Iowa Adventure- PART 2

Last Monday we all spent the day at Adventureland. It was the first time I had been there since 2005, and also the first time I wasn't able to ride on any of the exciting rides. I take that back...I made up my own fun ride.

I call it "Bench Riding".

I also took pictures of the other riders. Although Jacob, for the most part sat out with me all day. He rode a couple things, but felt bad that I couldn't, even though I told him it was okay. Very sweet.

While the whole family took a ride on The Underground, Jacob and I walked around and then sat at Soda n' Sounds. Although we hadn't had lunch yet, I felt the need to eat a sno cone. No regrets there!

While some of the others were in line for the Log Ride, Jacob and I went to check out the games. My mom was awesome and gave all of us spending money for the day! I won a cheap ugly dog playing Skee Ball!

Log Riders!

Logan actually posed for a picture!

We all grabbed some lunch from different places and then ate together before heading to the Magic Show. Same guy...same magic, but totally fun!

We headed over to the other side of the park. More rides for everyone. More bench sitting for me. Thankfully the weather was really nice that day so it wasn't too hot if we weren't sitting directly in the sun.

My and my sistas!

Finally an hour before Jacob and I left, I got to ride some rides! First we rode the Ski Lift from one side of the park to the other.

Then we rode the Sky Wheel!

Next up...the Carousel. Erica told me I should've ridden that all day.

Last, but not least we rode the train. A true thrill. Haha!

Erica and I stopped to buy candy at the train station when we got back. We were super excited to discover that they sell Fun Bugs!

Everyone else was sticking around for a couple more hours, but we wanted to get on the rode to Ames. Plus I was wearing down and tired of walking and sitting. Even though I knew it was coming, it still didn't help. We had to say our goodbyes.

I did really good at first, but when Erica hugged me I could feel the tears filling up in my eyes and the big knot in my throat. I made her promise to come back to meet Daniel. I didn't cry until we walked away. Even with sunglasses on, Jacob knew I was sad and told me just to let it all out. That's when the tears started. I stopped in the bathroom before we left and regained my composure. I was excited to be going to see Rachel and Micah, just sad to leave my sisters and everyone else behind!

Although it wasn't much time, I'm thankful for the time that I did have with everybody!

Stayed tuned for the last leg of our trip!