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Balboa Fun Zone

On our last day at the beach we went to Balboa and the Fun Zone. I love this area! It reminds me so much of time as a kid! Jackson had a blast riding the ferry, playing games in the arcades, riding the ferris wheel, or "turn around around," as he called it, and eating lunch at Ruby's on the pier. It was a perfect day and we had a blast!!! I get so much joy out of watching Jackson enjoy things that I did as a kid!

Daddy and Jack on the pier...


...mommy and Jack


Enjoying a yummy Ruby's shake


Wearing his "prize" from his winnings!


Good throw! Hey, at least he made it down the correct aisle!


Driving with daddy!


I'm a little short...I'll just scoot up!


Honk! Honk! Get outta my way!


Going on the "turn around around" A.K.A. the ferris wheel


Excited to ride the ferry!


Daddy and Jack enjoying the ferry ride!


Now it's mommy's turn!


I've got my stick, I'm ready to go/


View from the ferry...beautiful!
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Whitney said…
Such sweet pictures! I completely agree...I think it is so special to share things with your child that you did growing up. It is so fun!
July 7, 2008 at 12:32 PM
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