Pretty Brave

Since we are having craft day again, I suggested we try something really brave....

Our Stake was having Lagoon Day & we had already planned to attend with Team Ballard in August. I thought it might be fun to take the kids to Lagoon and do the things you never have time to do when you are trying to maximize the ride time.

We didn't ride any rides, play any games, or buy any treats. We started out in Pioneer Village, where I cracked myself up playing tour guide. I taught the kids all sorts of interesting things in the little stores and buildings. Like why uppercase letters and lowercase letters are called such. And how the girls working at the telephone exchange would wear roller skates to get around as they went up and down connecting and disconnecting calls. We talked about the circus coming to town, old toys, wagons & blacksmiths.

Then we watched "The Great American Jukebox" with fabulous dancing and singing. Gracie, Lucy, and Kaleigh all seemed to really enjoy the show. Rachel was mostly mortified by the perfomances, which made watching her very entertaining. The highlight was when Gracie was pulled out of the audience up to the stage during the Lady Gaga song. It couldn't have been more perfect. I was afraid she would be too embarrassed, but she was simply darling.

We saw the zoo/sickly-looking animals that don't seem like they belong, walked through the park and found this year's new ride, let the kids run through the fountains, and were on our way. Overall, the kids did great with being at Lagoon, and not being able to ride any rides. Adam was the only one who complained, and you can't blame him. He just didn't get it. We rewarded them with a Coke Icee from Burger King (maybe not the best idea at 10pm).