Memorial Day weekend at Lagoon!

Dallin and I flew home Friday (May 24). Jeff picked us up at the airport and took us to the campground at Lagoon where we spent the weekend. Jeff's best friend, Matt Told, invited us to join his family at Lagoon for the weekend. They were finishing up a week-long family vacation with their family before their second son, Michael leaves on his mission. Needless to say, we didn't do much other than set up camp on Friday. However, Saturday (May 25) we spent the entire day at Lagoon. Of course, we had to split up because Jonas isn't quite big enough to ride all the roller coasters, but he's tall enough to ride quite a few! Jeff, Jonas and I hung out together. Jonas's excitement was contagious. I had a blast just watching him enjoy the rides. It was a very different experience than when I first brought him to Lagoon nearly two years ago. He was not impressed with the rides at that time, but this time he couldn't get enough! His favorite ride was the same ride he HATED the first time - the Dinosaur Drop. In fact, it was the first ride I ever took him on at Lagoon. He also really loved the Puff the Dragon coaster. We also took him on the Bambora coaster and the Bat coaster. I can't believe how big he is getting!

We met up with the other kids for lunch and decided to ride Rattlesnake Rapids together. Neither Jonas or I really wanted to get wet, but we still went on the ride...and still got wet. Afterward, Laurin and her friend, Casey, offered to take Jonas on a few rides so Jeff and I could ride the Cannibal rollercoaster. This ride was built a couple years ago, but Jeff and I had never been on it. It was a blast! We rode it twice. I'm getting to the point where I can't spend all day riding rides or else I get sick, but I still enjoy a good rollercoaster ride!

Jeff, Jonas and I finished all the rides around dinner time, but the older kids were still going strong. Luckily, we were able to just walk outside the park and into our trailer for the night. The next day (Sunday, May 26), we woke up and attended church then spent the rest of the day just hanging out. We enjoyed associating with Matt and his family. Jeff, Jonas and I also took a little hike on the Lagoon Trail in the afternoon. The kids played games and just hung out. It was nice to have a day to do nothing.

Monday morning (Memorial Day - May 27), we woke up, ate breakfast, packed up and headed home. I wish I could say that I planned something meaningful to celebrate the holiday, but I didn't. We just got home and unpacked then I re-packed to head out to Girls Camp the next day. Life is going to slow down, right? Even though life is busy right now, I wouldn't trade it for the world! I love my little family and am grateful for these little moments to spend time together.