Summer Fun 2012

What a great weekend we had!  Talk about packing an entire summers worth into just three days!  Friday night we left work early and met my family at the Iowa State Fair.  It was our family's second time going, but the kids loved it just as much as when they went on Tuesday night.  Then on Saturday morning, we packed up our cars and headed to Adventureland.  We got there right as the gates opened to try and beat some of the rush, which turned out to be a great idea since the weather was absolutely perfect, making Adventureland a popular destination on Saturday.  We stayed until a little after 1pm, which was the perfect amount of time for this family. 

We started with the balloon ride.  Both kids loved it.  The parents - not so much.  Spinning rides are just torture the older you get!!

Then we hit up the lady bugs.  The kids loved being able to drive it themselves.

Hannah, such a big girl.  She got to go on rides all by herself this year!

Driving in my car. 

Now that Henry is a few inches taller this year he got to come on some more rides with us!  After some coercing, I talked Danielle and my dad into coming on the ride with us.  At the very end with the waterfall my dad pushed off and saved Henry and me, but soaking Danielle.  She is such a trooper:)

Henry loving the big boy rides!  The other awesome thing was we got there so early that we only had to wait about 5 minutes to get on.  We all recalled coming in the past and having to wait at least an hour to get on this ride. 

Since we, well mainly Danielle, was already wet, we figured we'd attempt the log ride.  Surprisingly enough, Hannah could go on this ride too!  By her look in this picture she isn't so sure, but she loved it.  She also didn't get soaked like Henry and Danielle did...

Love this picture of Danielle covering Henry.  She definitely gets Aunt of the year award. 

Hannah LOVED it!!

The kids hit up one more ride and we took a break out at the car for a picnic lunch.  Luckily I had a dry shirt in the car that was in the Goodwill bag that Henry threw on.  Note to all - bring a dry set of clothes and shoes for your kids when going to Adventureland.

Hannah and Grandma Deaner in their matching purple shirts.

We went back in the park for about an hour, hit up the train, carousel, and a few other rides. 

Papa couldn't resist the Snickers ice cream bar. 

Another ride that I was shocked there was no height minimum (as long as accompanied by adult) was the Gallion. I made the mistake of taking Hannah....she kept her head on Danielle the entire time.  She didn't cry until after we got off - but I felt terrible!  Henry went on it last year, so I figured she would be ok...guess not....maybe we will try again next year. 

 

Check out that lip.  

We ended our Adventureland trip with some Infant Ocean, and of course, me, Danielle, and mom's favorite - Tilt a Whirl.  Henry came on the ride with us and laughed so hard, maybe not as loud as I was screaming though....  A family favorite. 

The kids fell asleep on the ride home and slept well that night.  I definitely recommend Adventureland for a fun family trip.  Though I would not recommend taking your 2 year old on the Gallion....and I would also suggest going during the week since the lines do get pretty long on the weekends. 

Hope everyone had a great weekend and got to enjoy the perfect weather!!