When Gavin was 3 years old he asked a question that would spark a tradition in our family that we have now been doing for 4 years. "When is Kid's Day? There's a Mother's Day, there's a Father's Day, Grandparents day... everything... so when is kids day?" Of course our first reaction was everyday is Kids Day! But as we really sat and thought about it, that really isn't true. Other than their birthday, they don't get a day where they are celebrated for how important they are in the family. They don't get to choose the food we eat or get a present. It was at that time that Kids Day was created. We decided to celebrate Kids Day the last Saturday of August. (Yes, I already know... this year the last Saturday is on the 31st.) In years past we have always gone to a completely FREE yet super fun event called the Kids Spectacular at the NC Fairgrounds but this year we decided to switch it up a little. We didn't really have the money for big vacations this year so most of the things we were able to do were small weekend trips. With school starting back for Gavin, we decided to celebrate Kids Day and have our last hurrah of the summer. Saturday we headed to Fantasy Lake Water Park. Everyone had ALOT of fun... well... except Matt. He was suffering from what he thinks was food poisoning after eating at Red Robin on Friday. Boo! Anyway.. here are some of the pictures taken that day!
No celebration is complete without balloons!
Or presents!
Pancakes and food coloring of their choice yogurt by request...
Lots of playing in the water
Will make for some good naps!
And unfortunately some sunburns!
Overall, it was an awesome day as a family celebrating two very special kids and what they mean to this family!
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