Holiday World

At the beginning of summer my parents mentioned something about going to Holiday World for just a nice day vacation. Things just never worked out until just a few weeks ago when our schedules and the weather both gave us the all go. I had worked the night before, but I figured that I could make it as long as I didn't have to drive to the park. I knew that as long as I was busy doing something then I would be able to stay awake. The thought of taking a nap on the 2 hour drive crossed my mind, but the kids had other plans. On the way home from work I grabbed some donuts so that we could have breakfast on the road.

The kids enjoying their breakfast.

Our first stop of the day after getting through the gates was the kiddie rides. They had some up front that brought back memories for my parents because it was some of the same ones I rode as a little child.

Riding some more rides with the kids in the kiddie area.

Riding the Flying Eagles. The girls rode together and you can see Landon and myself right behind them.

The kids and grandparents both really liked the Turkey Caller ride. You ride through and shoot targets to help call out all the turkeys so they can get ready for Thanksgiving. The kids liked shooting the guns and the grandparents enjoyed being in the cool shaded indoor ride. We took advantage of this and while the grandparents were watching the kids Jennifer and I rode a few roller coasters.

The kids as scarecrows and ghosts.

The next few hours were spent playing in the water at Splashing Safari. The kids both had so much fun playing in this little Splash Land that had about 7 or 8 little kiddie water slides. We even got to take both kids on their first big 4-seated water slide.

Landon enjoying a little Dole pineapple whip and strawberry twist. It was pretty good.

The wifey and I enjoyed having a little time to go ride on some of the rides together while grandma and grandpa watched the kids.

My favorite ride of the day was the log ride. I have always enjoyed this ride and it was the first time that Landon was getting to ride something like this. (Brinley had rode Splash Mountain at Disney World) I knew that Landon would love it and he did! We rode it twice and the second time he put his arms up in the air on the big drop.

A little known fact is that Santa spends the majority of his off time at Holiday World. So, the kids went by to tell him hello. Jennifer and I settled for getting our picture with the big Santa statue.

As we were leaving we spotted Holidog and we just had to meet him. We also got a group shot of the whole crew with the big Santa statue.

We had so much fun at Holiday World for the kids first visit that I am sure we will be back again. Holiday World is so family friendly with its free soft drinks, free parking, and free sunscreen. If you haven't been then I would highly recommend it. The kids really enjoyed getting to see grandma and grandpa the whole day. The kids were having so much fun and I really don't remember anybody getting upset at all. After leaving the park we grabbed a bite to eat and then started on the drive home. The kids were quick to fall asleep, but I actually stayed awake and talked with Jennifer. It is amazing that I was still even functioning at all after being awake for over 24 hours. Thanks for reading and God bless!