Summer fun

Each summer we spend as much time as is allowed doing all sorts of summery type activities. So when I had a few days off from work recently, I asked the big kids for some ideas of fun. Sidney instantly chimed in that she wanted to go to an Aquatic Center. 

Living in a metropolitan area, there's no shortage of options. Thankfully the weather cooperated (minus an hour long lightening delay/break) and we had the most fabulous time! 

Regan perfected how to "walk on water"; or maybe I just clicked the photo at the exact accurate moment. 

I love that Lincoln is tall enough to go on big kid water slides now. He had a blast, only wishing he was tall enough for the solo body slides. 

With two older siblings, Lincoln has some pretty good role models, which has turned him into a bit of a daredevil. This aquatic center has 2 diving boards, a low and high (REALLY high!). Lincoln was quick to announce he was heading for the high board. Um, hold up little man! It’s not that I didn’t think he could do it, I knew he’d jump. It was the aftermath of swimming all the way back to the edge, alone, without a life jacket, or goggles. I made him start by going off the low board, just to prove he could handle a short swim. Then we checked with a lifeguard on the rules. Turns out, the rules are exactly what I expected: no life jackets, no goggles, and must be able to swim on his own (no helper in the water). Alright buddy....give it a whirl. And he did just that, without any problems! Stinker.

https://youtu.be/2TBu_3iOMy8

Not to be outdone, Sidney loves that she is tall enough to easily handle the zipline with a quick splash at the end. Lincoln cannot wait until he too is tall enough :)

https://youtu.be/J6kTKpC4m_U

We had a blast and love our adventures around town over the summer. Only question is, where to go next!