Water Country!

We went to Water Country today, because Emily didn't have ice skating this evening. Lessons were cancelled this week, in honor of the Fourth of July. I guess we had the exact same idea as everyone else because --- it was PACKED!!! My gosh, we haven't been there this year, yet, where it has been this crowded. We really didn't do a lot of rides, either, because the lines were too long. We did enjoy the areas that we visited, though.

After we got home, we went to the library to get some books and movies. We relaxed a little bit, until dinner time. I had all the cousins eat with us, because Kelli went to buy fireworks for tomorrow. I cooked tacos (yummy - we all love some tacos). So, I took Caitlynn to cheerleading practice and Rob took the boys to Mike's, to skate.

We had a fun day and are looking forward to our 4th of July tomorrow!

Ryan was walking Brandon and Joshy over, to get their life jackets, while Caitlynn, Hunter, and Emily were riding Jet Scream!

Caitlynn on Jet Scream!

Hunter on Jet Scream!

Emily on Jet Scream!

Emily walking to the steps, after riding Jet Scream!

All the cousins, minus Ryan, riding Big Daddy Falls!

I made them stop for a photo op, after riding Big Daddy Falls. Here are all the cousins, minus Ryan, who was in a bad mood.

The girls had just caught Brandon and Joshy, as they slid down the Little Bopper, and they are carrying them to the steps.

Recap on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday!

Hello! I just wanted to recap on the past few days, since I haven't blogged. Unfortunately, I am not able to post any pictures because our computer's virtual memory is low right now. Therefore, I am not able to download any pictures at this time. I am taking them, lots of them actually, but they are still right on my camera, just waiting to make their way to their permanent home! LOL!! Anyway, before we head to the Chesapeake City Skate Park, I wanted to quickly post on what we've been up to, the past three days! So, without further ado, here goes:

TUESDAY: Emily, Ryan and I spent our day at Buckroe Beach! It was so much fun. I have tons of wonderful pictures and will post, once our computer issue is fixed. We had only planned on staying for a couple hours, because I hadn't even packed lunch --just drinks and a few snacks. But, we had so much fun, the time got away from us. I mentioned Emily meeting a new friend, in my Ten Things Tuesday post. So, she had fun playing with her, while Ryan skim-boarded! He is getting really good at it. I even got in the water, because there wasn't a jellyfish to be found! We also signed them up for the summer reading at the library! They came home and read, and read, and read!! What a terrific Tuesday!!!

WEDNESDAY: Emily, Ryan, Brandon, Joshy, and I went to Water Country for the second time this summer. We got there right when it opened and were able to just walk right up on the rides, without having to wait in any lines! Apparently, we went in the opposite direction, of most, and hit rides that no one else had made it to, yet!! After we got home and my brother picked Brandon and Joshy up, I took Emily and Ryan to the library again! They had finished all the books they picked out on Tuesday and were ready to replenish! I love to see them reading! What a wonderful Wednesday!!!

THURSDAY: Emily, Ryan, Brandon, Joshy, and I went to Nana and Poppy's pool in the morning. We swam for a couple of hours and came back home to eat lunch. We had "quiet time" with a movie and the little boys fell asleep. While they were sleeping, Emily and Ryan read some more and then went out on a bike ride. That evening, Emily had ice skating lessons and Ryan went to Mike's to skateboard. After lessons, Emily stayed at the public session to skate (they have these during the summer, after lessons, because there isn't any hockey going on). She had fun with a few of her friends and they actually had the ice to themselves. So, it was great! After that, we came home and went to bed! What a tiring (and, terrific) Thursday!!!

We are about to head to the skate park. We are really looking forward to checking this one out. It's about 30-minutes away and we have never been. We are picking up Ryan's friend and Emily and I will play with the boys, while they are on the ramps. Luckily, a huge playground is right beside the skate park. I will post details, after we get home. Emily and Ryan are both having friends sleep over tonight, so they will be busy with them and I will have time to blog! Have a great day!

Water Country!

Today, I took Emily, Ryan, Brandon, and Joshy to Water Country! Kelli and the kids met us up there later, after Caitlynn and Hunter's doctors appointments. It was our first time going this year. But, it was actually Brandon and Joshy's first time EVER! We had so much fun. We got there when it opened and stayed until close. We sure have had a great summer break so far, and this was only day #2!!! We also ran into some of Emily's school friends, as well. So, that was exciting! Brandon is still quite afraid of the water, but I'm hoping that the more we go to the park, the more his confidence will increase. But, I was really proud of him because he did get on some of the rides. Joshy rode everything that he could. I'm determined to have him swimming by the end of the summer. LOL!! Emily rides everything and isn't afraid of anything. She's always been fearless, when it comes to rides! Ryan is not as adventurous, when it come to rides, but he will get on some things. It's so funny to think that he will actually drop in on these HUGE skateboard ramps and is so afraid of big rides. At least he does love the water, though, and is an excellent swimmer. The rides just make him really nervous. Here are some of the pictures of our incredibly fun day! Have I mentioned, yet, how happy we are that it's summer break??? Well, if not, we ARE!!