Some Carowinds Fun

For the most part, we have been able to hit Carowinds once a week this summer... and the boys have LOVED it!  And honestly, I have too. 

We have our little routine down pat.  Normally, we get there about 10:30 and stay 4 or 5 hours.  Bennett is such a trooper though his nap time is totally bested up.  

Boomerang Bay, the water park, is right in the middle of the park.  We normally just do the splash park and the smaller water slide because I get a bit nervous with the water... 4 boys (3 who cant swim)... and one adult. 

Here is the small water slide.

Bennett's first water slide... 

...he loved it.




Unfortunately, I couldn't get to the bottom fast enough to get Ashton and Shepherd's picture... but you get the idea.

The highlight of this trip was that Ashton was officially measured at 48", which makes him tall enough to ride the next level of roller coasters.  So, he and Hunter rode Carolina Cyclone and Carolina Copra (see pic below)

 

Just look for the little blonde(4 rows from the back.)

In addition to Ashton hitting 48", Shep officially measured at 46" which meant he could ride the two water rides in Carowinds (outside of the water park).

2nd from the back... Shepherd gives a death grip around the waist of whoever he is riding with.  I have never been tempted to buy one of the pictures that are taken during a ride.  But, the wooden roller coaster that the boys rode together was the best.  I totally regret not buying it... classic

cant see the boys (except for Ashton's head)

Bennett's reaction of getting splashed from the boat.... he looks quite malnourished in this picture, and though he is super skinny, he is sucking in from the water hitting him.  :)

Stopped for a quick snack.

 

The silly pic I always bribe them with

 Bennett and I killing time while the others ride the bigger rides.

Hog heaven. 

Jumping in the picture.

 

Though I debated whether I wanted to spend $450 on season passes, I can say I have no regrets... except for paying for Chad a season pass as he has only gone once.  Lesson learned. 

So, if any of you guys are up around Carowinds, let us know.