Ahhhhh! Lagoon! We are kind of pathetic, but we have been talking for most of the summer about taking the kids to their first amusement park. Honestly it was tough to decipher who was more excited about the event. In the end, Mindurs and I agreed that Pops had the most fun. He spent the afternoon giggling in excitement, and he didn't even go an any rides (that weren't kiddie rides). He LOVED watching the kids! But who can blame him with moments like this...
The kids were so excited that they would give each other high fives and hugs while waiting for the next amazing ride (Abizella and her cousin Ashy pictured above).
Here are all of the little ones that were tall enough to ride (Sorry little Tad)... Ashy, Abz, Superkid and Coach.
This was one of my favorite moments. As soon as Ashy sat down next to his little Bro. Coach, he put one arm around Coach and the other arm at the wheel. It was a heart melter....you should have heard all of the passer-bys gasp.
Okay, it was pretty tough to choose a favorite ride....but these jet planes with guns were definitely in contention. The kids rode these about a dozen times...which actually turned out to be a great trial of our patience because the operator of this ride was a snail. 
Tadpole had a pretty good time too even though he missed the cut off by about an inch. He ran around with his older and sophisticated cousin Coach, ate a TON of fries, and sometimes even shared with his cuz...
Although the kids rode the airplanes a TON, the bumper cars may have edged out as the fav. There is something about being in charge of your own destiny even if you spend your whole time chasing your tail or rammed up against the wall (poor Superkid!). But after a second spin the kids were all masters. This truly was Abizella's day, her own PURPLE car!
As you know, little Puff is the scariest ride at Lagoon! Abizella was not so sure she was having fun on her first lap, but after Big Bro. reassured her it was all smiles (this one is worth clicking on to see their little faces).
And here is Aunt Mindurs pulling a "no hands" stunt on this thriller.
Here is Pops and his perma-grin now! Abz missed the first "Twain" ride because of that pesky bladder so Gwama and Pops happily took her out.
And here is Ashy and Superkid on their farewell lap of those famed rockets...
3 comments:
Looks like everyone had a blast! I'm not familiar with this park but perhaps the next time I'm in UT we'll make a point to stop. (I've only been to UT a total of ONE time in my life, though, so the stop may take several years to come to pass!)
You missed a fabulous 40th anniversary here! I can hear your crying now...
Wow, looks like you guys are having lots of fun with the family! Amusement parks are the BEST! Tadpole and his cousin look so much alike, both cuties!!
I've been holding off on Lagoon until Lucy was a little older, but perhaps I need to give it a try. Looks like you guys had a blast!
It was so good seeing you while you were here! I hope the rest of your trip was as much fun as the first half.
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