gaLoon 2012

We took our annual Memorial Day trip to Lagoon with dinner afterwards at Buca. I am surprised every year at how much I enjoy this tradition. I don’t ride a whole lot of rides, but nothing thrills me more than watching my babies whirl and twirl in delight. I know I sound like the ultimate Mom in saying so, but it’s true.

Here, Cole rides the boats: He got a little bell-ringing and steering action in, which is commendable. But how industrious he was too! Yes, ours was the kid who was dipping his fingers to the side of the boat (into the green water), and then bringing his fingers up to his mouth for a little tasty drink. Oh, heavens.

Cole loves him some Grandpa. Anytime he sees a grandpa (not necessarily his own) he squirms, squeals, gets overly-excited, and shouts, “Pa!” repeatedly. On this day, however, Uncle Rob became an instant buddy when he helped Cole win a turtle:

Everyone kind of liked the turtle…

Cole did not adhere to height requirements. He made it on all the big kid rides he desired (or his parents desired), including Rattlesnake Rapids seen below. Lucky for Dave and him, THEY were the lucky ones who went right underneath the waterfall…

…all Cole had to say was, “WET!”

Kate and Cammie enjoyed each other’s company as usual….plus, throw in some Dippin’ Dots, and nothing tops that for the day.

Thank you, Blackhurst family, for another memorial Memorial Day.