I’m still such a kid at heart. Yesterday was Six Flags day. For those not aware, it’s an awesome amusement park. When my brother Lee was young, he and I had season passes and went all of the time. Now that I have Mr. T, we try and make it a couple of times every year. I love it! I have so much fun walking through the park, riding the rides and examining everything the gift shops have to offer!
I have learned some things, though:
- Wear comfortable shoes!!
- Don’t wear flip flops if you are going on the Batman ride
- It’s worth it to buy the refillable mug
- The last person to take a drink has to hold the mug – if they try and hand it back to you, just pretend you can’t see them.
- You are never too old for Yosemite Sam.
- You can be too old for the Titan (85 mph, with a 255-foot drop)
Alright Six Flags, Bring it!! Mr. T, Me, Samantha and Jayman.
Most kids line up for pictures with the characters… and then there is me.
Aren’t we a great looking group? Jayman, his friend C, Amy, Samantha and Mr .T. (Amy is my sister and Jayman and Sam are her twins.)
Funny story. As I was taking this picture, a Six Flags host walked up and asked if he could take the picture so I could be included. Of course!! As I was running over to join the family a random stranger yells out “Hey, I want to be in the picture!” Now, most families would be “no way!” but not our family! We were like “Come on random stranger! Join our group picture!” So, random guy is on the left. He was a good sport!
Okay, even more funny story (funnier story? most funniest of stories?). Yet again I wanted a picture, and this time with Pepe’ Le Pew, and as I was holding his arm I was like “Pepe, you work out!” When the picture was done, Pepe indicated that I should really check out his bicep… dude was totally built! Then he wanted me to check out his forearm, which about as big as his bicep! So, as I’m groping him, it dawns on me, and I look at my sister and crack up “I’m totally molesting what is probably a 17 year old kid!!”
End of the day and another selfie with Mr. T, in front of the huge Christmas Tree. It was a wonderful day and a great time was had by all.
And yes, that happened – I may or may not have groped the arms of a 17 year old kid.
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Sounds like a fun day! Just read your other blog – congrats on the weight loss too!
Thanks and thanks! The amusement park is always fun – I just love it! And, I’m still pretty happy about the tangible results of all of my hard work! 🙂
So incredibly fun! Beginning to end it sounds like a magical time! I must say that the picture with Pepe was a win-win-win! You got a GREAT picture, you got to feel some great arms, and you probably made his day, Whoever and However-old he is! How can that POSSIBLY be a bad thing?
Yes! That’s exactly what I was thinking!! 🙂
How fun! We love stuff like that. Jake and I have annual passes to Universal Studios and we go at least once a month. I love those moments of sharing this fun stuff with my son 🙂
I was so excited to go to Universal Studios – but when we got there we discovered that they don’t have the tram like the California one does! It was still fun, but totally different. Beyond that – yes, it’s so much fun to be able to just run down the street and spend the day having fun with our kids! And such good memories for them!
I can’t believe you were groping Pepe Le Peu !
I was!! 🙂 And I’m just going to assume he was of age!!
Nevertheless, I think it would still be illegal in Tennessee…
I love your attitude, nothing better than being a child at heart and enjoying life! I want my kids to look just as happy around me when they are 15!!!
I’m sure they will! You are so good at engaging them and getting them involved in life – it’s pretty awesome to see that through your blog!
Aw, I have great memories of going to Six Flags as a kid! I loved all the little town stuff… Not such a big fan of roller coasters though. Not sure why, but I’ve never gotten the thrill of them… I’m just sure I’ll be the person who’s cable snaps and slices my foot off.
hahahahaha! I told the kids that I’ve ridden enough of the big roller-coasters – I’ve done my time! I’ll ride the small ones and be very happy!
Ahhh love 6 flags!! Haha love the random dude!
The random dude was pretty spectacular! And I love that my family didn’t question it, just welcomed him in! 🙂
Haha yeah thats the best part!
I can totally understand that! Gosh…I think mine would have to be Jerry from Tom and Jerry…I mean if we are talking 80’s cartoons – such a smart little thing. 😉
Man, I just LOVE reading your posts!! First, because you are so close so I can relate to it all. Second, we are so much alike…so I can really relate to it all…lol. LOVE me some Six Flags, but we don’t go much. The Mister has had back surgery and surgery on both knees so most rides are out and walking around for hours is no fun.
On another note – isn’t it funny how the small things in life make us happy. You know like enjoying the well built body of Pepe’ Le Pew (did you look that up to know how to spell it or did you just know…lol?). Ok…so maybe he was 17 – he was obviously enjoying the attention! So look at it this way – you totally brightened someone else’s day – as you do every time someone reads your posts!! 😉
First off, thank you!! I appreciate the really nice words!
And I’m totally paying for the day at Six Flags… I can’t do it near as often as when I was younger!
I don’t know if it’s a good thing or not, but I didn’t have to look up Pepe’s name. Lol. He’s one of my favorites. characters! 🙂
Looks so fun! I love amusement parks …definitely brings out the kid in us and that is a great thing 🙂
Yes they do! It’s like you walk through a magic field when you go through the gate! And the funnel cakes help! 🙂
Sounds fantasmic!! I love the family pic with the stranger, so something I would do too!!
I know! It cracked me up and there is no way we will say no, stranger or not, you want to be part of our madness we will let you! Lol!
Absolutely! The more the merrier!
You look fabulous with Mr T! Funny random guy who probably caught on your family’s cheer and laughter. Looks so fun to enjoy an amusement park even when your kid has grown up. Go ahead to grope him Kate! Before his future wife comes along to stop you LOL!
Hehehehehe!! I’m telling you, I was tempted to take Pepe home with me! 🙂 and thanks, driving home Mr. T said that he had so much fun and it was a “great day”, which makes my really sore feet totally worth it!
Yes you are definitely a great looking group and you all clearly know how to party. I am very jealous!
Lol! Thanks!! We do know how to have fun together! I remember my parents having fun with us and I love that my sister and I are passing it along to our kids.
Having done days like this with my stepkids, I must applaud the “whoever drank out of the cup last has to hold it” rule. Brilliant. And I loved the bit about the random stranger in the pic! You are so wonderful
Thanks! Mr. T kept trying to hand the cup back to me and I would look every where except at him! It was cracking my sister up! It’s a pretty good rule to have!
I have no clue what was up with the random stranger, but we will welcome anyone who doesn’t run screaming from our particular brand of crazy! 🙂
Glad you had such a great time.
It’s cool that you can be a kid at heart. You’re always so smiley in your pictures and look so happy. Keep enjoying yourself.
Thanks MMK! I am a smiley person, that’s for sure! 🙂
That is so not me. I wish it was more like me. One day that will have to be the subject of a blog.
P.S. My Eagles are in first place in our crappy division. Just wanted to let you know.
Ugh. I saw that a bit ago flash on the TV, but my mom and son were in the same room so I swallowed my rant!! And then I giggled… Cause our division is so crappy this season. I mean, it’s bad. It’s so very bad!!! I can’t even be upset that you overtook us, cause it’s so sad! Lol.
I’m insanely optimistic and happy. Seriously one of the most happy people you will even know. I’m always joking and having fun. Well, almost always.
Someone has to win the division though I don’t see the eventual winner going anywhere. Down year for football in general.
That’s an awesome trait!
Yes, Mr. T asked if our division was going to the Super Bowl and I pretty much just snorted in derision and told him our division wasn’t going anywhere this year! 😦
It seems like the NFC East has not been special for a while even though the Giants won the SB a few years ago. It used to be the best division.
Ohh that looks so fun!!!
We had a great time! We had discount tickets and that always helps! But it was fun to hear my niece and nephew say “we need to ride this ride, it’s tradition, we always ride it”. I love that they have those memories!
That’s really great 🙂