Blake's birthday was only a couple of days before school started so we decided to do something fun for the end of the summer. We let him take some friends to Soak City Water park.
His friend Nicholas happened to be in town from Maryland so he ended up tagging along.
The boys all get along really well and had a great time together. It was fun to watch them on the ropes and listen to each other encourage each other to get across. We are so lucky to have Blake grow up with a group of boys who have always been such good friends.
Todd and I were not up to taking on chaperoning 9 boys and the 3 girls all by ourselves. So since Grandpa Ryan lives nearby we asked him to come over and help. He was more than willing :) Our friend Lloyd ended up coming with us too since by the end we ended up with 15 kids. We really appreciate their help and everyone was great. It was not too hot and was not very crowded at all.
Todd and Lloyd hung out with the boys and I think they had as much fun as they did. Grandpa Ryan keep an eye on Hailey and her friend Elizabeth. I stayed with Abby and Madison on the little slides. I was able to get some shots of the boys on some slides.
The party package included lunch and cupcakes so we all met to eat together.
The boys spend the last couple of hours in the wave pool.
Then onto the lazy river before the park closed. They boys were great and we didn't manage to loose anyone. It was a lot more stress free than I thought it would be.
Grandpa Ryan keep offering to have the boys come over after for hot dogs since he was really close so we finally took him up on his offer since it closed at dinner time. He left the park a little early to grill the hot dogs up. When we got their food was ready. So nice! I think he enjoyed seeing Blake with all his buddies. He even revved up his hot rod for them to see. We helped clean up and took all the tired boys for the long trek home.
It was a great day and fun way to celebrate Blake's birthday and the end of the summer!
His friend Nicholas happened to be in town from Maryland so he ended up tagging along.
The boys all get along really well and had a great time together. It was fun to watch them on the ropes and listen to each other encourage each other to get across. We are so lucky to have Blake grow up with a group of boys who have always been such good friends.
Todd and I were not up to taking on chaperoning 9 boys and the 3 girls all by ourselves. So since Grandpa Ryan lives nearby we asked him to come over and help. He was more than willing :) Our friend Lloyd ended up coming with us too since by the end we ended up with 15 kids. We really appreciate their help and everyone was great. It was not too hot and was not very crowded at all.
Todd and Lloyd hung out with the boys and I think they had as much fun as they did. Grandpa Ryan keep an eye on Hailey and her friend Elizabeth. I stayed with Abby and Madison on the little slides. I was able to get some shots of the boys on some slides.
The party package included lunch and cupcakes so we all met to eat together.
The boys spend the last couple of hours in the wave pool.
Then onto the lazy river before the park closed. They boys were great and we didn't manage to loose anyone. It was a lot more stress free than I thought it would be.
Grandpa Ryan keep offering to have the boys come over after for hot dogs since he was really close so we finally took him up on his offer since it closed at dinner time. He left the park a little early to grill the hot dogs up. When we got their food was ready. So nice! I think he enjoyed seeing Blake with all his buddies. He even revved up his hot rod for them to see. We helped clean up and took all the tired boys for the long trek home.
It was a great day and fun way to celebrate Blake's birthday and the end of the summer!
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