Wild Waves

Wild Waves amusement park, Federal Way, Washington.
Very nice park. Obviously the signature attraction is the wave pool and water slides, but they have plenty of dry rides for kids not yet into getting soaked.

Warning: LOTS of hills. The park is built on and around and over uneven terrain. Great if you want to get some hiking exercise, but rough if you have bad knees.

Kiddo is so over the "just goes in circles" rides, and is eyeballing the things that spin, or get some altitude.

Unfortunately, Kiddo's dad is too big for everything but the carosel and ferris wheel, so Kiddo's mom is doped up on Dramamine and gritting her teeth.

Orting Summerfest Festival

Orting is a tiny town in Washington. Practically bucolic. They have a gorgeous little park, and since it's close to home, we come here often. Today, they have a festival.

Kiddo is loving the bounce houses, and now we're off to find the pony ride.

I admit, everything is more fun with a kid.