Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Kids Dominion




Starting around age 11, every year I would look forward to Memorial Day for one reason: Kings Dominion. I went every year, rain or shine until I was 19 or so. Looking back, I am SHOCKED my parents let me drive down on route 95 with my friends when I was 16 (no tickets or accidents, I just got lost).

I associate a lot of things with Kings Dominion: getting lost, new relationships, wet shoes, lines, funnel cake, white trash...

We went on Saturday with the fam and some friends and it is completely different with kids. Boo and Little Man had a great time on the rides, at the water park, and eating ice cream. Luckily we went with enough people that those who wanted to were able to ride some roller coasters (that's right, this third baby is going to be a thrill seeker). Plus, it's scary, but I actually have a child who can ride a roller coaster (well, S. says The Avalanche isn't a roller coaster, but I say it is!).

My line tolerance has also changed. I wouldn't even wait an hour to ride my favorite ride, The Volcano. An hour standing in line?!?! Crazy. I have better things to do with my time--like watch my kids laugh on the kid Beserker.

5 comments:

Maggie said...

Yeah, he's gotten so big - pretty smart too (way smarter than mommy would like at times). I can't believe he'll be 3 on Friday. we'll have to get together at some point - giovanni loves meeting new kids.

Amanda said...

That is such a cute pic of Bella on the bumper cars. Now you will have no excuse for not letting her and Luke go to Kings Dominion with all their friends when they turn 16!

Sydney said...

Looks like fun!! I can't believe they are getting so big! Carrie and the boys are coming out and we will all have so much fun! Bummer I have to work though! See you soon.

Carrie said...

Fun times! Fun times! Did you get a funnel cake? Did you get a key chain that you look through to see the slide of your family and friends?

Rufener Family said...

Looks Like You Guys Had A Great Time! Congrats On The Baby! How Exciting!