Each year Nu Skin throws a summer party somewhere fun. This year was another Lagoon day. Nu Skin reserves the park ONLY for employees and their families, and this year they even catered dinner. We've been to several Nu Skin Lagoon parties, but this one was a bit different for our family. This was the first year that everyone was tall enough to ride just about every ride, which meant NO Kiddieland for me. Boo. I kind of liked sitting back and watching the little kids. Of course, I had to ride a few bigger rides, but I was content where I was. I warned Leon that I couldn't do ride after ride of the roller coasters and thrill rides, and sure enough, the Colossus did me in. Every ride after that was sickening. I actually had to go take a break/nap in the van for it to wear off. What a wimp I've become, huh?
The Wild Kingdom Train is just my speed.
Most of the time when we've been, the big Ferris Wheel isn't working. So, when we saw it running, we just had to take a spin. Well, the first time we did some spinning, but by the end of the evening I had to request "no spinning" - calm ride only, please.
I really enjoyed the Bumper Cars with Landon and Cameron. It made me feel like I was back in Kiddieland again. I miss that place.
While us "chickens" (read smart ones) were on the Bumper Cars, Leon and the older boys hit the Rocket. Definitely NOT my kind of ride. I've done it once in my lifetime and that's all I care to do, thank you very much.
The Skyride is also one of my favorites, even though the loading and unloading still gives me a bit of panic inside. It's all so quick and full of pressure. I remember feeling the same way when I was a little girl, too.
Okay, so THIS ride was against my better judgement, but Leon told the boys to go ahead and ride it. In hindsight nothing bad came of it, but really, this ride looks nauseating. The thing is, kids will do just about any ride once.
I realize that it's hard to identify who is who on this video, but it's Dallin, Jayden, and Leon. Leon thought it was hilarious that he screamed like a girl and kicked his legs like he was terrified. He's such a ham, at times.
