We had a VERY busy 4th of July weekend. We topped it off (since Mike had a 4 day weekend with Monday & Tuesday off) with our annual FREE trip to Busch Gardens Amusement Park!
(They allow military and their families in once a year for FREE to any of their parks)
And it worked out great. We went on Tuesday so even though it was summertime and schools are out, there were NO lines!!! That was probably what made the day so enjoyable. Plus the kids loved riding with each other since we went with my friend Danielle and her husband and kids!
A few years back they put in a Sesame Street area with rides and a water splash park for the kids, so we spent a good amount of time there which the kids LOVED!! There was a kiddie roller coaster and a few other rides, plus the water to splash in since we brought their suits!
All in all, we were at the park 12 full hours and had a great day, and even got to catch the firework show!
Here are some photos my friend Danielle captured!!
And of course the next day, Abby asks "When can we go back and ride again??"
Ummmm....when its FREE again dear!!!
Maddy and I on the water boat ride....as usual she was a trooper the whole day, and even took a 2 hour nap in the stroller!!
Maddy's 1st real ride, "Oscars Whirly Worm". The boat rotated back and forth into a circle. She never cried all day, but occasionally held on pretty tight and tucked her head into Mikes side!
Maddy LOVES the carousel
The 3 big girls on the Whiry Worm ride
Abby & Addison piloting their plane up and down
Mike and Dana escaped a few times to ride the adult rides. The first one was the water ride (which was a great idea since it was 90 degrees and humid all day and night!! They are in the far back row, on the far left (Mikes in the red shirt).
The girls really enjoyed cooling off in the splash zone. It was really big and had lots of fun water features
These 3 girls are hilarious together! Addison, Casey & Abby doing their silly faces!!
They made the day very enjoyable since they could hang out together.
Enjoying their rides!
And finally, Mr. Cookie Monster! We saw all of the characters live, and took lots of photos! Maddy was the only one who shied away from them.
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