Aunt Lisa has been asking us for the past 3 summers to join her when she takes the Jr. Leaders on their achievement trip to Holiday World. It hasn't worked well in our schedule before, but this year it did. Of course, it had to be one of the hottest days of the summer, but we still had a wonderful time. Unfortunately, Daddy wasn't able to join us, but I'm sure we will be visiting again because the kiddos loved it!
Julianne wasn't so sure about this ride - it was the first one she was on.
Reba thought it was awesome to be riding on her own
Finally, Julianne relaxed when she noticed Reba was having fun behind her
We then went to the carousel. Julianne loved riding on the horse (which is one of her newest words)
They all enjoyed this rocket ride, but the seats were very hot on the girls' legs, so they didn't want to ride again
This free fall drop was a group favorite
Dallas and Reba then made their way to this Santa Sleigh, while Julianne went back to the carousel.
Then, Dallas wanted back on the drop ride. He rode 3 times in a row before I made him take a break!
It was really warming up at that point, so Aunt Lisa thought they needed to ride something that included water. Julianne was too small, so we found a place to rest and get a drink while waiting on the others to pass on the raft.
They rode twice because Dallas didn't get wet the first time, but he got soaked the second time! We then changed into swimsuits, grabbed a pizza for lunch, and made our way to the waterpark. Julianne and I stayed in the splash pad area while Aunt Lisa and another chaperone, Jeff, took the older two on some water-coasters. It wasn't too long before Sugar crashed from the fun and sun.
About an hour later, Dallas, Reba, Aunt Lisa, and Jeff returned to play in the splash pad area.
The Big D and Little Miss enjoyed "racing" Jeff down the slides!
It was getting close to time for the Jr. Leaders to meet up to head home, so we made our way to the front of the park. Then, the rain cut loose! So, it seemed like a good time to take my group home too.
Aunt Josie did send the photos of the kiddos' week at Pa and Gram's house. I'm pretty positive that everyone had a grand time. Especially, since Reba AND Dallas took naps for two days after coming home!
The kiddos went home with Pa and Gram after we finished at the Rush County Fair. It didn't take them long to get out the lawn tractors...
Sugar enjoyed splashing in the pool
Looks like they made a few different trips to some parks
A trip to Chuck E Cheese
LOVE Julianne's face! She isn't afraid to let you know when she is unhappy with a situation
They even had a bonfire one night and a picnic in the yard
Eating at Aunt Josie's work
Swimming at Aunt Josie's apartment complex, but Julianne wouldn't get in
We woke up Sunday morning, and headed back to the fairgrounds to help tear down and clean up. The kiddos and I were a little later than everyone else. All the tables were down and being put away when we arrived. I was a little surprised to even find Pa-paw sweeping the floor!
After finishing up at the fairgrounds, we all went out for lunch. One last picture with Aunt Katie before we headed home.
We were not too far down the road when this was the scene in my mirror!
We drove to Hannibal, MO, and spent the night. We were able to go swimming at the hotel the next morning before finishing the drive home.
Oops, Momma might have forgot to pack a swim diaper...
