The Great Escape

Every summer Rick and Alexis spend the day at The Great Escape Amusement Park.  No matter how old she gets Alexis cannot wait for this event.  I think this year she started talking about it in April and was always asking us if it was scheduled on the calendar. They FINALLY got to go a couple of Saturdays ago.  

 Who doesn't love a crazy hat, cotton candy, and a great kiddie walkway?

After getting all the kiddie stuff down, its time to move on to bigger and better things - or not.  See the height requirement for this one?  Alexis definitely qualifies but is it because she is tall enough or because she is looking so cool in her shades?

The swings are always a fun ride (I think those are Julee's favorite ride and the only "roller coaster" type ride she'll ride. Thus, her non participation in this yearly tradition).

Moving on to bigger and better rides.....

Hairy monsters anyone?

 

Or maybe the Boomerang that goes forwards and backwards?

 

Definitely an adrenalin rush!

 

Or maybe the Comet - the old wooden roller coaster....

Time for a little break on the tram.  Don't you just love the pose?

 The Jungle Adventure started just as they got on the tram.  What a great way to see the show!

Leopards really do fly through the air.

Oh no, a scary cat is on the tram!

Best buddies!

And in case you're worried, Julee and Mom did not feel left out at all.  Julee spent the day "resting" (being lazy) since she had just been through her first week of volleyball workouts.  I grocery shopped for all of 20 minutes getting only the necessary items for Sunday dinner and then took a 4 hour nap.  Good times!