Growing Kids Equals Growing Adventures

One thing I’ve always loved about having kids is getting to do all the fun, kid-like activities. This really makes vacations interesting—when they were little we got to do things like visit the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, play mini-golf and ride bumper cars at places like The Track and Adventure Island, and check out the alligators at Alligator Alley.

They’re at an interesting age now. They’re not as into mini-golf and alligators, but there’s a whole new level of fun stuff they’ve started dragging us into. The last time we visited Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, they wanted to do the zip line and ropes course at the Wharf Adventure Zone—which I was hesitant about trying but ended up being really fun! And they’re already talking about how when we go back this summer they want to go parasailing. Again, I’m a little apprehensive (I’ve never been parasailing) but I’m sure I’ll love it.

I hope when they’re grown and gone, my husband and I can keep up this adventurous spirit on our own. I also hope we can still squeeze in some innocent fun at the zoo again!