Summer Plans?

Meghan&Rich · May 2014

We are not going on vacation this year =(, so I am trying to fill our summer up with other fun stuff and am looking for ideas. Any fun plans for this summer?

gwennythepooh · May 2014

We don't typically do a summer vacation, but I did take a week in July off. We do the zoo, playground, pools (we're obsessed with the Upper St Clair rec center's indoor water area!), library, mall play areas, E2 Toys 2 Try, etc. I'd like to try Bounce U (or something like that), the Children's Museum and some other areas this summer.

egpitt22 · May 2014

we're doing our beach vacation in August (trying the outer banks for the first time....I'm nervous about drifting away from the jersey shore but excited to try something new!)

we hope to make it to Idlewild and/or Kennywood (any thoughts on this from other moms? both kids were able to ride a ton of stuff last year at Idlewild....will they be really limited at Kennywood?)

We also hope to go mini golfing at some point and go to Wildwood Highlands for the bumper boats and go-carts! Meghan-they're having some deals throughout weekends in the summer, ride all night passes, dinner specials, etc...maybe check out their site for those?

Jcubed2003 · May 2014

Emmy - we are going to OBX in August as well. What part and what week?

We are going with my sister and her family, here's hoping that goes well. After 3 hours together yesterday with the tyrannical four year old, the older nephews were ready to go home.

:-S

egpitt22 · May 2014

Jcubed--first week, Corolla! how about you guys? have you been before?

Jcubed2003 · May 2014

We are going to Duck the third week. I haven't been in more years than I care to mention. However, one of my very good friends specifically recommended the neighborhood we are staying in. Have a great time! - Jodie

MrsAmers · May 2014

We haven’t taken a summer vacation since 2010, and before that there were a couple of labor day anniversary trips, so we are experienced at summers with no big trip.

We generally try to do a mini trip each month. In June, DH & the kids are going to NJ to visit family at the beach for a long weekend. In July we go camping for a long weekend. In August, I think we’re going to Erie for a long weekend. We also go to the zoo, Children’s Museum, city pool, jazz in the park, have dinner at a local playground, Pirates game, Kennywood, Idlewild, etc.

Really, there are more things to do than we can possibly squeeze into one summer. I find that DH and I have issues because he wants to squeeze in every. activity. possible. And I need some quiet downtime at home to maintain my sanity. It’s a balancing act.

Emmy – The kids like Kennywood. Last year they were both tall enough for the Jack Rabbit and I think Heather will add a couple more roller coasters this year. There are also lots of non-coasters, plus Kiddieland. The only hard thing is when DH and I want to ride something that the kids can’t go on (e.g. The Swings). I don’t ride coasters, so it is a minor issue. But it does seem to help to go with other people – other families or friends without kids – so you can swap based on who does or doesn’t want to go on each ride.

rona118 · May 2014

We are going to the OBX first week in August also! I will have to FB message you Emmy to see what part of Corolla. We might just see ya on the beach. I am sure you will love it.

I think the boys will like kennywood Madi does and can go on more than just kiddie land rides. I return to work the week after 4th if July week. Boo. Not sure how many weekend things we will do with a newborn. Although she's been out way more than her big sis so far! Ha.

kris356 · May 2014

Well, our vacation was suppose to be my brother's wedding in Pinehurst in August BUT since that got moved up we are currently without definitive plans. Then my grandma and aunts were suppose to come in June for my mom's birthday, but my grandma pushed her pacemaker surgery back a month so they aren't coming until September now.

I think we are going to try to go away in July for our anniversary or go to Myrtle depending on when my parents' have their condo.

bride2003 · May 2014

Corolla here too -last week of July into first weekend of August. Can't wait.

Other than that I have an annual work trip in June for 4 days. And the girls have a couple camps that will keep them busy from the usual routine of going to the pool. No other trips planned right now although we may sneak a weekend in somewhere.

egpitt22 · May 2014

wow, a lot of Corolla dwellers! Caron, we'll definitely have to talk before we leave. At least all you ladies with kiddos are making me feel better that I won't lose my mind on the drive down.
@-)

leiann2003 · May 2014

We don't really have a big vacation planned, but we went to Disney in April so I can't really complain. We plan to do Kennywood, Idlewild & Sandcastle and I'd like to go to Erie for a long weekend at some point. We also spend a lot of time in my parents pool and at our local spray park.

lishie · May 2014

We just came back from a last minute trip to Disney due to a work trip for DH.

Our big plans are an Alaskan cruise in August with the kids. I booked excursions for it last month, so now I'm getting really excited for the trip.

I got sandcastle season passes for $25 each before Christmas, so I'm hoping for good weather on my Fridays off to take the boys swimming.

We're also planning lots of weekends at the lake with friends and family.

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