With how much fun we had the first time around, everyone was so excited to hear we were heading to Lego Land again!
While we waited for everyone else to arrive, Eric, our tour guide, had his eye on our first stop. He was taking us straight to the...roller coasters!!!
Once the rest of the fam arrived...
...it only took moments to realize we had a set of twins on our hands!
And it took even less time for Eric to show Tyler his mapped out plan for the day!
On our way to our first stop, we found this guy! Not quite sure who he is, but the kids were excited to see him! :)
First stop, The Dragon!
Oh how excited these three were to find out they were tall enough to ride!!!
Grandpa decided to watch the bags...
...while I took the one not quite tall enough, over to a ride she was tall enough for! We had a blast going around and around! Hearing her little screams of excitement is so much fun to listen to! As are Eric's cackle laughs when he rides a ride!
Next it was time to take it down a notch, as they had fun in this little firetruck! Tyler was rocking this ride!!!
Shade time! The sun does a good job of beating down in late August, so we did a little indoor play! And also took a cute picture of Grandma!
Lunch time!!!
While Uncle Paul was busy swatting a bee...
...these three were busy building a lego castle together!
There's a rule that there's no swimming for 30 minutes after eating! According to Lauren, the same should ring true to riding a merry-go-round after eating! Though it was very cute to see the three holding hands, Lauren was ready for the "go-round" part to come to a stop!
Absolutely cracks me up seeing everyone stare so intensely, yet...
...this is what they are watching! Ah-hahaha!!!
Though we all found this part to be pretty amazing the last time we were here, the kids weren't as into it so we sped through it all pretty quickly. This time around was the exact opposite! These kids could have spent all day looking at this stuff!
While the older kids hit up yet another coaster, Sara, Tyler, Grandpa and I decided to ride the helicopters! Boy oh boy was Sara excited to see she was tall enough!
Up! Up! And Away!!!
It was so much fun waiving down to Grandma every time we'd pass her!!!
Afterward, we all headed over to play some games! First up, Grandpa!!!
First throw...BAM! Knocked the bullseye straight down! Second throw...BAM! Knocked the bullseye straight down!
We had no idea someone was actually going to win since these games are usually set up to take your money, but Grandpa totally beat it! And Sara couldn't have been happier! She got to pick out Grandpa's toy for him and he was so happy to give it to her to take home!
Lauren and Eric gave it a go...
...as did Tyler!
Tyler didn't knock down enough to get a toy, but he certainly knocked one down! Good arm!
Next up...Lego Cars!!!
Sara was too small to drive the last time we were here, so she was super excited to put her pedal to the metal!
O.K. Sara, GO!
Ummmm...let's try that again. Ready... Set...GO!!!
O.K., now turn the wheel! O.K., now straighten it out! Straighten it out! Oh no! Nice man to the rescue!!!
YEAY!!! She's getting it and rounded her first corner!!! We won't bother mention how many times the others have been around at this point! Hahaha!
None the less, she was very excited to get her first drivers license! And I was so excited for her, that I clearly didn't hold my camera properly! Way to go Sara!!!
There aren't words to describe the next line of events...
Just like last time, this gang has a competitive edge! So it's off to the races we once again go!
And we're off!
Now, notice who's truck is putting out the water first...that would be OURS!
And here's where things start to go awfully wrong! Though we were first to put out the fire, and first to start our return back to the finish line, our truck goes NO WHERE! No matter how hard we pump, we are standing still!
OUR TRUCK BROKE!!! And we had to be pushed back!!!
But noticed the Trobmley's claiming to take first place!
And as if that wasn't bad enough, Uncle Paul walked off claiming THEY were first! But it's OK, we all know, deep down inside, the true winners of our '13 visit, was the Downs Family!
All this excitement wore this little girl out!
But not this girl, she couldn't wait to race around in her little yellow car and get her drivers license!
Water Park!
This time we decided to try out the water park they had there! Boy are we glad we did! They had an amazing time!
That was until a huge black cloud decided to roll in! Unfortunately, it was time to wrap this party up :(
Wait, what's this?!? Even though this huge cloud is threatening to open up on us, everyone, BUT ME, thinks it's a great time to take a nice relaxing go at the lazy river!
Thankfully everyone got out safely and with huge smiles on their faces!!!
Grandma and Grandpa, thank you for giving us another amazing day spent with family!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!