July Part 3: Lagoon

In July we took a trip to Lagoon. We always have fun, but this year especially was memorable as we went on our first ride all together as a family of five (the flume "log" ride). In years' past, one of us was always sitting out with the baby. Also, Porter and Brooke were both feeling pretty brave and rode several of the older roller coaster rides. Brooke even managed to get me on the old 1920s white roller coaster. That is her favorite ride. I, on the other hand, despise roller coasters. I tried to be brave, but I shut my eyes and kept them firmly closed after the first hill and until the ride was over. The whole time I could hear Brooke laughing and squealing next to me while in my head I was screaming "I hate this!" After the ride, Brooke said to me, "Mom! You had your eyes closed the whole time!" She couldn't believe I had missed all the fun. Sorry Porter and Grant, but your dear mom most definitely not be riding any roller coasters with you in the future!

July Part 2: razor rides & water days

On July 11 we got our free slurpees from 7-11 and headed up to the mountains for an adventure!

We stopped to each lunch near a creek.

About 2 seconds after this picture was taken Porter fell in the water and got soaked. We didn't bring any extra clothes and he had to wear wet pants the rest of the day.

We spent time at another state park near our home. the kids love jumping off the docks and playing on the beach.

We brought a little grill and the Kelly Kettle to make burgers and s'mores for dinner!

There are these 3 fountains on main street and my kids have begged every summer to go play in them (we drive by all the time because they are in the middle of town, but I never stop). Finally they got their chance.

About an hour from our house is a national recreation area. Another one of our favorite spots to take a picnic to and swim!

The kids thought it would be fun to have pillow sack races before bed. Grant decided he'd rather wear his blanket on his head.

Another state park near our home (different than the earlier one). I love that the kids are getting more comfortable on the ski. Brooke is a pro and probably ready for the real thing now that she's been doing this for about 5 years. This year Porter was able to get up on the ski all by himself! Usually one of us is in the water with him helping him to get situated and stand up before the boat pulls him up. We love when Blake's mom gets to come with us.