Busch Gardens- Thursday

Since we spend the fourth at my sister's party each year, we usually team up and go to Busch Gardens a day or 2 beforehand to see fireworks. Jay and I have been going each year now for about 5 years now so I guess it's become a tradition for us. Misty wanted to go Thurs. evening thinking that if we waited until Friday, it would be too crowded. Good call Misty!

On the way there, we were passed by another family from church. We got there around the same time and palled around together. Our family has gone so many times that it starts to get boring unless we are with others.

Here is Emily's favorite ride, Escape from Pompeii in Italy.
Jay and Em are in the back row and Jay is waving.

Em and Tiffany on the Flying Machine. Wonder what they are talking about over there.

Jay rode with Hunter.

Another one of Tiffany and Emily.

I guess I didn't get a picture of Alana and Rebecca.

tradewind

Emily and Alana

Hunter, Tiffany and Rebecca in the tea cups.

After the swings and the Big Bad Wolf, it was time to meet up with Misty and Brandon on the bridge to wait for the fireworks.
Brandon and Misty

Entertainment while waiting...

Those two are a pair. They are best friends and give me a glimpse of what I am in for with my daughters. Shew... I don't think Jay will be able to handle it!

The fire works were amazing this year.

Thank you Brandon and Misty for saving us a great spot to watch them from.