Monday, July 23, 2012

Siron Staycation

Every summer, my side of the family plans a mini vacation.  In years past we have done a lake cabin or trip to St. Louis but this year, we decided to enjoy the beautiful sites and attractions of our hometown, Bloomington, IL.  We called it our Siron Staycation.  We took the kids miniature golfing, fishing, swimming, out for icecream, and did lots of fun summer things we all love.  We had a great time even though the temperatures were breaking records.   When we went fishing, all three of the kids caught a fish within about 15 minutes of being out there.  I couldn't believe it!  We went on a boat ride and then headed back for naps.  The miniature golf and swimming/water park were part of State Farm Park, which is where my mom works.  I don't know why we haven't done this more often.  The kids lasted about halfway through the miniature golff course but enjoyed watching where their ball would go.  The swimming was my favorite part.  It was like a mini water park.  Liam went down the slides like a champ, even flipping around on his belly in the middle (we later found out this was against the rules--oops).  Marlo enjoyed the lazy river along with all of the fountains of water everywhere.  I can't wait to go again.

Between 4 cameras...so many pictures.  Sorry for the overload but I loved so many.


Liam and Daddy


Papa and Reagan


Marlo taking it all in with a smile on her face


Laura, Tori and Mom


Lucas and Corbin



Trying to get a picture of the 4 of them:)


With Daddy at the water park





Corbin getting Papa


Marlo and Oma


Lucas and Corbin


Tori and Luke



Mom and Dad


So much fun!


I took Marlo down a slide...looks like a great idea until I went under at the end with her too.  She didn't mind, luckily.


Ice cream time...trying to master eating a cone


Getting ready to fish


Happy Girl!



Love coming here...many memories fishing here with Laura, Luke, and Dad


Corbin caught one!!


This picture is one of my favorites...no words are needed.


Liam caught his first fish!!


Reagan caught a fish...she wasn't wanting to get too close:)


Tori taking the fish off the line



Grandma Siron, Mom, and Aunt Barb

Boat ride time




Tent and movie to finish up the day


Story time...the kids found all of our old Berenstain Bears books and wanted to read them:)




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