The Other Happiest Place on Earth

 Sometimes those last minute plans lead to the best days and this was one of them.

 An early picnic lunch... 

 Then time for some ice cold slides.

 Fishing.

 Luke was glued to Britt's side. Man do I owe you Brittany!

 Bree was trying to get her nerve up to brave the cold water all day.

Jake may have given her a little gentle nudge to help her.
Pretty sure that did not go over too well!

So, the moms decided it was our turn to show the kids how it was done.
  We went down in a 4-car train, but we had some spacing issues...

  There we all are! It was SO cold. I was nice enough to try and warm everyone up. 

I have no idea what everyone's laughing at.

 Jace you are the bravest kid I know!

 And here are a few of the bravest moms...

 And some very brave spectators.

 Jake and Britt made a deal to jump in at the same time.  Only Jake didn't.  Sooo...

 Oh yes, he went in:)
(and I'm pretty sure Breanna is thanking you right now, Britt)

  He got the shock of his life when he hit the icy water. 

His arms locked right around Brittany's neck and he just kept saying "It's Cold It's Cold!". 

Thanks, Britt for getting him safely to the shore. 

 And the icing on the cake to this fabulous day?  I think it was Carter who found this frog and shared it with everyone.  Even Nikki. She especially liked it's surprise attack right close to her heart.

This was a trip that might just have to become an annual event....especially if we can get the hubbies to come next time!  Loved it all except for maybe the subject matter that was discussed on the drive up.  But the boys belting out Shakira in Spanish nearly made up for it.  As did the screaming match in the parking lot of two ladies who I then impersonated not knowing that one was right behind me watching my every move. Then there were the boys who helped with our coolers and waited for their tip, lunch upon sit down, rules about peeing in rivers, fearless kids, Brittany being an absolute angel with her shadow named Luke, my edginess over boys near edges, icy cold slide rides, rules that are made to be broken, frogs that have a thing for Nikki, and a day with some of the best friends and kids ever!