Lagoon

The end of June, Craig's office had a Lagoon day. We took our boys so they could enjoy a day out. It was a lot of fun. But...Gavin didn't care too much for the rides. I think it's because he's kind of a control freak. Plus he was going through a separation anxiety stage so he didn't like that he had to go by himself. I know it's hard to believe, but both Craig and I are too tall to go on any of the kiddie rides :)

Gavin's favorite part of the park was the water show/splash pad. At first he just sat and watched all the other kids run through the water, but eventually he got brave... And got his sandal wet!

By the end, we had to drag his soaked little toosh outta there!

Our little Mace did great in the stroller. He's just such a happy, content guy. Everyone should have a kid like this - I just LOVE him!

Craig and Gavin on the Carousel

And here's Gavin during the ONLY ride he liked. Top 2 reasons the tug-boats were a hit:

1. Each boat came equipped with a bell to ring incessantly for the duration of the ride, and

2. Gavin had a co-pilot.

We thought the cars might measure up because Gavin LOVES anything with a motor. But this was what G thought of them!

I'm fairly certain, he wasn't a fan.

So we tried the boats again, only this time Gavin didn't have a ride buddy. But the bell kept his attention for a while...

but not long enough.

Not pictured: Gavin getting back out of the boats before the ride had even started.

So after about five attempts at the rides, we decided to walk around the pond and look at the animals, then head to the pavillion where Craig's co-workers met for a yummy dinner.

Isn't having kids great? They turn a could-be-boring day at a park we've been to almost a thousand times into a grand adventure with unexpected twists and turns all along the way! Wouldn't have it any other way...