On Sept. 15 Derrick's work had their company Lagoon Day. It was fun to bring both kids this year and to have Grandpa come with us for part of the day. We wanted to get there right when it opened but ended up not getting there until about 10:30. I am so glad that we went early. The weather was a little cooler in the morning and there were no lines! The first ride we hit was the Odysea. I thought Easton would love the rides and I think he was pretty OK with them until the lap bar went down. He tried to push it off his lap.
When he couldn't, he was MAD!
He pushed on it and cried for most of the ride!
Madi was big enough to go on some of the bigger rides this year which was fun for us. I was really surprised at how brave she was. I thought she would cry or not go on some, but she went on any that we got in line for, even the roller coasters that she was big enough for. If she was too short, she would cry and be sad she wasn't big enough. She would give us her verdict after every ride, some were scary, some fast and some fun!
Easton was happy with this one until Derrick put the seat belt on him. I think he doesn't like being restrained. I can't say I blame him. He did warm up to the rides after a few and started to really enjoy the day.
Madi LOVED this ride. It was one of her favorite last year too.
Miss Madi waiting in line right before she pottied all over!
Here they are coming off. We all rode in one car. Grandpa got SOAKED!!!! He rode in the back thinking he would stay dry but nope! It went right over our heads and got him good! Madi was thrilled that Grandpa went on a ride with her.
Derrick and Easton coming of the log flume. After that it was off to Rattle Snake Rapids!
Derrick and Madi getting ready for our raft ride...
We went to Pioneer Village for some pretzels and to get Madi into some dry clothes. Then off to the kiddy rides. By this point Easton was really enjoying them. Grandpa's back was hurting and he enjoyed watching them laugh and giggle from the bench.
It was on this ride that we decided Madi and Easton needed to ride separate. They kept hitting and screaming at each other waiting for the ride to start. It was kind of funny to watch.
Grandpa joined us on the train. The kids liked seeing the animals. They need to make them a better home and give them space to move around. It is kind of sad to see such beautiful animals lying on concrete in a 15x20ish space with nothing to play with or stimulate them in any way.
We had a great lunch and enjoyed chatting a bit with the employees and their families. Derrick won a Rockstar blanket in the drawing and we all love it! It is so soft and comfy. After lunch we did the nice, calm ferris wheel. I'm pretty sure Easton would've climbed over the side if we didn't keep grabbing him and pulling him back to sit down.
The whole ride there, Madi insisted she was not going on the ferris wheel, that it was scary. She actually really liked it. She loved the water slides next to it too!
Of course they enjoyed the carousel.
Derrick took Madi on the Tidal Wave and Puff the Magic Dragon. Easton went on this ride and the cars. As soon as he got off he would sign "more" and want to go back on. He rode this one four or five times. At about 8:30 I was done. The rides closed at 9:00 so we decided to call it a night. We had a great day and look forward to doing it again next year! Thanks M&M Distributing for a great day!
