Athena is the perfect age for water parks. She exudes happiness when she goes down a water slide and she spends so much time in the water I think she is part fish, which is why we saved Magic Mountain for the last day of our trip to New Brunswick. We wanted to go out with a splash.
We arrived at 10:30 on a Sunday and the park wasn’t too packed. We took advantage of the short lines and rode the biggest water slides first. One of my favorites is the Kamikaze. Obviously it’s a little too big for Athena, but that didn’t stop us from taking turns and getting a run in each.
While we took turns on the larger slides, Athena swam and splashed in the wave pool. I can’t believe how comfortable she is becoming in the water. In less than three weeks, she went from being too nervous to put her face in the water to jumping from the edge of the pool and swimming to me under water. I always dreamed she’d be a water baby, but I didn’t think it would happen so quickly. I still smile every time she puts her face in the water.
The splash pad was a huge hit as well. She waited under the bucket for the water to spill on her and I was shocked when she wanted it to pour directly on her head. I was grateful that the water wasn’t too cold and I happily ran through the sprinklers and water spouts with her.
The best part of the day was watching her come down the Little Squirt water slide. She was grinning from ear to ear every time I saw her at the bottom of the slide. As soon as she reached the bottom, she’d race back to the top to go again.
Admittedly, it wasn’t just Athena smiling at the bottom of the slide. I caught a huge smile on Uncle Kev’s face too.
We spent the entire day at the park. Athena was so exhausted when we were leaving that she fell asleep in the car before we left the parking lot.
We spent a month in New Brunswick exploring some of the best places and experiences that the province has to offer. When I asked Athena about her favorite adventure in Canada, she replied without hesitation that it was Magic Mountain.
Finding the best water parks for kids is going to be a huge part of my 2016 bucket list. I can’t get enough of that smiling face at the bottom of the slide.
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Water parks are the best!
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You’ll have to try the one in PEI {Shining Waters}, we went a few years ago and it was a blast!
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Looks like so much fun!
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That looks cool!
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Looks like a ton of fun!
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Looks great and love that smile on her face. Glad that all of you had a great time!
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They should be using that first (featured) photo as an ad for their park. Adorable and fun. http://judydykstrabrown.com/2015/08/24/one-no-trump-jnw-prompt-generator/
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Moncton is such a great city – as is the whole of New Brunswick. Glad you made such great family memories there.
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She is having fun, fun, fun. Be Blessed because you are, Mtetar
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Wow! That priceless smile you see on her face tells a lot. That’s the best water park for kiddos. Kids in the family will definitely like it.
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It looks like you all had a great time! Athena especially looked like she loved every minute of it.
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Looks like fun, I’m seriously considering an annual pass to Wet & Wild, our local water park on the Gold Coast, to cool off over the summer this year
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I think Athena and you had an amazing time. There is something about water and children.
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Great action shots of the children! So much happiness in their faces-love it!
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It does look like such a fun place to be all day long! Being a huge water baby myself, I know my inner child will be most delighted splashing about here. Now thinking of being on the quest for most awesome water parks in the world! Your daughter’s smile is just too precious! Cheers!
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‘She exudes happiness when she goes down a water slide and she spends so much time in the water I think she is part fish’- I think you just described me perfectly! 😉 Sounds like a really fun trip!
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Super fun! My kids love water parks and they exude happiness, too! What a fun childhood memory.
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Looks like you guys had a blast! I’ve been nervous to take my son to a water park since he’s still pretty timid in the water. Maybe this is the push he needs!
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Aquaparks are always fun, no matter how old you are. I love the second image.
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For a few minutes you have made me wish that I were a kid again. The water park looks like it was a blast!
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Looks like so much fun! As it gets so hot in Australia in summer, water parks are a must! Definitely should try taking the go pro next time, you took some wicked shots!
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Our kids loved Magic Mountain too. We went this summer right after a visit to the zoo !
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Sounds like a fab spot in New Brunswick to take the kids. Let me know if you’re visiting Australia anytime soon and I can hook you up with a list of the best waterparks here too 🙂
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Looks like a great day out. We love visiting water parks!
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Your little girl is just too adorable! Love that photo of her face coming out of the water slide! Water parks are great for kids to play in. Glad you guys had a great day!
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Nothing better than water + slides to keep kids happy! Looks like your daughter had the most incredible time, what a great day out!
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My kids absolutely love water parks too! I am a bit over it (only so much water up your nose and in your ears I can take) but they can never seem to tire of it. We too spend a lot of time finding a water park near any destination we go to just so we can see their faces so happy. You daughter has a delightful smile!
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