Hershey Park

Since traveling to China in 2007 became a long lost dream somewhere along the way, we decided to take a vacation - not that we could really afford it. But, we were really longing for some time away from the all too familiar daily routine of life. On a whim, we decided to take a vacation with Rick's sister, Amanda, and her family. We were especially excited for Spencer to have kids to interact with on the trip. So, the morning after Spencer and I returned home from BYIC Convention we headed to Pennsylvania east of the Poconos to Shawnee on the Delaware. Before getting to our resort we stopped in Hershey to go to the amusement park. Rick, Spencer and I were just there last year, but were more than happy to revisit the place again this year. Here are all the kids (yep, including the big guy in the middle!).

Here is a picture of Rick's sister's family. They were waiting in line at the log flume ride - one of Luke's favorites. Plus, it was a ride that Amanda was actually willing to go on.

We were really excited to visit the Boardwalk (water park area) since it was only in construction last year. Look at this play area for the kids!!!

The picture below is of a ride that Rick absolutely loves. When this boat hits the bottom of the track there is no way to avoid becoming absolutely drenched! Plus, the spray is so intense that, if you're not careful about where you're standing, onlookers can get pretty wet, too. Rick, Spencer, Kyle, Cassidy and Lauren are on the boat in the picture if you want to try and find them.

And here they are waiting in line for the Canyon River ride. I took one picture of them smiling - except for Spencer who was "posing" like his father usually does. When I told them to let me take it again, this is what I got. At least Spencer is smiling nicely!

Okay, let me share a little something humorous about this Canyon River ride. I was able to stand at this point of the ride where people came to the first waterfall (see picture below). Almost every person screamed and tried to avoid getting wet. Most were very successful at staying dry and I could hear them saying things like, "Ha! Missed it!" But I couldn't help but chuckle because I knew what lay ahead - two waterfalls that stretched the entire width of the stream of water. There is no getting off this ride with any part of you dry! Trust me, I've been on it!

Here we all are after a long, tiring, wet, but super fun day.

Stay tuned for pictures from Camelbeach Water Park!