spooky and they do a great job on the decorations, haunted houses, and shows. And who doesn't love being outside in the colorful, crisp Fall weather in hoodies with pumpkins all around?
Here are photos from 2011 Lagoon visits.  I admit I didn't do a good job at taking pictures this year.  I didn't want to haul my camera around, and what pics I did take were with my cell phone.  And most of them seem to be of Quincy for some reason :)

Jenny, Sambo, Will, BS ride the Rocket!

Wicked!  Cambree, Will, Nate, Sambo in 2nd ros

Will rode Colossus for the first time...loved it!

Mmmm Churro

Of course Q picked the kitty!

Karlee & Millie on the Dinosaur Drop

Spencer & Quin

Dragonfly Swings

Q, Spencer, Kade

Riding Puff

Kade & Q on Bumper Cars

Brady & Sarah on the stinky Choo Choo Train

Audree, Rylee, Spencer

Big Bumper Cars

Kars, Rys

Silly Boys waiting to get on Jet Star 2

I love these guys!

Alix, Bode, Q on the swings again

Will & Cole

Morann & Millie @ Frightmares

Creepy Guy behind Sambo (Werewolf), Will, Tristan,
Jack, Millie, & Skye

Sambo, Cantor, Taylon, Will outside the Clown Haunted House

Never too old for Bumper Cars

Q, Tristan, Kalob, M, Skye, W, Jack, S