Well, since Clarence lost his job and is going back to school, we did not get to go to the beach yet another summer... boo! BUT, we did get to go to Holiday World and Splashin' Safari for a few days. Despite the stinky weather, we had a great time! Nana and Pops just happened to be going the same time we were, so we had even more fun hanging out with them. Isaac really enjoyed playing with his cousins Jaylen and Donevyn. We drove up there on the Thursday before the 4th of July and came back on Sunday the 5th. Our trip up there was uneventful, and the day started out dreary. :( By afternoon though, the sun was shining and we were all having a great time. When it came time to leave the park, it was time to find our hotel in Jasper, IN. So, we put the hotel's address in the GPS. Little did we know, we need an updated map! We ended up driving down a dirt road (yes, they still exist) through the middle of a corn field. At least there was still some daylight. It would have been a lot creepier in the dark! We finally made it to our hotel an hour after we left the park only to discover when we arrived in Jasper that the time changes there. They are one hour ahead; talk about a weird feeling! We all slept good that night and rested up for a great Friday at Holiday World. Thankfully, the sun was bright and it was warm on Friday. It was the best day at the park by far. Our last night in IN went stayed with Nana and Pops, Jay, and Donevyn in the RV they rented. We grilled hamburgers and roasted marshmallows that night on the 4th of July. We all had a great time! Despite the rain all day Saturday, it turned out to be a good one. It was still raining Sunday morning, so instead of going to the park like we wanted to, we decided to pack it up and head back home. Here are some pictures from our adventure.
On the road... too early for Alex
Isaac eating his goldfish and waiting to get there...
The cool bridge on the way to Santa Claus, IN
Riding the tram from our truck to the gates
oh, brothers!
waiting in line to drive the little classic cars
standing in the trees waiting to drive the little classic cars
Alex riding the Freedom Train with Daddy
Alex playing in the water at Holidog's Playground
Donevyn on the bumper boats
Isaac on the bumper boats
Jaylen on the bumper boats
(Alex was big enough to ride the bumper boats, but he wouldn't even try it!)
Isaac and Alex on the Carousel
Isaac was excited to ride on the airplanes. His sense of adventure was so exciting! He would ride anything he was big enough to!
Pooped out!!
Alex hitching a ride with Nana. Nana broke her foot not too long ago, so walking a lot was out of the question. Alex appreciated the break too!
The boys loved having this wagon for when they got tired. Pops and Clarence took turns pushing it. It was one heavy load with bags and three growing boys!
Alex and Pops - Alex always found a way to keep from walking
Nana and Alex in line to ride the Freedom Train - again! It was Alex's favorite ride
Rain, rain, go away!
Alex at Kima Bay - his favorite water slides! Or as he called it, the slides with the Monkey with the Blue Glasses. Yes, it was raining in this picture, but that didn't matter to him. He just wanted to slide.
Isaac and Donevyn outside playing while Clarence grilled hamburgers and hotdogs.
The whole crew roasted marshmallows
Alex really enjoyed them
I don't think Nana wanted me to take her picture while she was enjoying the marshmallows... :)
Donevyn enjoyed them too
One of my silly boys!
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