Jenks - One Rockin' Family!

For many years now, I've been riding carousels.  And over time I've discovered that riding a carousel can be really boring.  So I've developed the "Jenks Guide to Riding Carousels" which offers priceless tips and great ideas to spice up the carousel experience. First off, be vocal!  Scream "Yeehaw," "Woah Horsey," and "Giddyup" over and over again.  This is your chance to live out your dream of being a cowboy in the Old West! When the ride begins, just get your bearings.  Give a good tug on the reigns to get a good grasp on your horse's individual strengths and weaknesses. It seems every horse I ride has very dirty teeth.  Using your index finger, give your horse a good teeth brushing.  Trust me, your horse will love you forever! Remember, when you're on a carousel, you're not just on a ride.  You are putting on a show for all the onlookers.  Don't ride your horse quietly. Perform some sweet tricks like ...

We had a fabulous family vacation this summer.  With an ambitious driving schedule and a few too many items on the itinerary, we knew we would be hard-pressed to fit everything in, but we did it!  Boise, Salt Lake, and Rexburg were all destinations on the menu, and we had lots of great activities like: visiting family, playing at Lagoon, checking out the world's largest dinosaur museum, visiting temple square, and eating at In N' Out Burger. Check out the video which shows all the action... As you can see, we had an amazing time at Lagoon!  We were nervous about how Gemma would do, but she slept most of the day, allowing us plenty of time to hit the rides.  Sharlie's favorite ride was Tidal Wave (the boat one), which is ironic, since I was terrified of that ride as a kid.  I think we rode it five times!  Our other favorite was Air Race.  Corey & Maddie riding Air Race! Brooke & Maddie swinging out of orbit. One of the ...