Family Day

We had a great Family Day yesterday!  I'm going back to school full-time and we decided before life gets crazy, the family needed a day together.  Kyle won a free pass to Schlitterbahn for reading a certain amount of minutes.  That's all John needed to ride the new ride, Verrukt.  Needless to say, the reservations were sold out for the day, but they are doing stand-by riders throughout the day.  So, John waited 3 hours for the ride while the kids and I played, ate lunch and attempted a lazy river.  But-

Not just any lazy river!!  I think I've scarred Kianna for life!  This lazy river sends out waves and powerful waves!  At Oceans of Fun, we just walk the lazy river and that's what we decided to do this time.  BIG mistake!!  I had Natalie in my left arm and I'm dragging Kia and Kyle with my other arm, while waves are taking Kia and Natalie under!  Now, we are talking about Schlittebahn-this river isn't short!!  By the time we were finished, my arms were cramping and I had 2 girls in tears.  I was almost there myself!  

Anyway, when John met up with us, Kyle and I attempted the Torrent River again.  We used a tube this time and had the BEST time.  I came back and got he family and we experienced it as a family.  I can proudly say, Natalie fell asleep and Kianna begged to ride it over and over!  It's definitely my favorite ride!  I'm very sore, sunburned and felt like I was riding waves all night, but soooo worth it!  

And last, but not least-this is a glimpse  of what we look like-I promise we reapplied sunscreen!  :(