Encanto Park

Last week Dan came home and said he was taking us out for a family day on Saturday. He said we need to be ready to leave by 10 and to dress for outside. He had planned a special surprise outing. I spent all week trying to figure out what we were doing and where we were going.

He took us to this neat park up in Phoenix. Its a huge park which has a golf course, a river you can fish in or rent a canoe or paddle boat, a playground and a little amusement park. We were going for the amusement park. There was a train that took you on a trip around the amusement park. We of course took a train ride first. It was a lot of fun and we got to see what rides there were.

After the train, which the kids wanted to go on again we headed over to the airplanes. Hayden and Phedora both ran for the helicopters. After the helicopters, we were off to do the bumper boats. We had to wait a bit since there was kids out having their turn. But it was worth the wait. Waiting in line. They were so good and so patient!
Hayden really wanted the blue boat. Phedora wanted a red boat, but she settled for blue as well.
Next we were off to ride the dragon roller coaster. The first couple of times they rode they were in the second seat. The last time they were able to try out the front seat. They went around quite a few times. Which was surprising to us. Usually you go around just a few. Phedora was loving the roller coaster. She does after all have a need for speed, and it got going pretty fast for a kiddie ride. Holding on for dear life. Its a whole new experience in the front seat.

Next we were off to go drive the cars. For this ride they chose to be in the same car. Which for the sake of pictures is always nice.

Next we went to the merry-go-round. Unfortunately, I forgot to turn the flash back on. So no good pics of the kids. Phedora decided that she would scare me and go hands free. She almost fell off and I was not a happy mommy.

After the merry-go-round we went for a airplane ride. The kids chose to ride in the same plane. Which was again very nice. Now we just need to teach them to both look at the camera at the same time. Then we were off for a spinningly fun time on the tea cups. Dan can really get us going. I feel feeling pretty sick when we got off. So afterwards Hayden and I headed back to the boats and Dan and Phedora took a few more turns on the tea cups.

Afterwards, we took a leisurely train ride and got some ice cream.
After ice cream the kids went on a few more rides again and then it was time to go. By 12:30 it was just too hot to be outside anymore. All in all it was a great day at the park.

On our way to the car we came across this plant which I had to take a picture of.

I had to have this picture of the plant because of this one. We went to this great little hamburger place for lunch that was right down the road. We almost didn't go but we were so glad we did. It was basically a indoor BBQ. They cooked the burgers on a charcoal grill and they were so good. I have to say it was the best I have ever had. And the fries don't even get me started on the fries. Lets just say we will go back!