Jonas took a week off of work and instead of going out of town for vacation we stayed at home and did fun things every day. Jonas wasn't sure it was going to be much fun... he was really looking forward to taking our van out on the road. But Jack did so horrible sleeping at the condo that the thought of taking him anywhere to stay over night sounded ummm......miserable!
It turned out to be the best week of the summer! (And Jonas agreed!) We had so much fun being together as a family and making fun memories. I am looking forward to the next time Jonas gets to have a week off and we can have another "stay at home" vacation!
Monday we went to Dinosaur Park in Ogden. The kids loved it! We let Sam and Ben take pictures and we ended up with a picture of every dinosaur in the park. They had a great time being our "picture men." They also spent about an hour in the education center doing puzzles and coloring pictures.
Ben didn't know until after we took this picture that he was in the girl spot. He was not happy about it, but I just couldn't resist posting it.....he looks so funny!
We were posing for Sam :)
Tuesday we went to Lagoon. Of course it was a blast! Isn't Lagoon always fun (even with the massive crowds!? It happened to be buy one get one free week, so to say the least, it was ummmm.....quite busy!) Jonas took Sam and Ben on the log ride and that was the only time I saw them without a smile. They both reported to me that it was not a fun ride!
Jack did great at Lagoon all day. He slept in the stroller three times and for the most part was very happy....especially when he was walking around......yes, my baby is walking!
On Wednesday we went to Chuck E. Cheese. We spent 3 1/2 hours there and my kids will probably say that was their favorite day! They loved playing all the games and trying to get tickets for the prizes. We ended up with almost 1000 tickets, so they each got a prize they were very happy about! I took my camera but the memory card was full so I didn't get to take any pictures. It was a fun night though!
Thursday was our water park day and we ended up at Cherry Hill. We drove to Raging Waters first, but that place was a total madhouse! It was their 2 for 20 day and I guess everyone in the state decided to go there! We were so glad we went to Cherry Hill. We had a great time (even though we didn't know about the blue water slides on the other side of the park until closing. I was so sad we didn't ride on them!) But Sam and Jonas probably went down the tube slide 30 times! Sam LOVED it! Even with his shivering body and chattering teeth, he kept saying....."lets go one more time!"
Ben is holding on for dear life!
Friday it was Jonas' birthday! We had a "rest" day and spent the day at home playing video games (the boys, not mom) then we had a movie night with popcorn and treats. Instead of family coming over we had our own little party with presents, birthday cake, and banana splits.
Yes, this was definitely the best week of the summer!
6 comments:
What a perfect week! I missed you though!!! Seriously, it felt like you really were out of town....I am glad you are back. :-)
Sounds like so much fun! I'm glad Jo was able to take a week off and hang out with you and the boys .What a fun "staycation"
We just went to the Dinosaur Park and Cherry Hill in the last few weeks, too. We had a great time at both. I think a "staycation" sounds like a great idea, especially with little Jack not being a great sleeper. I love the picture of your boys in the tub. Very cute!!
Brittney - how fun! I am glad that you shared this blog with me! At least somehow we can keep up - now we just need to get Sheshy into it! :)
So glad you were able to do that! What great memories!
What a great week!!!! reminded me of days I spent with my kids when they were little. And a great birthday for Jonas, I bet the boys were happy to have Daddy home all week. It wouldn't be the same everyday but once in a while it is FUN!!!!!!
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