On Friday we were able to take a day off and go to Lagoon for the day. We all had a blast! Atom went on everything we did, as long as he met the height requirement (only a few he did not) and didn't seem to be scared by anything. Jet was also adventurous and willing to try almost anything. Minnie was the most timid about trying new things--she is afraid of heights so didn't want to try anything that got you flying too high. We successfully avoided paying any inflated food prices by taking sandwiches, chips, and fruit snacks with us along with plenty of water. The wheel on our stroller decided to fall off before we even got to the first ride so we had to rent a wagon to tote our stuff. We took our swimming suits in case we wanted to go to the water park, too, but never made it there since it was hot for Utah that day (abt. 101) so the water park was too crowded. Plus we were having too much fun just going on all the rides. We arrived about an hour after opening and stayed all day until closing at 11:00 p.m. We actually ran into some Arizona friends--the Scoffields--who were visiting family in Utah. What are the chances of that?! Jet's favorite ride was called "Turn of the Century" which is these suspended swings that fly around in a huge circle very high in the air. Atom's favorite was the Hydro Luge which is basically a big tube water slide that you ride down on a raft. His dad and Jumble were good sports and took him down it about five times--getting soaked once. I think he would've stayed there the rest of the day! Minnie preferred the Space Scrambler, Tilt-a-Whirl, and Music Express. Jumble seemed to like just about everything. The best part for Niles and I? Making memories with our kids!

Jet and Jumble try the first ride of the day--the Lady Bug Bop.


Jet and Atom on the Moonraker.
Minnie, Atom, Jet, and Jumble on the Dragonfly.

Minnie rides the carousel.

Atom on the little bumper cars. This ride frustrated him because when he ran into something, his instinct told him he needed to go backwards but he couldn't figure out how (you have to turn and turn and turn the steering wheel.) We kept telling him to turn the wheel but he is so little and had to turn it so far that he would give up before it would work. He kept trying to climb out of the car to push it!!

Jet and Jumble on the Paratrooper. Atom rode this ride with Jumble as well.




Me, Atom, and Minnie waiting for the Tilt-a-Whirl to start.

During the ride--now we're flying in circles. Not a good ride for people who get motion-sickness!

Jumble and Niles on the Wild Mouse. Jet is sitting next to Jumble but he is too short to see! This ride gave me bruises. Ouch!