Once a year, it’s our custom to strap ourselves and our kids into iffy metal contraptions that fling them around in all directions. It’s totally legal, too. One of the beauties of amusement parks and rides is they allow people step out of the ordinary hum-drum—to leave the ground under the mercy of engineers and maintenance crews, choosing a momentary terror in exchange for a rush of exhilaration at the end.
We high five each other and cheer each other on.
This year, I couldn’t ride anything because pregnant women should avoid being treated like dirty, balled-up socks lobbed toward hampers. For everyone else, that’s the very definition of fun.
Long live the amusement park!
100+ Years, Actually
Archie wasn't excited about the Frog Hopper until it ended...
Motorcycle man
Teddy's first solo amusement park ride
Behind the wheel
Kid coaster
Crystal Palace glass maze
Merry-go-round with Dada
Motion
Lakeside Tower, Joel sliding down bannister. Rides, everywhere.
Some of us
The Scrambler
Tommy and friend
You can't see them, but half of our family was aboard
Love the mid-century signage
Last ride of the night...
I love comparing years-past. Archie goes from infant to preschooler. Beatrix goes from toddler to big kid. They change, but the rides stay the same.
Lakeside Night 2009
Lakeside Night 2010
Lakeside Night 2011
title quote by Edmund Spenser
I sure enjoyed seeing the happy faces, now and then. Wish we had been there.
You take SUCH beautiful pictures! And the Tilt-a-Whirl is my most favorite ride OF ALL TIME…
(my code is “kindness” which we all need a little of every day 🙂
Jill
Did I ever mention hat you guys manage to have some awesome fun times!!! AND that those kids of yours are so very darling!!! Hope your weekend is lovely and that you get a chance to put your feet up!!!
Love these pics!
Gorgeous shots, and I could not have survived a single one of those rides while pregnant.
I have fond memories of summer evenings spent at Lakeside. Looks like you had a blast!