For good reading the children in our school district are able to earn passes to the local theme park Silverwood. For us in the country it is a big deal, but for others it is kind of like a mini-disneyland. Ben was the first to bring home this opportunity and we really didn't do it. However, as he got older he started to realize what we were tossing in the garbage and wanted to participate. So he did. Chris soon followed and the boys with daddy would make the yearly trek. This year Evan was able to participate. So, it could have been daddy and the boys again, or maybe mommy would go (Probably not by herself. It just isn't my thing.), or mommy and daddy with the boys could go (but what about Peter and Lex? Going was a full day trip.), or we could all go. We pulled in our money, luckily we only had to get three tickets instead of 6 since the boys earned theirs, and headed out as a family. What happened was a full and tiring day of fun and one I'm looking forward to repeating.
We started off with the smaller rides for Lex and Ev. First up was the Frogger. You jump up and down like a frog would.
Swinging time. How cool is this swing? I want one. Talk about the ultimate porch swing.
Lex and Ev went on this ride all by themselves
Off to the side was a small area for young children and Peter was in love. There were trees to climb in and on, rocks to throw and a rope bridge to walk across.
After this picture there was a mass exodus from the tree as Peter tried to stink us out.
In the garden area there was a vase fountain. Peter fell in love and didn't want to leave the area. He was drenched by the time I pulled him away. Luckily I had a change of clothes for him.
A beautiful area to be in. Plenty of places to sit in the shade if you needed to. The kids are ready to get going.
At a souvenir shop Lex found this crown. Isn't she just precious?
Evan and Lex flew these planes
We couldn't skip the Ferris Wheel. This was one ride I could go on without worrying about my back. That was the downer to our day, I wanted to go on all these high intensity rides and couldn't without risking further injury to my back. There were even signs up on some of the rides forbidding back injuries to ride.
Ben and Chris
Mommy and Lexi
Most of us went on a small roller coaster ride. This was in the style of a train and perfect for Lex and Ev.
Mommy and Chris
The mid day ice cream stop. These things were huge and only one scoop!
Then came the water ride: Thunder Canyon
All but Peter and Mommy made the ride. Here the are coming down the canyon.
On the other side of the bridge and pass the rough waters.
Afterwards. Soaked aren't they? Hahahaha It got a tad brisk for them after the ride, but Peter and I were doing good.
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